How Multi-User Dungeons Taught Me To Code

A popular online game called HexOnyx sparked a teenager's passion for programming in the 1990s. Starting with small patches, the 14-year-old gained direct access to the game's source code and began implementing major features. This hands-on experience with a real-world application taught fundamental programming concepts and sparked a lifelong interest in software development. The author suggests this approach of improving existing, open-source projects as an engaging way for young people to learn programming skills.