From: James Edward Gray II <james@...>
Date: 2006-05-23T07:23:06+09:00
Subject: Re: program writing

On May 22, 2006, at 4:04 PM, corey konrad wrote:

> hmm i dont really have any problems in life that could solved by
> programming.

I don't believe that for a second.  Computers are all about  
repetition.  We all have such tasks.

> Everything i can think of writing is something that already
> exists. It would be kind of rediculous to write a program in ruby that
> already exists in another language wouldnt it?

Not at all.  This process is called "porting" and it is extremely  
popular.  Just one of the many great things it can do is to bring  
powerful libraries to Ruby that are currently only available in other  
languages.

> I dont know i guess i thought it would be more of a creative and  
> exciting thing to get into
> that would fill my head with ideas. I thought i would be able to do
> anything on my computer i guess is what i mean...

It can.  Give it a shot!

> but i realize now that a project like that would probably take years
> of experience and alot of people working many hours.

Then get started today!  ;)

One cool aspect of taking on a project that takes a lot of effort is  
that you learn so much along the way.  You'll become a better  
programmer and you will learn much more about whatever problem domain  
you decide to attack.  Plus, with us here to help when you need us,  
you can't lose!  How cool is that?

Ditch the negative attitude.  You're a programmer now!  Master of the  
(computer) universe.  You are all-powerful and can do ANYTHING!  Go  
forth spreading joy into the world...

James Edward Gray II