Hey Pythonista,
We've all been there—hours deep into a problem, feeling like you're spinning your wheels with no progress.
And with the Advent of Code going on, some of us might even be cranky spouses or family members starting day N (lol).
So, here are a few quick tips to get unstuck when coding:
- Break it down:
Big problems overwhelm us. Start by breaking it into smaller chunks.
Solving smaller sub-problems creates momentum and clarity.
Step away:
Take a walk, grab coffee—give your brain a chance to work in “diffused mode.”
Often, fresh insights hit when you’re not forcing it.
Challenge assumptions:
Sometimes the real issue is a wrong assumption or misunderstanding of the tool you're using.
Step back, check the docs, and explain the problem out loud (aka "rubber duck debugging").
Ask for help:
Don’t let pride or uncertainty stop you. Our community is full of folks eager to help you solve problems and grow.
👉 Join the community
Or book us in to explore 1:1 coaching to seriously increase your dev skills in a small amount of time:
👉 Coaching info
Embrace mistakes:
Mistakes are how we learn. Accept them and move forward—they’re essential for growth.
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Bonus tip: Write about your struggles.
A blog post documenting what went wrong, how you fixed it, and what you learned will help both you and others. And it’s satisfying when someone says your post saved them hours of frustration.
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Need help? Reply here or share your struggles in our community. We’re here to help you!
Bob & Julian
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