“What is coding? Some people think it’s hacking. I used to think so too.”
When someone sees a terminal full of text, their first guess is often: hacking.
There are still people who assume coding means breaking into a system, as if we’re all modern-day spies.
To some, even looking at code feels dizzying.
But the truth is: coding is not scary , it’s actually fun.
It can be messy, frustrating, yet deeply rewarding.
🚀 From Confused Beginner to Curious Explorer
Before I entered college, I knew nothing about IT, let alone coding.
So why did I choose a major in Computer and Network Engineering, something completely outside my comfort zone?
Because of the challenge.
I’ve always believed that learning something you don’t know at all is more valuable than staying in your comfort zone.
I didn’t know what an algorithm was, or how a “function” works.
But as I began writing my first lines of code, practicing regularly, I started to understand the structure, the logic, and even how different languages behave.
Was it easy? Not at all.
But that’s where the fun lies.
🧩 Errors Are Not the Enemy - They’re Hidden Treasure
If I wrote perfect code every time, I wouldn’t grow.
I’d be stuck using the same patterns, afraid to explore.
But errors force me to think, to connect ideas, to really understand what the code is doing.
I don’t hate errors, in fact, I treasure them.
They give me new knowledge, new perspective, and sometimes… even a breakthrough.
Yes, there were times I almost gave up.
I cried.
But crying didn’t solve anything, sleeping did.
I once dreamed about fixing an error and the crazy part is: it worked.
Turns out that when the brain is too tired, it can’t see new possibilities.
So I learned to rest, recharge, and come back with a clearer mind.
🧠 Coding Trains the Mind — and the Heart
To me, coding is like a mental game.
It trains my logic and my patience.
It’s not about speed, it’s about clarity and endurance.
And no, you don’t have to be a genius to write algorithms.
You just need to be curious and keep learning.
Through coding, I’ve learned more about myself:
- I’m a fast learner
- A pattern seeker
- And I deeply enjoy analyzing, more than typing
💡 Why I Love Debugging
What I truly love is not the writing part, nor the success part, but the thinking part.
- Finding the bug
- Tracing the logic
- Understanding the why behind the error
It’s like solving a mystery.
That’s probably why I love working with data too , because data is like chaos.
Numbers, colors, randomness , waiting to be discovered.
And once you identify patterns, connect clues, and extract insights,
it’s like unlocking a hidden door.
It’s like being in a dark room, pressing buttons randomly then suddenly, a window opens with a breathtaking view.
🏁 Final Thought
Coding isn’t just for techies.
It’s for thinkers, dreamers, and those who enjoy solving tiny puzzles with big impact.
It teaches you how to handle frustration, how to be patient, and how to see beauty in structure.
So if you ever feel stuck in your learning journey take a break, breathe, and come back.
Because when it finally works, it’s not just your code that grows, you grow too.
🚀 Explore My Project
If you’re curious to see what I’ve been working on, feel free to explore the following project:
- 🛠️ General Projects on GitHub : Dive into my collection of works, experiments, and open-source contributions:
👉 github.com/MuthiahAinun