During this reading, you will learn what some coders think about programming
The opinions expressed here were taken and summarized from a thread on Reddit.
Let’s get started
Vocabulary
Task 1A
Check this vocabulary before jumping into the reading
| Number | Word | Example |
| #1 | Get Stuck | Sometimes I get stuck on a problem |
| #2 | Way too long | Learning JavaScript takes way too long |
| #3 | To work | Your computer doesn’t work |
| #4 | Deal | I am dealing with a problem |
| #5 | Misunderstandings | There is a misunderstanding |
| #6 | Younger | I am younger than you |
| #7 | Career | You had a great career |
| #8 | Right away | I fixed it right away |
| #9 | Stuff | I know my stuff |
| #10 | Current | My current job |
| #11 | Expectations | I have high expectations |
Reading Task
Task 1A
Read what programmers truly think about programming
Read these Reddit comments that express how some people feel about programming,
Derek: I enjoy programming, but of course, I get frustrated when I get stuck on a problem for way too long. But solving that problem makes you feel great.
Anny: I f*cking love the work. The pay gets better with experience.
Dana: I’m passionate about it and I enjoy it when everything works.
Alejandro: I have been a programmer for more than 25 years. I love what I do today. I love coding. I love creating things. I love that people use what I create.
Caleb: What I don’t love about programming is the other stuff. I mean dealing with people, meetings, unrealistic expectations, and misunderstandings.
Kimberly: I love it, because I love to learn, and there is always something new to learn. It’s also exhausting because there is always something to learn.
Daniel: I have to drink lots of coffee to find motivation. I really want to but I don’t like it really. I find it complicated sometimes. And of course, I hate my current job. I wish I was 20 years younger.
Lucy: It’s not like coding is my favorite thing in the world. I code in my free time every now and then and have a few personal projects. However, I do this because of the money.
Questions
Task 1A
What do you like and dislike about IT-related matters?
It is time to think about what you like and dislike about IT-related matters
For instance:
- I like learning new things but there are too many programming languages, frameworks or libraries to study.
