Ok, there is "learning to code" part and "working as a developer". The first one was years and years ago, and it was mostly fun. It definitely changed the way my brain operates but in subtle ways.
The second one is more recent and had more effect on my life in general. This is what I got:
More confidence, because I know I can make things I don't yet know how to make.
On the other hand, imposter syndrome because things are hard most of the time and you don't know how to solve them until you solve them. It feels you are stumbling in the dark most of the way.
Almost no social life and no active hobbies since I started working on my own stuff in addition to the main job. All I want to do is coding and learning more useful things. Or collapse.
My eyesight dropped. And I developed an unhealthy relationship with coffee.
Feeling of safety because I know I can always find a job.
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Ok, there is "learning to code" part and "working as a developer". The first one was years and years ago, and it was mostly fun. It definitely changed the way my brain operates but in subtle ways.
The second one is more recent and had more effect on my life in general. This is what I got:
More confidence, because I know I can make things I don't yet know how to make.
On the other hand, imposter syndrome because things are hard most of the time and you don't know how to solve them until you solve them. It feels you are stumbling in the dark most of the way.
Almost no social life and no active hobbies since I started working on my own stuff in addition to the main job. All I want to do is coding and learning more useful things. Or collapse.
My eyesight dropped. And I developed an unhealthy relationship with coffee.
Feeling of safety because I know I can always find a job.