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By the age of six, Tao had already developed an impressive understanding of programming. He created a whimsical program named "Fibonacci," infused with humor that showed his youthful personality. This program not only calculated the Fibonacci sequence but also engaged the user with interactive questions, reflecting his early capacity for blending mathematics with creativity.
Clements’s visits to Tao’s home further revealed the student’s independent study habits; he would often spend hours reading mathematics textbooks and exploring new concepts autonomously. His interests even extended into computer programming, where he taught himself the BASIC programming language.