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How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 1:11am On Apr 27
How old were you when you started coding ?

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by airsaylongcome: 2:29am On Apr 27
Lol...when you started coding doesn't necessarily corelate with competence. Constant, deliberate practice is what builds competence.

For example, I wrote my first line of code in BASIC over 30 years ago. Today my coding is really bad as I stopped coding in 2013. Not like I was consistently coding before then

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 8:19am On Apr 28
airsaylongcome:
Lol...when you started coding doesn't necessarily corelate with competence. Constant, deliberate practice is what builds competence.

For example, I wrote my first line of code in BASIC over 30 years ago. Today my coding is really bad as I stopped coding in 2013. Not like I was consistently coding before then
You are right sir
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 8:24am On Apr 28
This thread is created to encourage new learners that age does'nt matter. You are not too young or too old to start coding
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by tensazangetsu20(m): 8:29am On Apr 28
airsaylongcome:
Lol...when you started coding doesn't necessarily corelate with competence. Constant, deliberate practice is what builds competence.

For example, I wrote my first line of code in BASIC over 30 years ago. Today my coding is really bad as I stopped coding in 2013. Not like I was consistently coding before then

I sent you message on telegram.
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 6:12pm On Apr 29
Okay
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by cj1080(m): 9:49am On Apr 30
Shomek:
How old are you when you start coding ?

I think i was 15 when i wrote my first hello world on html (that was like 1998). i was intrigued that i could actually create something on a pc rather than just using a pc.

Its been over 25 year, now at 40, i have decided to really learn coding by challenging myself with projects and things i want to be build for myself and for the office i work for, weird i know, but for me it seems i have been running away from this and it finally hit me to just freaking do it already and not avoid it anymore.

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by qtguru(m): 2:58pm On Apr 30
15 I only learnt coding because I thought I could contribute to Playstation emulator development, but when I get a full-time job, I'm taking a course on emulation just for fun. Tired of webdev, I started with C++ and it was tough but now I can at least make much sense of it

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by 100millionGoal: 4:43pm On Apr 30
airsaylongcome:
Lol...when you started coding doesn't necessarily corelate with competence. Constant, deliberate practice is what builds competence.

For example, I wrote my first line of code in BASIC over 30 years ago. Today my coding is really bad as I stopped coding in 2013. Not like I was consistently coding before then

But you make so much noise like you're actively coding
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by 100millionGoal: 4:46pm On Apr 30
qtguru:
15 I only learnt coding because I thought I could contribute to Playstation emulator development, but when I get a full-time job, I'm taking a course on emulation just for fun. Tired of webdev, I started with C++ and it was tough but now I can at least make much sense of it

The only guy way him comments mean anything here 😂

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 8:19pm On Apr 30
cj1080:


I think i was 15 when i wrote my first hello world on html (that was like 1998). i was intrigued that i could actually create something on a pc rather than just using a pc.

Its been over 25 year, now at 40, i have decided to really learn coding by challenging myself with projects and things i want to be build for myself and for the office i work for, weird i know, but for me it seems i have been running away from this and it finally hit me to just freaking do it already and not avoid it anymore.
Nice
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 8:28pm On Apr 30
qtguru:
15 I only learnt coding because I thought I could contribute to Playstation emulator development, but when I get a full-time job, I'm taking a course on emulation just for fun. Tired of webdev, I started with C++ and it was tough but now I can at least make much sense of it
you be boss oo
You are one of the reason i am still coming to nairaland
Because of your diary

So you don dey code for 15 years now
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 8:34pm On Apr 30
100millionGoal:


But you make so much noise like you're actively coding
Better leave ham alone na old man watch out he is still coming for you.
he brags alot.
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by qtguru(m): 6:09am On May 01
Shomek:
you be boss oo
You are one of the reason i am still coming to nairaland
Because of your diary

So you don dey code for 15 years now

Yes I'm passionate about coding but I also have other skills
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 10:06am On May 01
qtguru:


Yes I'm passionate about coding but I also have other skills
What challenges do you have during that time ?
How do you cope with coding and school ?
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by qtguru(m): 12:33pm On May 01
Shomek:
What challenges do you have during that time ?
How do you cope with coding and school ?

Normal Nigerian issues, light, laptop and all. But I always had a tablet, so I spent an unhealthy amount of time reading alot of programming books, from Java, PHP, JS, ActionScript and alot. There's was a time I'd read at least 3 hours for a year.

I liked reading back then, but not as much as today

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Bongadu: 5:50pm On May 01
7 years , got my first laptop from my grandfather who was a professor at the UNN , laptop was a shitty one , couldn't play Wolfenstein on it


My grandfather had a copy of K&R and IBM ASM which I learn C, my grandpa taught me ranging from linear equations to differential equation, made my first program which was a rainbow output using TurboC thank God for Borland


In secondary school, I was a loner , no friends tho I attracted girls because I knew maths and they came to me to tutor them which i would shy away and ignore them probably signs of autism, made huge use of computer lab in secondary school, back then students pay to use the internet in my school , 50 naira was the least amount

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Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by TotoIsGud4boy: 3:05pm On May 02
When I was 15/16… me and my friends we used to mod 2go.jar back in the day… fast forward to today? We running the fintech space in Nigeria … + I’ve worked at FAANG and I just go to rave parties and buy my family anything they want.. I’m really young so it’s just quarrel and fights here or there from my girlfriend about why I love cheating so much but she loves me despite my imperfections… should I also add that I have an online business too that gives steady return… rn life becomes very boring.. I miss the days where I was struggling to build stuff… now I’m actively involved in AI research for a startup here in San Francisco… my advice for the newbies is to learn how computers work and build stuff!!!! Don’t be a slave for Anyone.. keep building!

Edit to add: I remember Qtguru from back in the day … his username was different and dude used to look younger and he was a big noob back then. Glad to see he’s doing great…
not going into much details but I used to run a big forum I built with my friend back then but forums went the way of the dodo bird but somehow nairaland has managed to survive… but nairaland traffic will never be like what it was in 2012-2019
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 4:06pm On May 02
qtguru:


Normal Nigerian issues, light, laptop and all. But I always had a tablet, so I spent an unhealthy amount of time reading alot of programming books, from Java, PHP, JS, ActionScript and alot. There's was a time I'd read at least 3 hours for a year.

I liked reading back then, but not as much as today
That's interesting .
But how do you cope with coding and school ?
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 4:20pm On May 02
Bongadu:
7 years , got my first laptop from my grandfather who was a professor at the UNN , laptop was a shitty one , couldn't play Wolfenstein on it


My grandfather had a copy of K&R and IBM ASM which I learn C, my grandpa taught me ranging from linear equations to differential equation, made my first program which was a rainbow output using TurboC thank God for Borland


In secondary school, I was a loner , no friends tho I attracted girls because I knew maths and they came to me to tutor them which i would shy away and ignore them probably signs of autism, made huge use of computer lab in secondary school, back then students pay to use the internet in my school , 50 naira was the least amount
Do you mean you have been coding since when you are 7 years old ?
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 4:26pm On May 02
TotoIsGud4boy:
When I was 15/16… me and my friends we used to mod 2go.jar back in the day… fast forward to today? We running the fintech space in Nigeria … + I’ve worked at FAANG and I just go to rave parties and buy my family anything they want.. I’m really young so it’s just quarrel and fights here or there from my girlfriend about why I love cheating so much but she loves me despite my imperfections… should I also add that I have an online business too that gives steady return… rn life becomes very boring.. I miss the days where I was struggling to build stuff… now I’m actively involved in AI research for a startup here in San Francisco… my advice for the newbies is to learn how computers work and build stuff!!!! Don’t be a slave for Anyone.. keep building!

do you ever pause coding for a month or year ?
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by TotoIsGud4boy: 5:05pm On May 02
Shomek:
do you ever pause coding for a month or year ?
No… I’ve been coding every day… actively engaging in community…. Helping solve code problems in forums and learning from others… I put fire in the flame constantly. It’s part of life.
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Bongadu: 5:06pm On May 02
Shomek:
Do you mean you have been coding since when you are 7 years old ?


Yes
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 5:35pm On May 02
TotoIsGud4boy:

No… I’ve been coding every day… actively engaging in community…. Helping solve code problems in forums and learning from others… I put fire in the flame constantly. It’s part of life.
How do you cope with school and coding ?
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 5:37pm On May 02
TotoIsGud4boy:

No… I’ve been coding every day… actively engaging in community…. Helping solve code problems in forums and learning from others… I put fire in the flame constantly. It’s part of life.
Okay that's interesting
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by MacDodger: 10:00pm On May 03
I was 16 or 17 then, I wanted to build games. Everything I saw was centered towards webdev I wasn’t really feeling it.
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by airsaylongcome: 10:55am On May 04
TotoIsGud4boy:
When I was 15/16… me and my friends we used to mod 2go.jar back in the day… fast forward to today? We running the fintech space in Nigeria … + I’ve worked at FAANG and I just go to rave parties and buy my family anything they want.. I’m really young so it’s just quarrel and fights here or there from my girlfriend about why I love cheating so much but she loves me despite my imperfections… should I also add that I have an online business too that gives steady return… rn life becomes very boring.. I miss the days where I was struggling to build stuff… now I’m actively involved in AI research for a startup here in San Francisco… my advice for the newbies is to learn how computers work and build stuff!!!! Don’t be a slave for Anyone.. keep building!

Edit to add: I remember Qtguru from back in the day … his username was different and dude used to look younger and he was a big noob back then. Glad to see he’s doing great…
not going into much details but I used to run a big forum I built with my friend back then but forums went the way of the dodo bird but somehow nairaland has managed to survive… but nairaland traffic will never be like what it was in 2012-2019

I don't think the traffic has dipped much fr then. A lot of 2012-2019 traffic was driven by politics. And not much has changed since then
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Bongadu: 11:44am On May 04
TotoIsGud4boy:
When I was 15/16… me and my friends we used to mod 2go.jar back in the day… fast forward to today? We running the fintech space in Nigeria … + I’ve worked at FAANG and I just go to rave parties and buy my family anything they want.. I’m really young so it’s just quarrel and fights here or there from my girlfriend about why I love cheating so much but she loves me despite my imperfections… should I also add that I have an online business too that gives steady return… rn life becomes very boring.. I miss the days where I was struggling to build stuff… now I’m actively involved in AI research for a startup here in San Francisco… my advice for the newbies is to learn how computers work and build stuff!!!! Don’t be a slave for Anyone.. keep building!

Edit to add: I remember Qtguru from back in the day … his username was different and dude used to look younger and he was a big noob back then. Glad to see he’s doing great…
not going into much details but I used to run a big forum I built with my friend back then but forums went the way of the dodo bird but somehow nairaland has managed to survive… but nairaland traffic will never be like what it was in 2012-2019



Bring that forum back please


Nigeria need much more friends , the more open it's the better , freee for all , free speech
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 12:09pm On May 04
MacDodger:
I was 16 or 17 then, I wanted to build games. Everything I saw was centered towards webdev I wasn’t really feeling it.
That nice
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by 3exe3: 3:24pm On May 04
airsaylongcome:


I don't think the traffic has dipped much fr then. A lot of 2012-2019 traffic was driven by politics. And not much has changed since then
guess it shows nigerians love talking politics
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by guysbewise: 5:48pm On May 05
Correction: How Old Were You When You Started Coding ?
Re: How Old were You When You Started Coding ? by Shomek(m): 11:29pm On May 05
Nice more replies

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