How I Became a Python Programmer—and Fell Out of Love With the Machine

It all started when I was a young computer science student eager to learn everything about the world of programming. I was fascinated by the inner workings of machines and how they could be programmed to perform complex tasks. For me, programming was a way to connect with the machine—to speak its language and make it do my bidding.

As I delved deeper into the world of programming, I discovered Python—a versatile and powerful language that seemed to unlock endless possibilities. I was captivated by its simplicity and readability, and soon, I was spending all my free time writing Python scripts and exploring its libraries.

But as I immersed myself in Python, something began to change. I realized that my focus had shifted from the machine itself to the language that controlled it. I was no longer interested in the intricate workings of the computer—I just wanted to write elegant code and see it run flawlessly.

And then, one day, it hit me. I had fallen out of love with the machine. I had become so obsessed with programming in Python that I had forgotten the very thing that had drawn me to computer science in the first place—the magic of the machine itself.

It was a wake-up call for me. I realized that I needed to rekindle my passion for the inner workings of computers and not just focus on writing code. I decided to learn more about hardware, operating systems, and computer architecture to deepen my understanding of the machine I had once loved so dearly.

Today, I am still a Python programmer, but with a newfound appreciation for the machine that powers it all. I have rekindled my love for the intricate workings of computers and the magic of programming that brings them to life. And I am grateful for the journey that led me to this realization.