For many, like me, coding just isn't how our brain works. Even if we are interested in it it's basically impossible to get a grip on it. I can figure out code that's already written and do basic editing of it but anything more than that just doesn't click no matter how much time I spend trying to learn.

[–] syfrix@lemm.ee 3 points 8 months ago

I would attribute this to the difference between programming/coding, and software design or engineering. They're related but different concepts. Just like a builder and an architect do different things and complement each other to get a building built, these are also two distinct steps. I do think it's easier and more common for one person to (be able to) do both tasks than in my analogy though, but it's also done separately often enough (in industry).

My point being: don't beat yourself up that you don't know programming, you probably do, it's the software design that you're not familiar with yet. But now that you know what is missing, you can look into it and work on it, and gain a valuable skill to complement your existing skill.

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