We looked at young computer programmers who are making waves around the world and tech leaders who started programming at an early age.
1. Bill Gates
2. Muhammad Hamza Shahzad
Age: 9
Quote: “I want to be Bill Gates.”
Coding Fact: Muhammad Hamza Shahzad is currently the youngest coder in the world.
3. Daphne Koller
4. Tanmay Bakshi
Age: 15
Quote: “You have to be passionate about programming before you can program.”
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If you are looking to jump into coding, or know of a young person that would like to try coding. There are plenty of resources across the web. Though these will not turn you into a software engineer overnight, they are a great place to start. Tools like Minecraft for Education, Kodable, and Tynker are perfect for kids, while Udacity Codecademy can help adults get started.
When did you start learning to code, and how do you think it impacted your life?
cya no time for GIFS LOL
