Does getting stuck mean I am bad at programming?
Absolutely not. Getting stuck is the core job of a software engineer. The job is solving problems you don't initially know the answer to.
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No. While some people pick up math faster, algorithmic thinking is a learned skill built through consistent practice and pattern recognition.
Take a break, review a concept you already know to rebuild confidence, and remember that every expert software engineer once struggled with the exact same concepts.
Yes, especially in the beginning. However, to optimize your learning, it's better to struggle for 45 minutes, look at the solution, understand it, and move on.
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