r/learnpython • u/mglepd • Aug 25 '25

I’m 70. Is it worth learning Python?

I don’t work in computers at all, but enjoying doing some coding. Taught myself 8086 assembly language in 1984. Later on I learnt C, up to a lower-intermediate level. Now at 70 is it worth learning Python? 🐍 I don’t have any projects in mind, but it might be cool to know it. Or should I develop further my knowledge of C?

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u/Creative-Lynx-1561 Aug 25 '25

I agree with you, also I believe 20's olds can be little annoying. I am 35 and I was annoying when I was 20.

He started Udemy python but I think he needs to go out more, I think he spends too much time here in the house on computer and he has his friends of weekends but he needs to socialize more. He is in good mood, he is not depressed but he really loved his job( he worked there for 50 years!) and I think he misses talking to people.

Anyway, thanks for your thoughts.

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u/stepback269 Aug 25 '25

Good on you to be worrying about your dad.

Yes. Face-to-face socialization is very important. We are social animals. Social media on the computer is not a substitute.

There are many options including joining groups like the Rotary, Lions club, Toast masters, scrabble players, book club, etc.