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So you want to become a developer? Part I

sandris- on September 21, 2018

Not so long ago I was myself learning how to code from scratch. I remember browsing through the coding forums though the night and wondering about ...
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Juan F Gonzalez

I think the too old/young thing is something people use to disqualify themselves right off the bat. I've seen 50+-year-olds that do very well at doing stuff with new technologies. But it is mostly personal desire and intrinsic motivation what will get people all the way through.

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But theses 50 yo are starting at that age or already have an experience?

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Reinaldo Assis

I'm 14 but my passion for programming started when I was 6! I yet have a long road to go and many things to learn. I hope that the flame that is my passion for it never ends!

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8 years of experience at 14, it is impressive :O

If you need any advice on where to go next don't hesitate to ask.

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Jen Chan

I'm 30. Been trying since 2014 😂

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I am glad to hear it :D And what were/are the difficulties? Do you still feel that you are missing something out?

How you decided to start it at that 'age'? :D Any programmer friends or something else?

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Jen Chan

I got into it through making sites and gifs for art. It was fun, kludging things. Trying to get to industry standard was and is still a huge challenge as I don't have a CS degree. And definitely, had a peer group who were artists and devs too.

I realize this is the only thing I like so I have no choice but to keep trying. lol