The BASIC programming language is a computer language from the 70s. I was first introduced to it through the ZX Spectrum, a small computer from the 1980s that my father gave me. Back then, not many people had computers, so owning one was a big deal! The ZX Spectrum used a version of BASIC and came with an instruction book. I read it, tried it, and it worked! It allowed me to draw geometric shapes, color them, and place them on an XY axis.
For me, this way of playing became an entry point into programming, as I could create basic visual representations of human figures. It sparked my curiosity about programming languages and how they could bring ideas to life through code. And it made me happy playing with it. Yes, I’m kind of an old-school geek!
So, how did that basic thing shape your mind?
As a kid, around 4 to 5 years old, it was like fireworks… It completely reshaped my conscience, guiding me toward a digital world. The ZX Spectrum 48k opened up a whole new world for me, sparking my curiosity and making me want to learn more about how computers work and how I could create things with them. It laid the foundation for my interest in the world of web development.
And what’s the foundation of this basic attitude?
Basic attitudes can shape a person.
The attitude of my father, by offering me the ZX Spectrum, sparked a positive learning process, encouraged me, and boosted my potential. He saw the value in introducing a powerful tool that completely reshaped my opportunities in the new world, which was fundamental to my personal development.
(Hey, other fathers, take this example and give your kids basic tools, so they can learn too.)
Thank you, Dad.