Is it too late to learn how to Code?
Getting close in turning 40 years old, badly beaten in this game called life - and through the midst of all trials there is this thing that keeps hunting me. My desire to learn how to code.
Instinct keeps reminding me to start right away. He injects the adrenaline I much needed to begin my journey. So I started searching the internet for Web Design tutorials and begin my baby steps in making this "itch" come to life.
But then procrastination kicks in, "Hey Levy, you're too old for this kind of staff. This things are for teenagers. Do you not believe in the old saying "You can not teach an old dog a new trick". You will not make it, besides its hard work and very difficult to understand", he continued by saying "Come on Levy, look at you English, your grammar and your paragraph structures - it is not even polished and here you are trying to learn a new language! Are you nutts?".
Then I begin to doubt myself, again. "Perhaps, procrastination is right. Maybe I am too old to for this goal. Probably, I missed my chance". So, I put the idea back up the shelf and continue chasing rainbows.
But instinct wont give up that easily, pushed procrastinator back and look me straight in the eye and whispered this quotes:
" A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
"What are going to do? It's choice time...", he continued.
Without hesitation, I grab the laptop and begin typing codes.
My First line of HTML and CSS code:
~ HTML CODE ~
<!DOCTYPE html>
<head>
<title>Full Screen Landing Page</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" text="text/css" href="style.css">
</head>
<body>
<section class="intro">
<div class="inner">
<div class="content">
<h1>Breath Easy</h1>
<a class="btn" href="#">Get Started</a>
</div>
</div>
</section>
<p>"The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it." <br>~Michael Josephson~</p><br>
<p>"Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn't learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn't learn a little, at least we didn't get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn't die; so, let us all be thankful." <br>~Buddha~</p><br>
<p>"I truly believe we can either see the connections, celebrate them, and express gratitude for our blessings, or we can see life as a string of coincidences that have no meaning or connection. For me, I'm going to believe in miracles, celebrate life, rejoice in the views of eternity, and hope my choices will create a positive ripple effect in the lives of others. This is my choice." <br>~Mike Ericksen~</p><br>
</body>
</html>
~ CSS CODE ~
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Raleway');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Oswald');
html, body {
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
height: 100%;
width: 100%;
}
.intro {
height: 100%;
width: 100%;
margin: auto;
background: url(images/lake.jpg) no-repeat 50% 50%;
display: table;
top: 0;
background-size: cover;
}
.intro .inner{
display: table-cell;
vertical-align: middle;
width: 100%;
max-width: none;
}
~ Screenshot of my first - Full Screen Landing Page ~
It's never too late to make a start... take a look here at sissy's work it may help you out in a way too.
As for me, I've forgotten programming a looong time ago and yeah, I am also starting to doubt my aging brain cells.. hhahahuhu
Thank you. I am sure our brain is still in top shape (he he he) it is just a bit rusty - as many would say. But the fact that at our age, we tend to balance our time in our work, family and spiritual growth - its hard to squeeze some time for another task (just saying - can't find the correct word he he he).
On a lighter note, thanks to SteemIt we still can practice our coding skill in a simple way and in the same time polished that dusty brain with ideas.
"Full Steem ahead", hmm I think I used that phase last time. Ahh, Yes - in my introduction #introduceyourself article.
I'm not 40 but I also just very recently started to learn code (HTML)! You seem like you're already on your way but sololearn has been my playground for learning, it teaches and it allows you to practice! kudos to us for learning the new skills of trade! <3
Thumbs up, Sarah. Pop the champagne, raise the glass - lets celebrate.
Started using SoloLearn as advised.
Thanks again.
Hahahaha... It's not too late for us to learn more things from the kiddos! Keep it up! Our mind is flexible... Grammar? Well, for me not so big issue as long I can understand what the other saying hehehe...
Thank you for your comments and point of views. Learning new skill maybe not that hard as long as you have the desire to make it happen - one step at a time. I see you as my inspiration in life (no this is not flattering comments) we've been in the same boat together few years back and look where you are now. With persistence and unbreakable will to succeed you are now reaching your goal. And that is my blue print in this journey I would like to take.
"See you at the TOP".
Never too late to learn. Keep it up and you'll do well
Thank you for the support. It fuels my desire to continue moving forward.
never to late.
they also said, better late than never! diba!!!
love it!
this year, i hope to enroll for 3d video animation classes as i love making videos but really dont know how. no clue!
so keep learning new things. the mind is amazing at learning.
Thank you for leaving a post and Yes, I agree - besides there is no harm in trying.
As per you - enrolling on 3D Animation, if you have budget there are schools for short courses here in UAE (e.g. Galaxy Computers asked Kenneth for details). Also there are Filipino institutes offering short computer courses - as far as I know. Probably our embassy is also giving short courses on this.
Else, there are many tutorials in "Youtube" if you want to be self learned.
By the way - you have an amazing voice.
Thank you po for the advice and also for visiting my steemit.
Will go for live class. Yeay!
Most welcome. Glad I could be of help.
Inspiring indeed
Thank you. Will do my best to make an article that is informative and hopefully others may benefit.