Transitioning from a copy-paste coder to a confident developer involves adopting certain mindsets.The first mindset is to focus on writing readable code that is not only executable but also maintainable and understandable.The second mindset emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning and building projects, even if you don't have all the knowledge upfront.Rather than waiting to feel ready, the key is to choose a problem of interest and challenge yourself to build a solution.