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Developer Journey
A small illustrated love letter to learning software the only way it seems to work: one “why is this broken” moment at a time.
By Emily Mirabella
February 2, 2026
technology, programming, student
Learning software rarely looks like clean tutorials or instant wins. It looks like installing the wrong version, chasing missing keys, staring at error messages that feel oddly personal, and celebrating when something works just enough. This little illustration captures that rhythm, the quiet persistence, the confusion, the curiosity, and the stubborn hope that keeps students typing anyway.