Question about why so many tutorials skip the 'why' behind the code

Ivan Patel · 2026-03-11T16:35:05.619747+00:00

I've been following a Python course for about two weeks, and I keep seeing people just copy the syntax for a 'for loop' without anyone explaining that it's basically just telling the computer to repeat a task a set number of times, which really matters when you're trying to fix your own broken code later.

jordan_torres7mo ago

Copying code without the why, classic. Williams.gray's notebook idea is a lifesaver.

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riverhill6mo ago

Jordan_Torres, my notebook is just question marks so far.

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williams.gray7mo ago

Tutorials that skip the why are the worst. I started keeping a notebook where I write down what each piece of code actually does in my own words. It forces you to figure out the logic.

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