Posted by: Guscon
If you're using Quincy know that sometimes it will show a character as being in the file, but not actually compile that characther. Select your whole code, cut, and then paste to reveal the bits it's missed.
Non-specific compiler advice: Practice writing code. Get a feel for the stuff your code can do, and for the stuff your code can't do.
Also get a feel for the stuff your code can do, but will spend an age doing.
Don't be afraid to create functions outside your 'main' program. If you need to do the same thing a few different times it's easier to create a function that does what you need to do, and then call that rather than writing out whatever it is you need to do several times.
As a general bit of advice, get into the habit of structuring your code so that others can read it easily. Indent nested expressions, for example. Commenting your code, even if it's just for you to refer to later, is very helpful. If you'd like someone else to read over your program it's a MUST
thanks for the general advice, a programmer from my college said that too. i think i´ll stick to python for now.