I have heard about the basics on where or what to do but it’s NOT actually helping me because of it not being a proper process (on my end)
I wanted to learn how to properly code on Python and Java but the lessons are just so confusing
And I don’t know what to do next after I finish a lesson.
Lastly, coding in general was kind of confusing for me since I tried coding a calculator. Pretty basic but after I did, I wanted to give it a little color to say the least and I Don’t know how to code it so I have to specifically try and learn what to do there

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A beginner programmer seeks guidance on how to effectively start learning to code, specifically with Python and Java. They're struggling with confusing lessons, unclear next steps after completing tutorials, and practical implementation challenges like adding UI features to a basic calculator project.

How can I ACTUALLY start on coding?

I have been here and what i did was after each lesson, i will build a project no matter how small it is. something that would test my knowledge in that lesson or concept i learned.
and if you want to improve the visual a project, you should learn CSS and use it.

Might not be relevant 20 years on, but 20 years ago I too tried and failed. Mostly for being too ambitious. It wasn’t until I stopped, and just learned the very small steps and then mess with the tiny bits I had learned (don’t just read, do) it began to stick. I had my first project built within six months after that.
Just baby steps, basically. Yeah it’s a little boring; but jumping in in hopes to make ‘world-changing-mega-project-that-will-make-me-a-billionaire-2-0’ won’t work.

Exactly what everyone is saying here in the posts. My suggestion, pick one topic that would end up being a project that will help you do something for yourself.
A notes keeper, task manager, blood sugar tracking app, something with manual inputs, and maybe later get fancy by pulling in some automatic information with API or web scraping.
Each of these approaches, will cement faster in your mind, as you will be doing something that matters to you. I wish you all of the best success!
I’ve been programming for 41 years now, way back when I started dabbling in BASIC (LOL) and C-64 Assembly language on the 6510 chip set.
Best approach, pick something fun for yourself that gives you something to look back on.

Hey man, for Java you can do the Helsinki MOOC it starts very slowly and has plenty of exercises to guide you. I’m currently doing it, hit me up if you need any info
<a href="https://java-programming.mooc.fi" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://java-programming.mooc.fi</a>

For Python I suggest <a href="https://www.py4e.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">https://www.py4e.com/</a> it is a class and you can get feedback and go at your pace and each lesson has projects that you can do to ensure you understand what you are learning.