Should I learn programming as now I am in the age of 30 ?

Question

Should I learn programming as now I am in the age of 30 ?

Answer 1

"Programming" as a general term leaves a lot to be desired. I taught myself 8086 assembly language many years ago (had a good book, was critical to success). Dabbled in BASICs, C, etc. I'm taking web development now. What do you want to learn to program for, and in what language? Asking this question @ 30 years of age is frankly stupid, you're just a kid LOL. Why do you want to learn it, and what specifically? Rephrase the question please.

If you want to make games to sell, just move on. Everyone wants to do that. You'll likely (statistically) never break into that field except as a grunt. There are a million other ways to express yourself programmatically. Try bettering humanity for instance. Or getting a better job.

W/regard to my experience thus far w/web development, it's not exactly my bag exactly. But aspects of it are interesting and useful. It's not all about visual web design (generally my least favorite aspect). But querying databases and other stuff. It's ok, but I'd rather be hacking kernels and whatnot. Or programming embedded systems. Or just messing around w/something like Delphi, which is all but dead I guess. Creating applications that will make my and other's lives easier.

Answer 2

You're never too old to learn a new skill, and the best part is programming only requires the ability to type and read with at least some eye-sight, so you can do it virtually forever.



I work in programming software sales, and I've spoken with 60-80 year old programmers who have long since retired, but still keep up with the latest technology just for fun.

Answer 3

You can learn ANYTHING at any age: I am 67, and I am still learning something every day (not necessarely programming!)

But "programming" is another matter.

To become a "good" programmer, you MUST have a "left oriented" brain, that is, a LOGICAL mind.

If you don't, you will never be good, but you may become a good designer, or a painter (right brain).

TRY IT!

If you can't grasp the basics in a few weeks, then it is not for you!

Answer 4

You should ask yourself do I want to learn programming, and not should I learn programming as now I am in the age of 30.



It does not make sense to me if you started to learn something, you might not want to learn.



The choice is yours to make.

Answer 5

Firstly, I want to let you know there is no age of learning if you really interested in the required field.



Also, If you want to learn programming you should start from the HTML part . After that a person should think about the C , C++ this is for beginners & after doing all these if you find further interest in programming field you can have choices of moving ahead to choose further to PHP, Java or the CMS which are Wordpress, Magento & Joomla. All you required is to think logically & full dedication towards it.

Answer 6

Should you learn Spanish, should you write poetry? Should you read a book once in a while? Should you

drink coffee? Should you learn a little more mathematics? Why in the hell are you asking our permission?

Are we some sort of priesthood, to approve your application, to certify your entrance to the brotherhood? If

you really think 30 is the age where decline sets in, and you cannot learn, then you should see your doctor, or

just call 911. You have no business trying to become a programmer. If you want to learn, you will, and you

won't ask a bunch of ignorant people who don't know you. Get a grip.

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> John (gnujohn)

Answer 7

Stop worrying and start learning! Think about what you want to program, is it mobile app development, is it web based, or developing drivers for hardware? Then go ahead with the relevant programming language and platform. Programming is something that takes many many years to master, but the good news is you don't need to be a master to get a job as a programmer.

Answer 8

it's your desire that will make the difference, if you want something bad enough you will make it work, Humans have been doing amazing and unbelievable feats at virtually any age a very long time now. Think about it when you were a child you learned to speak your native language because you needed to but if you were to try and learn another language just by listing to someone speak their language you would very quickly give up because you don't have to, you have to want something so bad that it becomes much like a need more than a want. if we as children can accomplish such an amazing feat doesn't it stand to reason we have the potential to much more.

Answer 9

It depends on what you want to achieve.



1.) There is SO much software 'out there' that it is usually easy enough to find a program that will do what you want done.



2.) If there really isn't anything 'out there' you can use, learning programming TO AN EXTENT might be a good idea; that is, learn to use something like MS Excel (for example, depending on what kind of thing you need doing) which includes quite powerfull functions for automating tasks (write a MACRO, essentially). That way you only have to concentrate on the CORE TASK and the system takes care of the rest of the work.



3.) If you really want to do it all yourself, begin with a simple(ish) programming language or system; I still use RAPIDQ (which is a kind of BASIC system .... its free too and powerfull enough). Visit

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/rapidq/info

and see (hooray for Yahoo groups!).

Answer 10

Offcourse, you can learn programming at age of 30 because there is no age of learning .

Answer 11

You are NEVER to old to learn.



Go out and buy a raspberry pi B+, as long as your TV has HDMI and you remember to buy the pi power adaptor to power the thing, the SD card to hold the os, it will be a tiny inexpensive programming platform, most people use wheezy and python, but if your going to learn install C++ on it, and learn from the start.



Buy yourself amazon books (the 2nd hand ones are the best, not much can go wrong with books lol, and u dont need them new unless you have OCD lol)

Answer 12

Yes, You still able to learn programming.

Answer 13

I went back to Uni to study Information Systems in Business at the age of 32 ( no I was not the oldest in the class ) Computing was always my hobby, so now I wanted to make it my profession, have been in IT for 20 years now, so I say go for it !

Answer 14

I''m 56 I"m repairing on my own time i never touched a computer untill 2005 my question is this are you working if not anything is better than nothing I would say sure why not what do you have to loose

Answer 15

There's highschoolers that know programming, so it's a pretty easy skill to learn. You should go for it.

Answer 16

Yes

Answer 17

it is not factor age you can learn programing

Answer 18

Do you want to learn programming? Not much else matters.

Answer 19

Yes why not you can surely learn it at any age what require is your dedication.

Answer 20

Why not? I am 56 and in my final year of a computing degree. Even if you do not use it professionally, the skills that are involved (logic, analysis, planning) are all useful elsewhere.

Answer 21

offcourse u can-do. age not fact for learning programming. keep mind on study and u will get success. ..best of luck

Answer 22

There's never a wrong time to do the right things.

Answer 23

It would be just as useful. There are a lot of companies competing to hire programmers. With your added experience it would be the best.

Answer 24

The sooner the better. The robot uprising is near...

Answer 25

Sure you should. I started at 30 and in 2 years I quit my government job. :)

True story...

Answer 26

Yes.

Answer 27

Yes, you can learn it.

Answer 28

of course you should. there is no age of learning.

Answer 29

yes

Answer 30

It;s better not to bargain with the age while learning.................

Answer 31

yup

Answer 32

Go for it if you want it!

Answer 33

Yes please! We need real life experience & skills :)