What's your origin story?
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I learned about affiliate marketing and Wordpress. I eventually wanted to make all the font changes and background images with css and fell in love with it. Took a bootcamp from Nov 2014 - Jan 2015. Got a job in June and it’s been a ride since
Nice! I think Wordpress helped lots of people move from marketing to development.
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When I was 9 we had a Philips G7000 (Magnavox Odyssey 2 outside of Europe) gaming console at home. My father bought a somewhat strange "game" cartridge: "09 Computer Programmer" and I wanted to see what this game was about. When starting it I was greeted with a blinking cursor. I tried to find out, what it does, so I started typing stuff from the manual... and changing/breaking it... until I was able to write my own little programs. It turns out I learned Assembly along the way.
Besides always having some interest in technology, what really got me fully over the hump was an interest in entrepreneurship after college. Software development has been the best expression of my interest in invention and making my own career.
After graduating from high school in the year 2003, I decided to live with an extended brother of mine. Fortunately for me, he owned a desktop computer which I later fell in love Mavis Beacon. So I decided to took a course in computer science and the rest is a history.
"That's fantastic! It's amazing how a desktop computer and Mavis Beacon sparked your interest in computer science. Taking that course was a game-changer for you. Can you tell me more about your journey since then?"
When I was young, we were living in the American sector of West Berlin, dad was a nerd in the army, and bought himself an IMSAI 8080. I was fascinated. And then when he got out of the army and into civilian life, he added an Apple ][+, which was my real gateway into coding. I quickly tired of the games that were available and started trying to make my own (which were, well, terrible). But from that point on, I was a computer nerd, first and foremost.
That's a lons story that started at a friend's birthday. He had a computer. A few months later I had a computer too and I learned BASIC.
How much does your knowledge of BASIC affect how you think about the craft these days?
I got interested in software development through a combination of curiosity and problem-solving. I enjoyed figuring out how things worked and loved the challenge of creating solutions from scratch. Over time, this interest grew as I learned more about coding and the possibilities it offers. If you need more info then visit this page.
Got a small kids laptop with a 4x25 char lcd screen which had a lot of kids game like hangman and other educationnal stuff. But one of the "activity" was called "BASIC". That kid computer came with a 200page instruction manual that in fact only explain how to use the BASIC activity. and after a while, I knew basic development. Later on we upgraded to a commodor64 and I already knew how to build large program and now with many more screen estate :)
Many people become interested in software development for various reasons. Some common factors that contribute to an interest in software development include:
Problem-solving: Software development offers the opportunity to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions. This aspect can attract individuals who enjoy analytical thinking and finding creative ways to tackle challenges.
Curiosity and passion for technology: Software development is closely tied to technology and innovation. Those who have a genuine interest in technology, computers, and how software works often find themselves naturally drawn to software development.
Creative expression: Software development is a creative endeavor that allows individuals to build and bring their ideas to life. Developers have the ability to create software applications, websites, games, and other digital products that can have a real impact on people's lives.
Growing demand and career opportunities: Software development is a rapidly evolving field with a high demand for skilled professionals. This demand, coupled with the potential for well-paying and intellectually stimulating careers, can be a motivating factor for individuals to pursue software development.