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165 points chbkall | 4 comments | 05 Jul 25 08:52 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

1. albertojacini ◴[05 Jul 25 10:05 UTC] No.44471547[source]▶

I started when I was 34, for the same motivations that you describe. It become my profession and my hobby. I'm now 47 and I'm still enjoying the ride a lot.

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2. chbkall ◴[05 Jul 25 12:15 UTC] No.44472251[source]▶

>>44471547 (TP) #

Right there is my motivation.

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3. ◴[05 Jul 25 13:16 UTC] No.44472607[source]▶

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4. satyrun ◴[06 Jul 25 12:19 UTC] No.44480125[source]▶

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The difference between starting in 2012 and 2025 is absolutely massive.

We need good teachers in these areas. I think this is an insane idea on many levels.

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A 37-year-old wanting to learn computer science