🎨 Programming as an Art — A Book Every Young Coder Should Read
By Prasoon Jadon
At just 16, I set out to write not just another programming tutorial — but a reflection.
A story. A guide for beginners who want to feel programming, not just study it.
✨ “Programming isn’t just code. It’s emotion, rhythm, and creativity.”
📘 About the Book
Programming as an Art is a 11-chapter journey that explores:
- Coding as a form of expression
- Inspirations from legends like Rasmus Lerdorf, Abdul Kalam, and more
- Real lessons for young and beginner developers
- Reflections on your first bug, your first loop, and your first breakthrough
🧑💻 Who Should Read This?
This book is for:
- Students just starting their dev journey
- Curious teens who feel code is more than syntax
- Creators who want to see programming like art
📚 Chapters Include:
- The Canvas of Code
- The First Painting
- The Story Behind PHP
- What Is Art in Programming?
- The Masterpieces in 2025
- And more...
📖 Read It Free
📝 You can read the full book online:
👉 Start with Chapter 1 on Dev.to
🌐 Or read the complete book on GitHub Pages
🎁 Final Thought
This is not a technical reference book. It’s a creative invitation.
So if you're learning to code — or feel stuck — maybe this book will help you fall in love with programming all over again.
“You’re not just a coder. You’re an artist with a keyboard.”
💬 Let me know your thoughts, and feel free to connect!
Top comments (2)
Insightful and well-written as always!
“Thanks so much! What part stood out to you?”