Learning to Code at 40 Is Easier Than at 20

Описание: It sounds backwards, but hitting 40 makes learning to code more powerful than doing it as a kid. You already know what to build, who to sell to, and why it matters.

In this episode, Tom and Aaron share why they're learning Ruby, Rails, and Hotwire in their 40s and how business experience is actually an advantage. We dive into:
Why you can't utilize AI properly without coding skills
The difference between learning to code for a job vs learning to code for business
Why business veterans make faster learners: you know what to build
AI doesn't replace code, it amplifies it: you still need to understand the language of software
Traditional learning vs vibe coding: two paths to the same destination
Why we chose Ruby on Rails and Hotwire specifically
What "Rails money" means and why every bootstrapped exit we know used it
How Hotwire Native lets you update apps without App Store reviews

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:46 - Why Business People Can Learn to Code Faster
06:06 - Why AI Doesn't Replace Coding
09:07 - Our Approach To Learning to Code At 40
11:48 - What To Do Next

This isn't about becoming a software engineer or passing interviews at Google. It's about adding the ability to build products to your existing business skills. If you can sell but can't build, you're missing half the equation. If you understand business problems, pricing, positioning, and distribution, you're not starting from zero. You're starting with 20 years of context.

If you're a business owner who always wanted to learn to code but thought you missed the window, this episode shows you why now is actually the best time to start.

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