Content that keeps the programming spark alive

It was nearly impossible for me to envision how the knowledge of Python would benefit my architectural career but this week I stumbled upon useful resources that have reassured me that there is a world where construction knowledge and programming expertise meet. 

These are my go-to resources when I lack enthusiasm to open the Python terminals or I'm simply stuck on how to write an Input function on Sublime Text. My current lesson from Eric Mathews Crash Course on Python involves using the Python terminal which I'm not too excited about. I was already used to the Sublime Text warning me when I forget to close my brackets and the ability to edit a script and rerun it! These audio and video resources have also come in handy when I had a tonne of office work to get done and I could plug in my headphones and listen to Dynamo tutorials in the background. The Dynamo Youtube content is elaborate enough to understand with the browser window minimized. 

The relatability from architects talking about their coding journey was all the encouragement I needed today. From architects who are now C++ and Python experts to those who are hesitant about diving deeper into coding, I could see myself in their experiences. Sparing only an hour of code a day didn't seem good enough but learning that some architects can only code on the weekend and the knowledge is good enough to work through Dynamo, assured me that I'm well within my learning journey. 

Another key takeaway is the slow reception of programming content among architects. My previous blog, where I wrote about my daily experiences at work would generate 100 times more readership views than all these Python talks. This has also been a similar experience for the Youtube and Podcasts BIM-related content creators who took months before gaining an audience of more than a hundred viewers. 

Incorporating various learning methods has been more effective in keeping my enthusiasm for coding. Not only is my journey validated but also my frustrations have been shared and I'm no longer the black sheep that eagerly wants to explore the world of programming while spending their daytime job in a world of construction.  

Perhaps I should make a proper list of all resources I mention:

BIM Thoughts - Spotify

Lisa-Marie Mueller blog 

Aussi BIM Guru - Youtube 

BIMvoice - Spotify