Welcome back to Dev Journeys. Today, we’re debunking the biggest coding myth: “You’re too old to start at 30.” As Adam Lyttle puts it, “Your age—and life experience—might be your greatest advantage in becoming an independent developer.” Think about it: you’ve navigated dead-end jobs, paid off debt, and learned resilience along the way. Those real-world skills translate directly to building—and selling—apps. Adam went from frustration to a six-figure app business, simply by applying the discipline and strategic thinking he’d honed over years outside tech. He reminds us, “It’s never too late to learn coding,” and that late starters often outperform fresh grads because they bring focus, resourcefulness, and a clear vision of what success means. So if you’re 30, 40, or beyond, grab that laptop and start your first line of code. Your next big breakthrough could be just one tutorial away.
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