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.