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Re:I self-learned to code at 30 by twalla on Wednesday March 17, 2021 @11:16AM (#26492389)
> Persistence in the face of frustrations along with an actual enjoyment of creating things with code is what got me through.

I want to say that this is essentially what "the knack" is for a lot of engineering/programming types. It's the willingness to beat your head against a wall dealing with something unfamiliar until it works and you understand it a little more. Some people can't stand it - for others the dopamine hit of finally figuring it out makes all the frustration worthwhile.

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Re:I self-learned to code at 30 by sixQuarks on Wednesday March 17, 2021 @11:26AM (#26492534)
That dopamine hit is so delicious when you're learning to code and a bunch of frustrating puzzle pieces finally fit together.
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Re:I self-learned to code at 30 by Leparamour on Wednesday March 17, 2021 @12:16PM (#26493219)
>That dopamine hit is so delicious when you're learning to code

I think you meant 'endorphins'...

Great that you're getting that positive feeling but many people just don't. Just like with the infamous 'runner's high', which I never get. I feel shitty before, during and after running and exercise.

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