What should I do Before I give up programming?

[shivajikobardan]

I'm in the verge of giving up programming and wondering what could I do before I give up to make sure I did what everyone did.

I've a bachelors degree in computer science. I didn't do it as well as I'd have liked to do, but that degree has gave me familiarity with most terms used in basic programming.

I spent last 3 months working on web development. I learnt html,css,bootstrap, javascript and react till date(In bootcamp), but I failed to learn React. Even javascript, i'm no expert at. Even css, I learnt the basics but I'm not an expert when it comes to building half decent sites. Same for bootstrap. I can carve a site using html,css,bootstrap but it won't look good. I was completely impossible to learn when it came to react. Whenever I saw usage of useEffect and useState hooks and we start making changes in 10 different files for it, it confused me and I understood nothing.

I had access to world's best resources to learn books, tutorials, blogs, youtube, udemy etc. I had access to forums like this to get help and support but still this was tough for me.

I feel unlucky, sad and hopeless atm. Friends who were weaker than me in conventional college studies and academia have done jobs and internships but I'm failing to even learn something properly. I'm not jealous of them but just feel trash about myself.

People say do projects to learn but I really don't know how that works. For eg: https://codepen.io/pelko/pen/MWBpNmL This project. I make stupid stuffs like these and can't produce a good output that is playable. It's too hard for me.
These are some of my projects.
https://htmlcssbasicsite999.netlify.app/

https://counterapp999.netlify.app/

https://dicegame999.netlify.app/

https://digitalclock999.netlify.app/

https://portfoliosite999.netlify.app/


I did all these projects without looking any tutorials.

I keep forgetting how I built something time and again. I nowadays try my best to add documentation though.

I'm 70% sure to give up programming but still I"d like to make sure I follow advices from fellow forum users about it who've spent their life around programming.

In 3 months, I am seeing no progress, except few days like:

1) When I carved a site on my own using html,css without looking tutorials.

2) When I carved a site on my own using bootstrap without looking tutorials.

My problems:

1) I've not break through'ed in programming. If I can make anything with javascript that's over 500 lines of code, I'd consider that a breakthrough.

2) Even in css, I failed to make presentable sites. The coding bootcamp I feel is going too fast as well. Same for bootstrap, I made sites but I failed ot create beautiful sites. People recommend me frontendmentor.io but IDK what to do there? It looks sketchy to me. If there is something that can teach me css, I'd be so grateful.

3) After watching tutorials, I can't repeat what they've done in tutorial without watching the tutorial of project even though I understand each and every step they do in project.

If you understand my situation, please guide me. I don't need roadmaps, any more tutorials but plain old guidance and advice on what to do by people who went through this situation

[GKJR]

It sounds like you need some professional experience working with an established company if you want to stay in the field. College is great to get your foot in the door for any industry, but everyone is a freshman in the real world after you graduate. If you like it and want to spend the rest of your career doing it, then don't give up after just a few months. If you don't like then find something you do like.
For comparison, I went to college for mechanical engineering and I am in construction now. I had an engineering job for 6 months and it was the worst job ever. I had taken a class in C++ and had a little background in programming, then decided to learn databases to develop applications to help my own business needs. I am definitely not entrenched in the tech world, but I've been out of college almost 20 years and have a lot of experience in business in general. You need to find something you're good at and want to do.

[pritikumari]

Every time I get something wrong which is a lot, I feel like I'll never understand it and feel*like*giving*up. but Do not stress too much on programming syntax. I am completing my bachelors degree in computer science. I didn’t do it as well as I’d have liked to do, but that degree has gave me familiarity with most terms used in basic*programming.
According to me you should take a break because in programming language there are many opportunities in every sector like python java html css anything you want .

[AlexBarkat]

I understand you're going through a tough time with programming, especially when it comes to web development and React. It's important to remember that learning programming can be challenging, and it's perfectly normal to face hurdles along the way. Before making a decision to give up, consider a few things. Firstly, taking short breaks from your learning can help clear your mind and alleviate frustration. Secondly, patience is key in programming; don't rush the learning process, and focus on grasping the fundamentals first. If you decide to continue with programming, you can explore opportunities in the tech field through platforms like https://huntly.ai/employers/. It might take time, but remember, every programmer faces challenges, and perseverance often leads to success.