[bennybob]

On the programming front, I ve worked as a programmer for 12 years. I consider myself as not smart at all. I worked hard at learning my trade. I'd suggest you take things really slowly, some things you are going to have to rote learn.

I wish I had found this book when I was starting out: https://www.htdp.org

I've only browsed it, but it looks like the best way to get started to me.

My brother worked through https://learncodethehardway.org python book, he liked that. I used the learn c the hard way and I like the guy's teaching style. He makes it clear that this stuff can be hard and you need to take your time.

I was constantly overwhelmed by programming, but I just kept going. I'm now at the point where I realise coding isn't the hardest part of the job anymore.