I hear this a lot. I'm self-taught and had just been let go from my first dev job ever. I was broke and desperate so I built something. I have been ashamed of

I hear this a lot. I'm self-taught and had just been let go from my first dev job ever. I was broke and desperate so I built something. I have been ashamed of it at multiple times in my career, but tbh I built something that fed, sheltered, and clothed me. It was worth. I also learned a lot.