What inspired you to pursue a career or hobby in programming? (programming.dev)

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[-] thomasdouwes@sopuli.xyz 43 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Computer plays video games
I want to make video games
Learn to program
Never even make video games

[-] Lnrdrople@suppo.fi 8 points 7 months ago

Yeah... Decades later I still sometimes think about making video games, but never have any time to do more than write down a quick idea. Maybe one day...

[-] HIMISOCOOL@lemmy.nz 5 points 7 months ago

Rinse and repeat with all engines on the market

[-] onlinepersona@programming.dev 1 points 7 months ago

Lol, that was me. Took a course on game development and the professor said "I don't advise a career in game development unless you can deal with crunch". Now I treat HTTP requests in python and question my life choices.

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