Smologies #35: COMPUTER PROGRAMMING with Iddris Sandu

Multifaceted Talents

Iddris Sandu emphasizes the importance of being versatile in today's world, highlighting how multifaceted talents can drive innovation and success across various fields. He believes that artists, musicians, and fashion designers should collaborate with programmers to create a new renaissance of creativity. Sandu shares his vision of a future where technology and art intersect, stating, "The people that are making the most impact are the people that started off doing something and did something completely different."

The people that are making the most impact are the people that started off doing something and did something completely different.

--- Iddris Sandu

This approach, he argues, allows individuals to leverage their diverse skills and experiences to make significant contributions to society 1 2.

   

Continuous Learning

Continuous learning is crucial in the ever-evolving field of technology, according to Iddris Sandu. He advises aspiring programmers to cultivate a dynamic mindset, as the ability to adapt and learn new skills is more valuable than mastering a single programming language. Sandu states, "Information of the current is, by default, already information of the past," emphasizing the need to stay ahead of technological advancements.

Information of the current is, by default, already information of the past.

--- Iddris Sandu

He encourages learners to take advantage of the numerous online resources available today, such as Udemy and Khan Academy, to continuously expand their knowledge and skills 3 4.