Struggling with Math, But Still Trying to Be a Programmer—Advice?

Posted by HeyPanicPanda@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 7 comments

I've never been good at math—not even the basics—but I still want to be a programmer. I’ve learned HTML and a bit of Python, and recently, I came across logic gates and their input-output combinations. It felt interesting at first, but sometimes I wonder if I’m actually making progress or just fooling myself. Some days, I feel optimistic, like I can push through, learn at my own pace, and eventually become good at this. Other days, I feel completely hopeless, like I’m just wasting my time on something I’ll never truly grasp.

I know programming is more about logic than math, but I can’t help but feel discouraged when I struggle with concepts that seem easy for others. Have any of you been in the same situation? Should I keep pushing forward, or is this just a losing battle?