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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Tegaguru(m): 3:31pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
GrantCashel: what is this?? So are you telling me that to build a CRUD functional web app you need to know linear algebra?? It's not about math, it's about thinking logically, and well that comes over time. Whoever the OP is, yes there are some areas you might consider delving into that will require Math of some sort, but that could always be learnt. The most important thing is that you learn to think logically and analytically. 6 Likes |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by TheManOfTheYear: 3:37pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
ProfAmaben:Lol. Another over-exaggerated post. All you said is correct but dude it's not entirely accurate. You don't have to sit in front of your laptop for 10 hours because you're learning programming. The truth is, many beginner coders have jobs they are doing while learning programming, some are students who also have studies to face. So where is the time to spend 10 hours in a day learning programming? What really matters is consistency, even if you spend just 3 hours, just be consistent, do it everyday. Yes, programming is frustrating, that's why I recommend anyone who wanna go into it to ensure they have the passion and drive for it. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 3:37pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
mlkraj:It was one of the languages used not the main language used. C++ is the defactor language of game development and embedded systems. Nothing can change that. The dude called JavaScript a new shiny language whereas it came out the same time with java in 1995 and is being used even in machine learning and to make desktop applications. JavaScript can make mobile apps with react native. Can make desktop applications with electron can be used in machine learning with tensorflowjs. Can be used in the back end with nodejs. It has come far and it's just growing tremendously. 1 Like |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Tegaguru(m): 3:37pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
GrantCashel: True, you must be talking about data structures and algorithms of those sorts right?? Well yes, you definitely need to know a bit of math, but that can always be learnt. Moreover, things like that are only factored in when you're trying to optimize for a large scale of users. Very few companies need all those. The most important thing is that OP learns the technologies, then while he progresses and sees the need to work for a large scale company(like google), he could pick up data structures, algorithms and all these deep CS related concepts to have an edge. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by TheManOfTheYear: 3:41pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
tensazangetsu20:LMAO ![]() The thing tire me bro |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by hush15: 3:41pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
TheManOfTheYear: You are right, not all but I never said all but then again, If I ask you, what aspect of programming are you? You did be mentioning one of those high-level programming languages which is why you still have time for faaji. By the time you start programming compilers or start writing assembly languages or start database programming or even scripting, then you probably begin to understand my point of view 1 Like |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by TheManOfTheYear: 3:47pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
"PHP is outdated" "Programmers are mostly nerds" "Web development is a joke" "You must know calculus and advance algebra alongside molecular geometry and 70 almighty formula before you can go into programming ![]() Nothing I no go hear for Nairaland. Everyone claiming to have a valid opinion ![]() 1 Like |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by GuestLog: 3:51pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
castrol180:we are the same bro. I want to do everything at the same time. I've tried different areas of programming, graphics design, music production, marketing, affiliate marketing, Ponzi, pyramid and all sort of shiny rave in computer studies. I've mastered some to some degree, some favored me we'll others were just a momentarily passion. I believe the reason for this lies in the fact that you (we) have a high IQ. Also the allure that learning new things brings. People come to me for everything and I always have a solution. My advice is, learn to pay people to handle the things you can't do & pay others to handle the things you can do. This is how CEOs work. God bless. 5 Likes |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Maj196(m): 3:51pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
Sofistcatdmoron:I update myself alright but don't relegate php it's not going down anytime soon. And as for jobs. It's still very much in demand, especially in Nigeria |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by tensazangetsu20(m): 3:52pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
TheManOfTheYear:I am sure they all killed the ops morale. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by TheManOfTheYear: 3:52pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
Sofistcatdmoron:Bros PHP is still the most demanded server side language from now till even 10 years to come. Just because newer technologies are available doesn't just mean everything would take an immediate curve. More than 70% of companies still use PHP, because it's not that easy to switch to a new technology, many of which are still in development and does not even have good community support yet. Una dey make me laugh abeg ![]() |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by utepu: 3:55pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
Really! Age doesn't matter in this. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by GoodBoi1(m): 4:01pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
TheManOfTheYear:As in eh... ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by ProfAmaben(m): 4:03pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
TheManOfTheYear: Laughs. If you solve the algorithm challenge I got at an interview with a foreign company recently, I would wholeheartedly agree it is an overexaggeration. When I talk about programming, I don't mean guys that build e-commerce websites and start jumping up and down, I mean programmers that are on top of their game. I'm expecting your reply. 1 Like
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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by GoodBoi1(m): 4:04pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
By the way OP, it is very possible. There are many like you who have good tech careers, just search twitter. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Maj196(m): 4:05pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
saajus:Oga php is still relevant and it's not going anytime soon.. You can take that to the bank. Feel free to use whatever language you want but don't mislead anyone here. About efficiency everything has its shortcomings |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by TheManOfTheYear: 4:09pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
ProfAmaben:Bro gbogbo eleyi ko neccessetry, I was only tyna say that one doesn't have to spend 10 hours a day in front of a laptop, trust me my G, I can understand all these things without having to spend 10 hours on screen (not even healthy for your eyes and neck). Besides I don't code PHP and I have nothing to prove to you. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by ProfAmaben(m): 4:13pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
TheManOfTheYear: It is not a contest, he's already 40 and the rate of retaining information would be much more difficult compared to someone in his early to late 20's. That's my argument. Programming is not easy which was the point I was buttressing earlier. I once told someone that programming is easy, after 4 months with no progress, we became enemies because she was making zero progress. Life na per head, I only sent you the algorithm to make you understand my point. Cheers. 1 Like |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by XshegzzyeeiX: 4:18pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by QuantAnalyst: 4:21pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
ProfAmaben: Hi ProfAmaben. I can try if you don't mind? It's similar to one of the questions on Euler 50. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by GoodBoi1(m): 4:22pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
OP Go through these links to get the motivation you need, there are many like you that have succeeded https://twitter.com/ossia/status/949421989126602752 https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/stories-from-300-developers-who-got-their-first-tech-job-in-their-30s-40s-and-50s-64306eb6bb27/ https://medium.com/free-code-camp/how-i-switched-careers-and-got-a-developer-job-in-10-months-a-true-story-b8895e855a8b 1 Like
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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by ProfAmaben(m): 4:27pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
QuantAnalyst:You know your stuff for even attempting to solve the problem. Before you enter any foreign company as a programmer or even Andela, you must solve algorithm. Kindly solve using JavaScript or Python if interested and email me the .py or .js result. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by XshegzzyeeiX: 4:28pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Sofistcatdmoron: 4:52pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
TheManOfTheYear: Maj196: Use your Google to search for most sought after web programming language, 2019 or 2020 Paste the results here,, Then u will agree with me that php is phasing out soon ![]() Python and javascript is the new shit bro
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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Nobody: 5:28pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
JavaScript is the best,and also nodejs is faster than PHP, lastly it is better to learn one language and master it than learning Java,c++,c#, python and end up knowing nothing |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by luvsesan4eva(m): 5:33pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
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Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by bovage(m): 5:46pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
Macwrites: 100% True. It requires daily practice 1 Like |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by bovage(m): 5:50pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
BuddhaPalm: Seriously. You don't really need advanced math like calculus unless you going for Machine Learning or Data Analysis. |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by Etinosa1234: 5:57pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
luvsesan4eva:Is it offline |
Re: At 40, Can I Still Learn Programming And Be Good At It? by earnit3: 6:05pm On Jul 16, 2020 |
NO knowledge is lost even if you don’t be pass it |
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