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Posted by ilyass
ilyass
38 Points

40 Years Old is it too late for learning programming

40 Years Old is it too late for learning programming

4 Answers

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,963 Points
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
54,963 Points

How old are you and why quit?

Aayush Mitra
Aayush Mitra
24,904 Points
Aayush Mitra
Aayush Mitra
24,904 Points

My Dad is 48 and he is learning programming.

Doris Keller
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Doris Keller
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 47,926 Points
Doris Keller
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Doris Keller
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 47,926 Points

I'm 54 and I'm learning programming - we're only too old when we're feeling too old! And what's the difference between learning to knit, cooking or a new language? It just takes time, effort and a lot of interest - and that doesn't have to do anything with your age!