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# [Why I write Code](https://www.sharonjebitok.com/why-i-write-code?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you had met me a few years ago and I told you one day I would be a software developer or engineer, that would have been a lie. In high school, I liked sciences and math, whenever we were told to mention or write down careers we would like to pursu...

Sep 4, 2022 · 4 min read · sharonjebitok.com  
Updated Jun 19, 2025  
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## Written by

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## Responses 4

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[zablon oigo](https://hashnode.com/@zablon)

[Mar 22, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/641acf7f8cda7e11ee562b91)

Inspiring article Sharon.

[Isaac B](https://hashnode.com/@BurbridgeJnr)

[Mar 19, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/6416ee8e97db1bd550a2c8ba)

Great and inspiring ideas...I thought am left behind or maybe am late for this, maybe but after having time on this content, have gained the motive to keep grinding hard no matter the circumstances that may held me back. Brighter days are there really!

[Jebitok](https://hashnode.com/@w1t3r)

[Mar 19, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/6416ee8e97db1bd550a2c8ba#reply-6416f90597db1bd550a2ca6e)

Wishing you all the best and your time is your time!

[Nicholas Kipkoech Ngetich](https://hashnode.com/@NickeyKipkoech)

[Sep 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/6315892804768af286e4f203)

I love your story least I know something is going to push us in this industry... I have the same storyline too but yours hit it deep. Goodluck champ

[Jebitok](https://hashnode.com/@w1t3r)

[Sep 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/6315892804768af286e4f203#reply-6315b11f04768af286e4fead)

Hey, thank you Nicholas I always believe everyone has a story to tell maybe it would be great to read yours too.

[John Fáwọlé](https://hashnode.com/@johnfawole)

[Sep 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/631564a7041b51e1712e6421)

wow, it was nice reading your story, Sharon.

[Jebitok](https://hashnode.com/@w1t3r)

[Sep 5, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/why-i-write-code/6314d3f5d49bb9d8c2f77303/comment/631564a7041b51e1712e6421#reply-6315b0e8041b51e1712e7472)

Thank you, John.