🔧 The Biggest Mistake Beginner Programmers Make: The Illusion of Complete Knowledge 📖

I have been mentoring some beginner programmers and noticed a common mistake: many say they can't develop something because they don't know how to do a small part of what they need and end up giving up. But the truth is, no one knows how to do everything. Most of the time, to build something, we need to research, test, and learn along the way.

Most tell me they can't create an application because they don't know how to implement a specific part, such as user authentication, database connections, or API integration. But here’s the truth: this is completely normal! Even with years of experience, I never start a project knowing 100% how everything will be done.

Software development does not require you to have all the answers before you begin but rather to know where and how to find solutions. Technology is constantly evolving, and even the most experienced developers spend a lot of time researching, learning, and testing.

If you're starting and facing this barrier, here are some tips💡:

🔹 Start small – Don’t try to build a massive system all at once. Break it down into smaller parts and solve them step by step.

🔹 Research as needed – If you don’t know how to implement login in an app, research authentication. If you need to connect to a database, look for tutorials on that.

🔹 Test and learn through practice – Programming is a continuous learning process. You’ll only understand how the pieces fit together when you start assembling the puzzle.

🔹 Talk to other developers – Many times, someone has already faced the same problem and can provide quicker guidance.
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The important thing is to start. Knowledge comes with time. No programmer knows everything, but all know how to find what they need. So stop waiting for the perfect moment and start building! 🚀
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