When did you realize that programming is your professional direction?.

The realization that programming is my professional field came gradually, when I started to enjoy solving complex problems and seeing the results of my work in the form of working programs.

For example, when I first wrote a small project in C or C++, which actually worked and helped automate some routine task, I understood that I wanted to develop in this direction.

Another important moment was understanding that programming is not just a set of commands, but a creative process where you can create new tools and solve real problems.

For many, this realization comes after their first successful projects, internships, or when they start receiving positive feedback from colleagues and users.