Dan Luu • 9/12/2016

How I learned to program

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The author, a former electrical engineer, shares their non-linear journey into a programming career. They debunk the common narrative that programmers are 'natural whiz kids,' detailing their initial struggles and the circuitous route that led to their success. The article emphasizes the value of meta-skills over raw technical talent.

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