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I Never Thought I'd Be a Programmer. Yet Here I Am.

Here I am sitting at home on a rainy Saturday, so I thought I'd share my story. It's nothing special, but that's the point. And maybe it could inspire someone else who is worried about changing gears in their life to make that leap. It's never too late to learn something new, to change and to grow. If you had told me when I was younger that I'd someday be writing code, building software,…

I never expected to become a programmer, yet here I am today. It was just a rainy Saturday when I decided to share my unique journey. My story isn't extraordinary, but it may inspire others contemplating making a career change. Life is full of surprises and opportunities for growth; it's never too late to learn something new.

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