After many many years in this field and working every job from junior programmer to VP of Development to freelancing, I can tell you there is nothing wrong at all with a developer who doesn't write code in their spare time. Also, there is also nothing wrong with having a passion for programming and pursuing it in your off hours. The danger comes when you try and make anything (programming in this case) your entire life.
You need to learn to have a well rounded life that includes normal sleep routines, eating well, and down-time with friends and/or other interests. Spending to much time in front of the computer is not healthy physically nor emotionally.
Allocate specific times to pursue your interest. For example, I try and take some time in the afternoon on Fridays to focus on sharpening my coding tools and explore new technologies.
At this stage in your life it seems like you can go 24/7 coding but you WILL burn out if you keep that up. Those choices you make now in how you manage your career and personal life will affect you for the rest of your life as you are in the stage where you are "molding" your lifestyle. Build a nice balance now and then you won't burn out and will be a much happier person long-term.
There is nothing wrong at all with being passionate about your craft, but just remember it is your craft, not your life. Go live it!
Good luck to you!
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After many many years in this field and working every job from junior programmer to VP of Development to freelancing, I can tell you there is nothing wrong at all with a developer who doesn't write code in their spare time. Also, there is also nothing wrong with having a passion for programming and pursuing it in your off hours. The danger comes when you try and make anything (programming in this case) your entire life.
You need to learn to have a well rounded life that includes normal sleep routines, eating well, and down-time with friends and/or other interests. Spending to much time in front of the computer is not healthy physically nor emotionally.
Allocate specific times to pursue your interest. For example, I try and take some time in the afternoon on Fridays to focus on sharpening my coding tools and explore new technologies.
At this stage in your life it seems like you can go 24/7 coding but you WILL burn out if you keep that up. Those choices you make now in how you manage your career and personal life will affect you for the rest of your life as you are in the stage where you are "molding" your lifestyle. Build a nice balance now and then you won't burn out and will be a much happier person long-term.
There is nothing wrong at all with being passionate about your craft, but just remember it is your craft, not your life. Go live it!
Good luck to you!