Question: How Do I Know If Computer Programming Is For Me?

How do i know that computer programming is for me? Growing up i would always hate dealing with computers, and would observe my brother putting computers together. I know programming may not necessarily be putting computers together, but if i grew up hating computers. How would i determine if computer programming for me?

-Abir M.

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[elenakusevska]

"Hating" computers is like "hating" math, or physics, or whatever... People don't like what they don't understand, or what they think that they can't understand. It's overwhelming, and people get stuck. But, these are logical fields that are not hard to follow if you study them systematically. It's about character to a certain extent. The guy said that he hated computers as a kid. Probably because he couldn't understand it, and also, possibly because of the older brother making him feel inferior. If as an adult he can follow the logic and is excited by the field, of course it's for him. People's minds evolve.

[doctorsmiles]

"Is that guy talking to himself... ?"
"Just keep jogging."

[adkadatka]

When i learn online and from books and alone in general i enjoy programming a lot, but when i am in classes in the university it feels so boring and stupid...

[xff]

Yo Eli I hate driving. Should I become a taxi/bus driver?

[yzwme]

Who thought that lady at 0:44 was Ashton Kutcher

[rossmanngroup]

I also like how the camera autofocused onto the stream in the lower left rather than you!

[WafaeBeauty]

i was someone who always "hated" computers, but once by accident i got to code an application and it was so much fun! i discovered a passion for coding and programming coming from someone who was not a huge fan of Tech stuffs, my advice for Abeer is to try it out and see for her self!

[crafter]

I spent 90% of this video trying to figure out if this was a green screen

[candyman]

I am IT and 100% of my time is on computers especially managing oracle databases sql scripting, configuring Cisco routers and much more

[JosX]

I went for a run and this guy is just sitting there in a bright orange t-shirt talking to a camera on his MacBook. Damn, I should stop running.

[jonathansum]

i can work with computer like 12 hours a day. I just passed python basic. I kind of want to build a software or android app. However, i am scared that i will live in a world with computer, instead of a real human being. I love computer, but it is just like u need to say good by to human being.

[Eclectic_MusicProductions]

here's the thing about teaching programming to kids. it gives them something tangible to understand while building deductive reasoning skills. have you talked to the average American child. It's like logic is extinct.

[exzeldeleon]

It's scary growing up and realizing that we know little about the systems we live and are 'supported' by here in the United States. I couldn't agree more.

[Pllutus]

Thank you. I hate how over hyped the tech market is currently. Everyone and their mother is either hyping up becoming a Computer Programmer or an Entrepreneur. I used to love both of these but now i just really like them. The jobs aren't meant for everyone, just like how not everyone can become a Doctor.

[weirdwordcombo]

When I write my own tools for my own benefit I love programming, it is like building stuff with lego as a kid. But in my job I just program for others so I hate it. So I get depressed. I guess I either have to do my own little company or hate myself. Talk about pressure.. I wish all work would gain you money, not just work that benefits the economy. Does someone else feel the same and how do you deal with it?

[leecooper]

Your blunt honesty is a breath of fresh air.

[downeykids]

Great info, I am 38 and have a chance to go back to school. I love computers but never did anything like coding. Now I am really thinking about Computer Science. Not sure tho, I am wondering about other Computer related Degrees. These videos are very helpful.

[malcolmsmith]

It seems easier and cheaper to just start and practice than say medicine, law or most other professions.
To learn medicine or pharmaceuticals you need to pay for classes and take tests and be hired.
With programming you invest your time but not money.
There's also a fear that automation will replace jobs and we don't know exactly witch or how many.
Also these a Integration of programming or at least software into other professions.
It is very hard to know what to do there are many professions and sub professions most of us don't even know about.

[chazzman]

Im a programmer 90 percent of my day is programming. Usually from 8 to 16 hours a day including weekends.

[dnntech]

I can spend a whole day editing a video, but can't program, i don't know if it's because i just started and it's hard or what. I've still decided to go to uni for Software Engineering next year.