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Discussion on: Who or what inspired you to do programming?

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Peter Witham

If I remember right, that first time that I felt inspired (any maybe empowered) to create on a computer was attending a computer club at my school (IRL Social Network) and playing with a CPM, Spectrum and then owning a Vic 20.

It was the realization when I stared at the screen that I could create anything I wanted to, I just had to learn how to do it. That's what started me down a path that I've never left.

I consider myself truly blessed to not only have a passion that turned in to a career but to also have such great communities to continue to inspire and participate in.

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Basti Ortiz

I feel lucky to have grown up in a time with computers being easily accessible. I hope I never take for granted how lucky I am to have the opportunity to learn programming with a decent, modern computer.