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Hello, and thanks for the welcome!
Why am I here...at age 78...dragging along an impressive collection of age-related ailments? Well, my brain still works, and I still enjoy life, learning, and the processes of making things.
Back in the software Dark Ages (the early 1980s), I got jobs writing hardware and software manuals in the telecommunications industry because of my previous work as a photojournalist for newspapers and magazines. I had no clue what I was doing, but I learned by asking questions, reading existing materials, and doing what I could to try to make better documentation. I didn't learn much about actually developing software, however, because I was too busy clarifying gobbledygook and preparing and shipping thick manuals in three-ring binders all over the world.
When I retired from the telecom industry in 2009 (after layoffs at several different companies), I resumed doing photojournalism part-time. But I also realized I missed being in the software world, even though I had never done anything more than interview software engineers, badger them for feedback, and tinker a little bit with BASIC, C, and early Erlang.
Since then, I have been playing around with a lot of different software packages as a hobbyist. I don't call myself a "developer," and no one has ever paid me to write software. I do, however, look at a lot of software books and online classes for beginning and intermediate-level developers. And I go through many of the code examples just to see if I can make them work (or blow them up with bad modifications).
I am here now with no expectations of finding work as a entry-level developer. I am nobody's idea of a programmer. But I do have a sincere desire to get better at the things I am currently able to do (not very well) with a wide range of software languages, tools, test procedures, and so forth. Also, I enjoy helping others, when there's something I can actually help with.
I've always been a reader, a lurker, and a lone wolf, so I've never sought out any software mentors or tried to pose a bunch of questions to busy developers. I learn what I can when I can. And I am already picking up some good tips and information from the posts on DEV.to.
As far as what I am interested in, I'm currently tinkering (just above the "Hello, World!" level) with languages, frameworks, and packages such as Java, JavaScript, Rust, Python, C#, .Net Core, Angular, PostgreSQL, Go, Spring Boot, and one or two others I don't remember at the moment.
What do I expect I will do with what I may glean--and retain--from this digital overload? Nothing much except help keep my brain cells alive and alert as I plunge toward old age. Oh, and some of this software stuff actually is fun, especially since none of it is required to keep a roof over my head and pay my bills.
So, that's me. Hello, world!
Greetings! I just joined this site, and expected to be one of the older members. But you've got me beat by over 20 years!
Hey, Todd! Nice to meet you, kid! (Okay, semi-bad joke :-) ) I'm not very good at any language, but Python and Java are two of my favorites. Right now, I'm banging my head against Angular 15. But I'll probably get back to Java and Spring Boot next week, before...in my senility...I forget how to start them up again!
What Todd said :-)
You are an inspiration, Si Dunn
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What a story! Hello!
Thanks! I appreciate the "Hello!"
And the "What a story!" comment, too!
Hi all. I am currently working in telecom industry, but I want to change to front-end developer. I am learning HTML, CSS and Javascript and hoping to make my portfolio by summer 2023. Lovely meeting you all!
Welcome! Good luck in your journey :D
Welcome man/lady (who you are) π. Hope it wil be great journey.
Just wanted to say welcome to everyone new and not-so-new to DEV. π
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Thank you Aneeqa!
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Hello!
I am here with 2+ years career break due to covid-19 pandemic situation, parenting and some other reasons.
Currently I'm upskilling myself to enter the workforce again as a Senior Front End Developer.
Hoping to improve my tech knowledge while contributing to this community as much as I can.
Thanks for amazing people who read this short note about me.
Nice meeting you all!
Hey this is Haziq, It's mine pleasure to join this community. I am Here to expand my skillset and help others do the same.
Hi there! My name is Ankit and I am a Student in Mumbai University. I am currently enrolled in a computer science degree program. I stumbled upon this platform while searching for information online. In my free time, I enjoy Walking.
Hello everyone
Been here for about 1 years and wish I joined longtime ago . I always wanted to to blog and share what I have learned so far in my career but was reluctant to start. Joining the AWS community Builders gave me the boost I need .
Kudo to @ben and his team for building such an amazing tool . I have a whole list of topic that I plan on writing a blog about this year.
Hello! I've been reading posts here for a while but never been active. Recently I decided to start writing what I learn along the way and made my first post here :) Glad to be part of this community, hope we learn and grow together even more in this new year!
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