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A developer shares a personal story about building her first website at age 12 in late-90s Poland, only to receive a crushing email from an older peer telling her to delete it. The discouragement halted her programming journey temporarily, but she eventually returned and went on to give conference talks. The post reflects on how harsh early feedback can derail aspiring developers and emphasizes the difference between constructive criticism and discouragement.

The Email That Nearly Stopped Me From Becoming a Developer

Lonely Programmer

<p>I applaud you. It happened to me too.</p>


<p>never let someone tell you what you can’t do.</p>
