First time here..... :)

[blackneos940]

So, it's my first time here..... I wanted to learn Programming, and how to be a Hacker..... Along my journey, I found out what a Hacker really WAS..... :) I still want to learn though.... My problem is that a year later, through all I've learned.... I just can't seem to be creative with Programming.... I open a Terminal in Kubuntu, get ready to do some Python, and..... I just draw a blank.... :( I know enough to Program, but..... I just don't know.... It's part of why I'm here..... Any advice.....? :)

[TechGirlMN]

Well my normal workflow whether for work,school or pleasure is to solve the problem then write my code.

For example I wanted a visual doorbell for my cubicle at work. Before I wrote a single line of code, I laid out the circuits, and drew a flowchart to double check my logic.

Or when I had to write an iOS app for a class, I decided what I wanted to make (a simple version of craps) doodled what each screen would look like and made a list of the features I wanted.

The point I'm trying to make here is just as a Writer wouldn't sit down at their PC with out an idea and or outline. Nor should you. Programming is a cycle or a loop.

ideas-plans-code-debug-repeat

[blackneos940]

Well my normal workflow whether for work,school or pleasure is to solve the problem then write my code.

For example I wanted a visual doorbell for my cubicle at work. Before I wrote a single line of code, I laid out the circuits, and drew a flowchart to double check my logic.

Or when I had to write an iOS app for a class, I decided what I wanted to make (a simple version of craps) doodled what each screen would look like and made a list of the features I wanted.

The point I'm trying to make here is just as a Writer wouldn't sit down at their PC with out an idea and or outline. Nor should you. Programming is a cycle or a loop.

ideas-plans-code-debug-repeat

You know..... When you put it like THAT, it actually makes a lof of sense!...... :D I thought I'd be sitting at a Terminal, happily typing in random Code, but, as you say, it's like being a Writer..... Thanks!..... :) I was just worried that if I didn't keep typin' away, I'd forget..... But I still remember an old song from Spongebob, so....... :3 Also, I used to live in MN, you know..... :)

[dook]

Sounds like you need a "challenge" Something to aim for, so you can find a solution using code. I've been learning bits of Python on/off the last few years, and i often find CTF challenges that require you to write a script to solve the challenge.

A good example is this one, from BackDoorCTF - https://backdoor.sdslabs.co/challenges/QR

Have a look, it's free to try etc, and you'll obviously have to code something up to solve it.