https://medium.freecodecamp.org/lessons-learned-from-my-journey-as-a-self-taught-developer-41b97067730 > The path of the self-taught developer is tough and clouded with uncertainty. There is no straight line from newbie to career programmer. Because of this, I believe all self-taught developers have a unique story to tell. > In this article, I’ve shared a few stories and lessons learned from my time teaching myself programming. Hopefully reading about my experiences will help you reflect on your past and motivate you moving forward.