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I disagree. It's harder today now that everything is online. Most people in wealthier countries, especially younger people, struggle greatly to focus deeply for
by xiaoma 10y ago
I disagree. It's harder today now that everything is online. Most people in wealthier countries, especially younger people, struggle greatly to focus deeply for long periods of time and several of their most addictive distractions are available in the same web browser they use to visit docs, source control, technical chatrooms and Q&A sites.
Back when you did it, it was just you, the books and your dev environment.
- canterburry 10y agoEhm...again, maybe they don't want to learn how to code as badly as they think they do.
- antisthenes 10y agoOr maybe they're adults with responsibilities that don't have the time to learn how to code effectively and are stifled by the enormous amount of choice (interpreted vs compiled? front-end vs back-end? framework vs raw code? self-learning or bootcamp?). Most successful developers neglect to mention the plethora of free time they had to study code in grade school and university. Once you get out and have to support yourself with a job, your free learning time shrinks to a 1/4 of what it was. Yeah, you can sacrifice some things and learn to code eventually, but it's much harder after school. It really is that simple.
- canterburry 10y agoFair point.
- wst_ 10y agoNo, it is not a fair point. Either you want to do something, or not. If you have no time because your existing job - quit the job. It might sound scary, but only then you'll be able to truly answer the question. Do you REALLY want to code? If so, learn and find a new job. Not having a job would work as a huge motivation. And when you finally do find one, I guarantee you'll feel great.