There’s no way to measure or compare programmers, so we can’t say that anyone belongs to the group of “best programmers in the world.” You can strive to get rea

There’s no way to measure or compare programmers, so we can’t say that anyone belongs to the group of “best programmers in the world.” You can strive to get really good at programming, do fun and interesting things, make money, help other programmers. I remember feeling the excitement and drive you express. Young people learn fast, a big advantage. On the other hand young people lack experience, and don’t know how much they don’t know. Plenty of older people have the same problem but I think it’s more acute in younger people. Use your talents, energy, curiosity, and drive to practice and learn as much as you can. Learn from people who have more experience. Don’t worry about getting to “one of the best.” Instead get to the best you can do, or want to do.