when I am faced with something I haven’t done before, it’s like my brain freezes. No matter how hard I try to think of a solution, I can’t come up with anything.
Are you doing Processing.py python mode or otherwise using Processing with Python? I ask because this is a Processing forum – we do Python, but it isn’t a learn-Python forum.
Re: your question – have you tried:
- breaking problems down into smaller steps, and solving them one at a time?
- looking up things you don’t understand one at a time?
- getting as far as you can, and, once you get stuck, asking questions (for example, on this forum)?
You might be interested in our FAQ on asking questions. You’ll need to ask specific questions – “how can I make the box move left”, not “how do I learn programming” – but learning to ask questions about programming both helps you get help, and helps you teach yourself.