Question about learning to code without a plan

For my first six months, I just followed random tutorials on YouTube, jumping from Python to JavaScript with no real goal. I ended up with a folder of half-finished projects and felt totally lost. About three months ago, I started using a free course on freeCodeCamp that gives you a clear path and small projects to build. The difference is huge because now I actually understand how the pieces fit together. Has anyone else made this switch from random learning to a structured course, and which one helped you the most?

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tylerbutler1mo ago

Yeah, that aimless phase is the worst.

nancy_owens1mo ago

It's like we're all just waiting for the next big thing to happen (and it never really does).