Am I too late to learn programming?

Question

Wow! I never thought this question to be overwhelmed with such great responses. Thank you, everyone! You guys are amazing!

Answer 1

Come on, there are many others here who are older and don't whine ;)
Simply focus on the learning pace. Math skills, especially logics, are nice and surely do make it easier to learn, but at some basic level you should catch up quickly.
Only devotion and tackling smaller problems one by one will let you make progress. You have a very friendly community here - if anything, don't hesitate too long to ask!
Good luck!

Answer 2

man. I'm 45 years old and I'm learning C++ to help my daughter with her homework :D. Do you still think you are too old for programming? Take it as a brain fitness :D
ps: now I'm learning C#

Answer 3

Age is just a limitation you put on your mind. Einstein once said "once you stop learning, you start dying"

[Edit] I also started learning programming (excluding basic web development) not too long ago, when I was 24 years old. And it's understandable because when we were younger (in the 90's) we barely had a computer, with Windows 95 and the internet was limited and super slow (dial-up via a 56k modem), there weren't apps like SoloLearn, it wasn't easy to find material related to programming like there is nowadays. Technology has improved so much it's time for us who kept interest in it all this time to be part of it 😊!

PS: This is a popular/duplicate question. Check out these older threads for more advices ☺:
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Answer 4

I started learning with 34 and now with 36 I'm earning my own money as a developer. So first spent your time to know what kind of develop you love, mobile, pc, webservices, games, etc.. then learn which languages and frameworks you have to focus. Makes your best and you will success.

Answer 5

It's only too late if you are dead. ;)
Happy coding!

Answer 6

It is never too late to learn anything , as long as you can enjoy it. 😊

Answer 7

Come on, guy?! I'm 32 years old. And I started from 0 in 31. If I did my choice at your age, I would be just happy and very motivated! Simply begin, and further you'll see that programming is awesome. And what about mathematics... It's hard, but VERY INTERESTING AND POWERFUL science. I don't think that you'll be new Kernighan Ritchie or A. Turing and everyone can learn BASE structures, algorithms, graphs and so on. Practice, practice and a huge wish can break this wall! Never give up and you'll get this!🏅💪☺

Answer 8

It's never too late to learn and that goes for anything,not just programming!
Programming is more focused on logic and less focused on math.
You will still need math at some point (for more complex programs) but it's not a major problem.
Also, I'm older than you and I'm learning here. ☺
Ps: Patience,practice and perseverance are REQUIRED for programming.

Answer 9

If your_age > 0
print ("the code dont care how old you are")

;-) busy learning Python at the moment.

I'm 44 yrs old. Completed 9 courses in the past month and I cant stop. I'm loving it!

Answer 10

I'm 57 years old and I'm learning Java ,HTML and JavaScript.

Answer 11

oh .. and dont worry about the comment from David.. he is just pulling your leg.. lol.. just be consistent and diligent as kuba said and you will be fine. .. by the way i have a son older than you.. and you think you are starting late.. what about me then.. :)

Answer 12

Age is not an issue when learning programming. I'm 44 years old and I'm learning to be a web developer will working a full time job. Get started and don't look back!

Answer 13

Just know that there is no age limit for education. you just need the desire for learning.

Answer 14

Too old? Er, no.... You probably don't need much more than very basic math unless you're going to use coding for things like physics or engineering or statistics. I think the most important thing is to think clearly and logically and pay attention to detail.

Oh, and about Rubik...
https://www.rubiks.com/solve-it/3x3

Answer 15

there is no age limit for learning any thing new .go ahead and start programming :)

Answer 16

Its never too late to start, all links below are for beginners, very easy to follow. All you need motivation which you can get by reading articles on medium posted under freecodecamp tag. Set agenda daily and try to fulfil it. All the best :) Happy coding :)

https://www.w3schools.com/
https://www.codecademy.com/
https://www.freecodecamp.org/

Answer 17

Age is only a number. You are never late, even at your deathbed.

Answer 18

buddy its never too late to learn anything..

Answer 19

also if u want to learn c++ then I can help.I am teaching c++ online skype id malik.mohsin763

Answer 20

It depends on that you want to achieve. If you want to be best in your country till 30, maybe it's too late. But maybe not if you are very gifted. I'm 38. Of course I had course of C++ twenty years ago :), But in general I am starting now.