How long does it take to become a good C programmer?

Ways to Learn Coding

LEARNING METHOD	TIME TO LEARN CODING
Self-Study	6 – 12 months
College Degree	4+ years
Coding Bootcamp	3 – 6 months

Is C the best first language?

While C is one of the more difficult languages to learn, it’s still an excellent first language pick up because almost all programming languages are implemented in it. Because C is more “machine-level”, learning it is great for teaching you how a computer functions.

What are the biggest mistakes beginner programmers make?

One of the biggest mistakes beginner programmers make is to start writing code right away without much thinking and researching. While this might work for a small stand-alone application, it has a big, negative effect on larger applications.

Is planning before jumping into programming a good thing?

Yes. Planning before jumping into code is a good thing, but even good things can hurt you when you do too much of them. Too much healthy water might poison you. Do not look for a perfect plan. That does not exist in the world of programming.

Do you think before or after you code?

Just like you need to think before saying anything you might regret, you need to think before you code anything you might regret. Coding is also a way to communicate your thoughts. When angry, count to 10 before you speak. If very angry, a hundred.

Why are there so many compiler errors for beginners?

This may seem like a small thing, but because most beginners aren’t familiar with the strictness of the format of the program (the syntax), beginners tend to run into lots of complaints generated by the compiler. Compiler errors are notoriously cryptic and verbose, and by no means were written with newbies in mind.