Learning to code—one small session at a time

Every 'learn to code' resource made it sound like I needed to quit my job and study 8 hours a day. That wasn't realistic for me.

So I set a different goal: code for 20 minutes, three times a week. That's it. No streaks, no pressure.

Some weeks I did more. Some weeks I barely touched my laptop. I posted updates on Strive either way—what I learned, what confused me, what small wins I had.

After 18 months of this gentle approach, I shipped my first app. It's not perfect, but it's mine. And I didn't burn out getting there.