5 Years of Coding in under a Minute #shorts
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5 Years of Coding in under a Minute #shorts
Most teenagers spend their time actually having a life, but being the highly motivated teenager I was, I decided to learn how to code. After being recommended to start with an easy language like Python, I took their advice and went ahead with learning my first language, Java. And instead of using an online tutorial like a normal human, I decided to buy a 5,000-page book on Java, despite having last read a book about five years ago.
After countless nights grinding away, I was able to finally memorize the main function in Java and code some pretty cool projects, including a chess AI that I'm quite proud of. After learning Java and understanding the fundamental principles of programming, I went on to learn a bunch of other languages and frameworks, including Unity game engine, which I used to develop some mobile games that have done exceptionally well on the App Store.
I'm now studying computer science at Oxford where I actually barely code because the course is mostly just theory. But regardless, I'm glad that I went on this journey.
Keywords
- Coding Journey
- Teenager
- Java
- Python
- 5,000-page book
- Chess AI
- Programming fundamentals
- Unity game engine
- Mobile games
- App Store
- Computer Science
- Oxford
FAQ
Q: Why did you choose Java over Python?
A: Despite being advised to start with an easier language like Python, I opted for Java, perhaps wanting a challenge.
Q: How did you learn Java?
A: I learned Java through a 5,000-page book rather than online tutorials, grinding through countless nights.
Q: What was the first significant project you completed?
A: One of my first significant projects was a chess AI, which I am quite proud of.
Q: What other languages and frameworks did you learn?
A: I went on to learn various languages and frameworks, including the Unity game engine for developing mobile games.
Q: How successful were your mobile games?
A: The mobile games I developed using Unity did exceptionally well on the App Store.
Q: Are you still coding now?
A: I'm currently studying computer science at Oxford, where the course is mostly theory-based, so I barely code now.
Q: How do you feel about your coding journey?
A: I am glad that I went on this journey, despite the challenges.