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General Discussion

40 Years Old is it too late for learning programming

40 Years Old is it too late for learning programming

4 Answers

How old are you and why quit?

My Dad is 48 and he is learning programming.

Doris Keller
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Doris Keller
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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!