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# [Why I Wanted To Become A Developer](https://ammaaraslam.hashnode.dev/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A bit of a short story as to why I wanted to become a developer.

Aug 21, 2022 · 5 min read · ammaaraslam.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam)

@ammaaraslam · Colombo, Sri Lanka

  
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FullStack Developer 👩‍💻 | Tech Enthusiast 🚀 | Foodie 😋 | Blogger 📝

I am a self-taught developer from Sri Lanka with a passion for learning new technologies. Currently proficient in HTML, CSS, JS, ReactJS, Python, Next.js and learning Flutter and Electron.

## Responses 5

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[Sreekesh Iyer](https://hashnode.com/@sreekeshiyer)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/630255d3dc09f71f101c7cb2)

Lovely story! Wish you the best Ammaar🙌👏

[Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/630255d3dc09f71f101c7cb2#reply-6302c47a8cb53b2c162660fd)

Thank you very much [Sreekesh Iyer](https://hashnode.com/@sreekeshiyer)!

[Muzzammil](https://hashnode.com/@humblemuzzu)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/63021503428d2725de1a86d7)

Awesome !! I sent you a message on Twitter.

[Alfred J Dollaring](https://hashnode.com/@ajdollar)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/6301e3b8428d2725de1a7e65)

Great write up Ammaar.

[Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/6301e3b8428d2725de1a7e65#reply-6302c4878cb53b2c16266100)

Thank you [Alfred J Dollaring](https://hashnode.com/@ajdollar)!

[Amit Kusumben](https://hashnode.com/@amitkusumben)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/6301d67f428d2725de1a7cad)

Wow! Didn't know you were 17 and starting to code at the age of 13? Man you're amazing! Keep it up, you have a great future ahead of you!!

[Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/6301d67f428d2725de1a7cad#reply-6301d9f4dc09f71f101c69b3)

Thank you very much for your kind words!!

[Swarna Mallick](https://hashnode.com/@smallick)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/6301d41ddc09f71f101c68cd)

Awesome journey [Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam)! Keep it up.

[Ammaar Aslam](https://hashnode.com/@ammaaraslam)

[Aug 21, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-wanted-to-become-a-developer/6301cea0dc09f71f101c6798/comment/6301d41ddc09f71f101c68cd#reply-6301d9cddc09f71f101c69a8)

Thank you!