I would like to get into web development, but the problem is that I'm 25 years old and I have the feeling that I'm too old for this area.
I mean the developers my age are already senior and have a lot more experience than me.
so my question is am i right and should i be looking for something else and if not how can i develop better to catch up with my generations?
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First off, NO! You are not old for programming, no one is actually. You can learn programming at any age as long you desire and like it.
"I mean the developers my age are already senior" - In my experience I've worked with people that are in this area for 10+ years and they still don't know anything mostly because they don't know how to progress or they are too lazy to do so. How you progress is up to you and honestly the age should not bother you at all.
Now go out there, explore web development, have fun(or cry when something breaks) and never again question your age. :)
Naw, I’m 42 and know people who started in their 50’s, you got this!
Oooh no ! No age to be here and to practice web development. 🚀
My brother got into software development in his late 30s/early 40s and is thriving a few years in. You'll be fine if you're excited about it.
I think you're never too old to start.
And consider this, the rate of change in technology happens so quickly that there are always new things coming out. New programming languages, new frameworks, new methods of thinking, ways of working, etc. ... with all these new things coming out that means that lots of folks are new. There are devs that spend lots of time really specializing in something, but stepping outside that specialization, they still have to learn new things too, so I'd argue that even experienced folks commonly have this feeling of newness too.
I imagine it's very difficult trying to absorb so much information when you're new... the breadth and depth of things to learn is far and wide. Don't get too down on yourself and know that imposter syndrome is a common feeling... just look at all these posts on the topic!.
I bet you have a whole lot to offer and new perspective to bring to the table. Don't count yourself out, you are absolutely not too old to be here. You are very welcome in this community!
Never!
Programming is still a growing field, and personally I don't think you can ever be "too old" and this is coming from someone with 12 years experience in the field. What you learn starting out may be useless in few years if the industry mindset changes, or if a new techonology replaces it. If you are willing and excited to learn software/web/app development then your age shouldn't be a consideration.
I'd definitely encourage you not to think about age here - there's no barrier to learning and getting involved at all. Not only that, but the range of age groups and experience levels is one thing that I value about communities such as DEV and others - everyone is constantly learning, and remembering how they learned, and discovering things they didn't know about, because they never went back to find out how something worked.
Welcome to the community!
Hello,
Just to add to the discussion. There is no such thing as being too old for being a developper.
However there is a thing about being motivated. If you enjoy programming it's a first step. If you like learning it's a second one.
Indeed, software industry is always evolving and unlike some jobs, you'll need to contantly learn new technologies, update your skills and when you'll be experienced enough, you'll need to evolve your game by mentoring less experienced developpers. So you'll also need to like sharing your knowledge.
I see some developpers coming to this industry only for the paycheck without motivation for programming or software engineering. They have a hard time keeping up with the pace of technology evolution.
So, if you enjoy programming, go for it. Come join us. You'll see that a vast majority of software community is welcoming.
It depends on where are you. It would be yes if you are in China.
no, I'm in Germany😂
25 too old?? No, no and NO! I became a developer at 38! You GOT this!!!
First, welcome to Dev. Second, I'd encourage you to not compare yourself to others. Your journey is different. What brought you to where you are is different. That is a uniqueness only found in you.
The question I ask is "What is it that attracts you to the path of web developer?"
You're totally okay :) If anything, I wish I started at 25 because I had more experience that was helpful as a web developer!
Don't worry you've got this! I used to think that I'm too young but age doesn't matter.
I don’t think you’re ever too old to do anything you set your mind too. Development is ever evolving and so you’ll always be learning no matter what age you are. Hope you do it! Good luck 😊