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🌱 How I Started My Coding Journey in C (2022)

When I started my Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering (AIML) in 2022, I honestly had no idea about coding. Programming felt like a completely new world, and I wasn’t sure where to begin.

Then came my very first programming language: C.


⚡ My First Experience with C

The very first program I wrote was a simple one — printing numbers from 1 to 1000.

It might sound small now, but at that moment it felt mind-blowing. The idea that I could give instructions to a machine and see it execute them instantly was something magical.

That was the moment I realized:

> “Computers can do in seconds what would take me hours — if only I learn how to talk to them.”
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🔑 What C Taught Me

Even though C was just the beginning, it gave me some valuable lessons:

  • Logic matters more than syntax.

  • Small programs can spark big curiosity.

  • Learning by doing is the best way to grow.


🚀 The Curiosity Spark

That one simple program changed my mindset. I went from:
❌ “Coding looks too hard”
✅ “What else can I make computers do?”

This curiosity became the fuel for my entire journey ahead — from exploring websites, to JavaScript, React, and even AI/ML.


✨ Closing Thoughts

If you’re just starting out, don’t underestimate the power of small beginnings. Writing a basic program in C might feel simple, but it can ignite a journey that takes you much further than you imagine.

For me, it all started in 2022, with a few lines of C code that printed numbers — and it completely changed how I look at technology.


👉 This is Part 1 of my journey. In the next blog, I’ll share how my curiosity about the web led me to HTML, CSS, and the world of Web Development.

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