as a Technical Lead, who taught myself to code over 8 years ago, worked in tech since then: If you're trying to learn to code. it's too late. 4 years ago was too late. Spend your time learning the new thing - and a lot of people hate it, but the new thing is AI. leverage YOUR interests with AI. I enjoy coding, I consider myself (and am considered) an expert in software architecture and design patterns - I use AI every day to create things / products. It's a new era where AI work for us.