Hi! I’m Jeremiah, a writer and copyeditor transitioning to tech. I started learning to program in Python a few weeks ago. And frankly, so far, I’ve been nothing short of amazed and excited. The only regret I have is not having started sooner!

But as the coding proverb (a corollary of the Chinese proverb) goes, “The best time to learn how to code was six months ago—the next best time is now.” I am thrilled by what I’m learning, by the cool things I can make a computer do, and by the numerous doors of opportunity that a mastery of the skill could open for me.

What I'm most excited about

And here is what I’m most excited about. I’ve always been a strong advocate of accessibility—ever since I came across the concept in a UX design article I read last year. I believe everyone deserves access to technologies and devices that enhance everyday life. And developers must design and build products and applications with disabled people in mind. With software development skills, I can contribute actively to the Accessibility Project—I can be involved in building software for people with disabilities!

As I plod through my Python lessons, I’m excited to share what I’m learning with you. Documenting my learning journey by blogging is an excellent way to solidify my understanding of the material and share my knowledge with others.

As a beginner, it’s hard to decide where to start. But I realized that the first step is to get excited about what you're learning and understand why you're doing it. For me, learning how to build software will open doors to new opportunities in the tech industry; more important, it will enable me to achieve my dream, which is building software for people with disabilities.

Why I chose python

First, I dread math. It’s why I even chose writing in the first place: to avoid having to deal with calculations. As a writer and copyeditor, I find words much more interesting than numbers. And I thought coding was all about numbers and complex arithmetic. But it isn’t—thank God!

In fact, one of the things that drew me to Python was its simplicity and readability. Python's syntax is easy to grasp, which makes it an excellent language for beginners with no computer science background. And while there's certainly some basic math involved in programming, it's not as intimidating as I thought it would be.

Python is a versatile, high-level, fast-growing programming language used in a wide variety of applications, from web development to data science to machine learning. I'm eager to learn Python and become an expert developer. I know that it won't happen overnight, but I'm excited about the journey ahead.

What to expect from me

So what can you expect from my upcoming articles on Hashnode? Well, for starters, I'll be documenting my progress as I learn. I'll share my triumphs and my struggles and, hopefully, offer some helpful insights for other beginners along the way.

I'll also write about the use of Python in the real world, from building websites to analyzing data. I’ll write about accessibility and digital humanism. And most importantly, I'll be sharing my passion for programming and writing. I believe that the two disciplines are closely intertwined, and I'm excited to explore how they can complement each other.

In conclusion, I'm thrilled to be starting this journey and sharing it with you. If you're also a beginner programmer, I hope you'll join me and share your experiences in the comments. And if you're an experienced programmer, I'd love to hear your thoughts and advice as well. Let's learn together and make something great!