The meticulousness coding instills is one of its greatest benefits. I find that I am more exacting in other areas of my life, from writing to teaching and even just keeping my office organized. In that way, learning to program is much like learning to cook or play a musical instrument; it isn’t so much the specific skill as it is the dedication and work required to develop the skill that ultimately bears fruit.

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