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It's late only if you want to become a top programmer. Top programmers are like top pianists, they start early and are very motivated.
by visarga 5y ago
It's late only if you want to become a top programmer. Top programmers are like top pianists, they start early and are very motivated.
- dgb23 5y agoI started at around 10, but there are plenty of programmers I look up to that didn’t. It’s an indication of intrinsic motivation and genuine interest, but there are plenty of people who find that much later. Even today, 25 years later I feel like I learn things more effectively than when I was a kid. Certain types of skills benefit from experience and networked thought. Time per day/week is a much more limiting factor though.