Posts by Charles Palmer57

I truly appreciate the kind words of support. 😁 👍

darkcyclist92 said:Self-teaching how to code can only really work for teenagers who possess an immense, lightning-fast capacity for mental absorption. If they have that kind of raw cognitive speed, they might manage to scrape together some semblance of practical knowledge over a five-year period, allowing them to adapt quickly enough to whatever corporate environment they land in... And then, once they're actually in the trenches, a senior developer might grant them a modicum of respect, and... well, that's about it.

I find myself in agreement with gentlecyclist16 that Java remains a premier choice given the current trajectory of digital trends, yet if I may offer my own sincere counsel... perhaps you shouldn't be focusing on what to program or which language to choose at all...

You’ve waited far too long to make your move, and frankly, the competition is already getting too fierce. The technical requirements and project complexities are only increasing every day. By the time you finally wrap your head around the basics, you’ll have wasted so much time and energy just trying to stay afloat. You'll spend years just playing catch-up, only to realize at the end that you've thrown four or five years of your life down the drain...

It is my firm belief that one should focus their energy on their inherent strengths... strive to reach the absolute pinnacle of excellence in whatever field they have chosen to pursue, specifically in the work they are performing at this very moment...

If you are truly hell-bent on pursuing programming, you really ought to find yourself a professional tutor—someone who has been grinding in this industry for years. Honestly, having a mentor by your side can help you pick up skills about five times faster than if you were just struggling through it all on your own... though, I suppose the real catch remains that you'll still be lacking that raw, hands-on practice and real-world experience... however you choose to look at it.

I am no longer a programmer, though I once held that title... and frankly, I wouldn't consider returning to the field for any amount of money...

Greetings. I am twenty-nine years old, and I find myself wondering... is it perhaps too late for me to begin learning web development or 3D modeling? I am curious if it is still possible to achieve true proficiency in these fields and eventually build a successful career...

Is it perhaps more prudent to consider a career pivot into electrical work... and I wonder, would pursuing a trade like that truly be a viable or profitable move at my current stage of life...