Does anyone else have where they just feel this "itch" to code?

My mind seems to wander to pointer dereferencing, jump instructions, alignment rules, algorithms, et cetera.
Sometimes actually attached to problems, other times litterally just the loose concepts.

#programming #softwareenginering

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Programming Fundamentals ### What Is Programming? People talk about “programming” all the time, but what does it actually mean? At its core, programming is the process of giving a computer a set of instructions to follow to have an action done or obtain a response. ### Core Concepts Regardless of the programming language, certain concepts are foundational: * **Variables** store data that your program can use and manipulate. * **Functions** are reusable blocks of code that perform specific tasks. * **Conditionals** (like `if` and `else`) allow your program to make decisions. * **Constant** store fixed value for the program. Once you understand these fundamentals, learning new programming languages becomes easier. ### How Computers Understand Code Computers don’t understand human languages — they only understand binary (1s and 0s). When you write code, it gets translated into this binary format by a **compiler** or an **interpreter**. These tools convert high-level code into machine code so your computer can execute it. ### The Trade-Offs in Programming Writing code often involves balancing different priorities: * Should the code run as fast as possible? * Should it use less memory? * Should it be easier for others to read and maintain? There is rarely a perfect answer. Good programming often means finding the right trade-off for your specific use case. ### High-Level vs. Low-Level Languages When you’re new to coding, all programming languages can feel the same. Over time, you’ll notice the differences: * **High-level languages** like Python handle many details for you. They’re easier to write and read. * **Low-level languages** like C give you more control, but you need to manage more complexity. Understanding both helps you write better, more efficient code and gives you insight into how things work at a deeper level. ### Programming Is About Problem-Solving Programming isn’t about writing code — it’s about solving problems. The most effective developers: * Understand the user’s needs * Break complex problems into smaller, manageable tasks * Communicate clearly and explain technical topics in simple terms ### Starting My Journey with Go I’m just getting started with programming and chose Go (Golang) as my first programming language. I will be documenting my journey — including the wins and mistakes on Medium. Next I will set up GitHub and learn Git. If you’re also learning, or if you have been doing this for a while, I will be glad to hear from you. Thank you. You can connect with me on X: https://x.com/mr_wairimu

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In general it is best from a #UX and #SoftwareEnginering point of view to use your platform's native user interface components.

If doing web stuff, use plain HTML where possible

If doing mobile stuff, use the OS'es UI components

When needed build composite components out of these building […]