it’s easy to assume they’re just “naturally gifted.”

But here’s the truth:
It’s not genius that builds confidence in coding—it’s consistency.

Real confidence doesn’t come from one big breakthrough.
It comes from showing up—again and again—even when things feel hard, confusing, or frustrating.

It’s built in the quiet moments:

Writing code that doesn’t work, and staying with it until it does.

Reading documentation until it clicks.

Refactoring something small to make it better, cleaner, clearer.

Pushing that commit even when you're nervous.

Building tiny projects that no one sees—except you.

Each of those moments trains your brain to say:
“I might not know this yet, but I can figure it out.”

That’s what confidence really is.
Not knowing everything. Not being the fastest. But trusting yourself to learn, improve, and stay curious.

So if you're feeling behind or doubting yourself, pause and ask:

Did I show up today? Did I try? Did I learn something—even small?

If yes, you're doing it right.
Keep going. Stay consistent. Confidence will follow.