How Coding Enlightened Me (A reflection of 2nd quarter)

This quarter, I have discovered the art of basic coding through my ICT subject. At first, I thought coding was just about typing random words and symbols, but as I learned more, I realized it’s a logical language that tells computers exactly what to do. With this knowledge, I now partially understand why and how my favorite games like Genshin Impact or Roblox work. 

Even though I know those games use much more complex programming languages and systems, learning the basics helped me appreciate the effort and creativity that game developers put into making them. It also made me realize that coding is not only about games, it’s about problem-solving, patience, and critical thinking, which are skills I can use in many other subjects and real-life situations.

One of the problems that I encountered during these lessons was that the tags and codes were hard to see whenever I tried to fix them, especially when the lines became long and complicated. Sometimes, I’d spend several minutes just trying to find a single missing symbol. On top of that, my assigned computer, number 34, would suddenly turn off or restart on its own, which made me lose my progress. It was frustrating to repeat the same steps or rush to finish an activity before the computer shut down again. There were even times I couldn’t complete the activity on time because of these interruptions, which made me feel discouraged and behind my classmates.

To solve this, I decided to take the initiative and work on my unfinished activities at home. After class, I would open my notes app on my laptop and re-enter the codes that I remembered from school. 

I also started double-checking my tags carefully and saving copies of my work more often to avoid losing progress. Sometimes, I even searched for short tutorials online to better understand the errors I encountered. These small adjustments helped me not only keep up with the lessons but also understand the code more deeply because I was practicing them independently. Over time, I became more confident in handling my work and managing my time efficiently.

Moving on, I will definitely aim to finish my activities at a faster pace and with better focus so that I won’t get held back by unfinished work. I also plan to keep improving my coding skills by practicing during my free time and exploring beginner-friendly programming languages like Python or JavaScript. I want to build a strong foundation so that when we tackle more complex topics in ICT, I can follow along more easily. Most importantly, I will maintain a positive attitude whenever I face errors or technical issues, because I’ve learned that patience and perseverance are key traits of a good coder.