I'd go further and say I actually do like them. It is a kind of programming where instead of the humdrum realities of your daily work you can focus on pure idea

I'd go further and say I actually do like them. It is a kind of programming where instead of the humdrum realities of your daily work you can focus on pure ideas to solve abstract problems, which is fun to me. Besides that, as a self taught developer, they've given me the chance to prove myself on a level playing field and to measure my progress over time.