How Twitch is helping me get better at coding
And why you should do it too
Picking how to improve your coding ability can be a tricky task. When coding and trying to create something, you might focus on a bug for hours and need help finding the right solution. However, you might not know this, but Twitch is a helpful solution. As a coder, you end up encountering many challenging problems, however, you can make this experience a lot better by using Twitch. While some people swear by gaming on Titch, I pledge to streaming my coding activity. This is because it allows me to connect with others worldwide and get valuable insight, making it a more collaborative experience.
But let’s not stop there because I want to express how good it really is!
Diverse Perspectives
You never know what perspectives your viewers will have, and that’s the beauty of it. The internet has a wide range of people with various backgrounds and skill levels. I was pretty nervous to code on stream at first, but with the help of some fantastic viewers, I got more and more confidence. The first time I streamed coding, I was streaming a Roblox game. I didn’t get any help. However, It did allow me to chat between coding and left me feeling excited for my next stream.
Pair Programming
Let’s be honest: learning to code can be frustrating. However, when you stream, you can get into a situation where you’re doing pair programming. I was programming on stream yesterday, and I could work through Leetcode problems with someone in my chat. This person gave me little clues, and cheered me on along the way!
The learning process was so much more enjoyable than if I was doing it alone. So, don’t be scared to stream your code because heaps of lovely people are floating around on Twitch.
Watching others code.
This is something that I’ve started to enjoy on Twitch. I’ll usually have it on in the background when doing something else. However, I sometimes get roped in and start getting serious about trying to research the problems someone is solving. Also, watching someone's real-time problem-solving skills allows me to see how other developers solve problems, with the added bonus of learning more about programming. I’ve recently found some really amazing streamers to watch, most notably Lana_Lux and chrissiecodes, so please check them out if you happen to be on Twitch!
Setting a schedule
If you’ve made promises to yourself like “I’m going to code every morning before work”, only to find yourself actively saying, “Uh, I’ll start tomorrow” then this is for you. Having a schedule on Twitch is awesome because it holds me accountable for my coding sessions. It’s not just a promise I made to myself but a commitment to the internet world!
In conclusion, twitch allows for pair programming or sometimes just chatting between writing code. However, I firmly believe Twitch can significantly enhance your coding experience, boost your confidence, and accelerate your growth as a coder. If you want to look at the supportive community, it can be found under Software and Game Development. If my article has excited you, and you want to observe some coding on stream, please follow my Twitch channel, as I need all the pair programming buddies I can get!