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I started by typing in listings from a book (101 Basic Games). Then I'd start modifying the games. Then I'd write my own. It's how people learn.
For a famous example, look at the Beatles. They started by copying other tunes. Then they modified the copies. Then they wrote their own.
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I started by typing in listings from a book (101 Basic Games). Then I'd start modifying the games. Then I'd write my own. It's how people learn.
For a famous example, look at the Beatles. They started by copying other tunes. Then they modified the copies. Then they wrote their own.