My name is Adri and I call the Netherlands home. It is great to read the thread and find people in my position. I am late to programming, in my 40's. I always wanted to learn programming, had a few attempts but found it too difficult with a 9-6. I have the opportunity and means to learn now, which I am very grateful for but I have a few things that scare me senseless: security is one, but mostly it is connecting with fellow developers, opening up and getting accustomed again to being a beginner...with all the facepalm moments that will give me. This is my biggest block, I have been going at it on my own, even after reading hundreds of articles that advise the opposite, so thank you all for your open comments, I realise I am in good company and look forward to the challenges. :-)
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My name is Adri and I call the Netherlands home. It is great to read the thread and find people in my position. I am late to programming, in my 40's. I always wanted to learn programming, had a few attempts but found it too difficult with a 9-6. I have the opportunity and means to learn now, which I am very grateful for but I have a few things that scare me senseless: security is one, but mostly it is connecting with fellow developers, opening up and getting accustomed again to being a beginner...with all the facepalm moments that will give me. This is my biggest block, I have been going at it on my own, even after reading hundreds of articles that advise the opposite, so thank you all for your open comments, I realise I am in good company and look forward to the challenges. :-)