How did you learn programming skills and how did you start your journey?

I started learning programming from the basics — understanding the syntax and fundamental constructs of the C language. Initially, I studied variables, data types, operators, control structures (if, for, while). Then I moved on to functions and working with pointers, which are important for C/C++.

For practice, I wrote simple programs, such as a calculator, array sorting, and file handling. Gradually, I mastered more complex topics: structures, dynamic memory, algorithms.

Reading books and documentation was helpful, as well as solving problems on online platforms (e.g., LeetCode, Codeforces). It was important not just to read but to write code and debug errors.

An example of a simple C program that outputs "Hello, World!":

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    printf("Hello, World!\n");
    return 0;
}

This approach helped me gradually build skills and confidence in programming.