Conclusion - A Few Growth Suggestions Beyond Technology #

Hello, I am Jingxiao.

Unconsciously, it has been four months since this column went online, and it is finally time to say goodbye to you all. I feel both excited and reluctant. I am excited because I have persisted in writing over 40 articles, which is a test of my physical and mental strength. It gives me a sense of achievement. I am reluctant because your enthusiasm far exceeded my expectations at the time. It has been a great pleasure to learn and communicate with you all, and I have gained a lot from it.

I would also like to express my gratitude to Geek Time for providing this platform, allowing me to share my experiences with over ten thousand students. Of course, although the course has ended, the learning journey for a technical person does not stop. Finally, I would like to emphasize a few points once again.

Computer Science is a subject that requires practical work #

Whether it’s for the Python course, other programming languages, or other fields of computer science, I believe that practical work is always crucial. Computer science is an engineering-oriented discipline, so it is necessary to practice more, write more code, communicate more, and think more. In real life, I have witnessed many students who have read a lot of books but have very poor coding skills. This is a serious problem.

So, how can we improve? The answer is to participate in as many projects as possible. As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” When you do more things, you will find that a lot of knowledge naturally connects, and you will feel like your meridians have been unblocked.

Choosing the Right Career Direction #

When it comes to choosing a career direction, my suggestion remains the same: for students who are still unsure of their interests, the best way is to try different things. Through this process, you will discover your strengths and preferences, allowing you to firmly commit and move forward step by step.

Of course, I understand that many students are transitioning into the programming field, even without a computer science background. Therefore, many people will encounter difficulties in “job searching” or “changing jobs.” In such situations, please do not be discouraged or give up. I myself didn’t have a formal computer science education, and many of my colleagues didn’t either. However, after a few years, you will find that many of those who didn’t have a computer science background are even doing better than those who did. So as long as you remain steadfast, don’t give up, and remember that there’s always a rainbow after the storm.

No problem that can be solved with code is a problem #

This sentence is mainly for friends who have some work experience. In fact, after gaining some experience, you will find that no problem that can be solved with code is a problem. In the workplace, if you want to stand out, besides being technically competent, learning how to communicate with others and handle relationships with colleagues correctly is something extra that you need to learn. In actual work, I have also encountered many people with outstanding coding abilities but poor communication skills, which can also hinder their career advancement.

Let’s take a simple example. If you are collaborating with your colleagues on a project and you think someone did something poorly, would you directly say things like “You are stupid” or “You did it completely wrong”? If you say something like that, it would really be “completely wrong”. In fact, our usual approach is to say something like “I think you did a good job here, but it would be even better if you could…”.

After saying so much, in the end, I want to thank you for subscribing and accompanying me all the way. I wish you smooth sailing and everlasting happiness in your life and learning! Although the course has ended, you can still leave a message, and I will try my best to respond to each one, so that your learning will have no regrets.

Ending is not the finish line, but the start of a higher-level journey. Finally, the editing team of our column has specially prepared a graduation survey for you. I hope you can take two or three minutes to write about your learning experience and feelings. This is not only a ritual for your course learning, but also a valuable reference for me to optimize the course in the future. Thank you for your feedback. Learning never stops, and improvement never ceases!