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CODING IS ACTUALLY HARD

duttakapil.com8 min read

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The author of this post shares their personal journey and struggles with learning to code over a decade. Initially inspired by tech giants like Mark Zuckerberg and Steve Jobs, they began self-teaching at 15 using various online resources. Despite early enthusiasm, they faced significant challenges in moving from theory to practice, often feeling overwhelmed and doubting their abilities. The post reflects on the ongoing struggle and the realization that coding is inherently challenging but achievable with persistence.