Never say never, if you want something go for it. The basics of programming are fairly simple loops, arrays, conditions make up a lot of what you need to know. Once you have these basics in whatever language you then apply the same rules against a framework of interfaces. If you started now using free resources on the web you would be able to do many things in six months. Its a bit like skiing, to start and stand up it is hard, then you  stand up, go in a straight line and corner you are a basic skier and can enjoy yourself relatively quickly. Then it takes years to become advanced as you gradually build on experience

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