Hi, I’m Taren Routt — a woman over 40 who learned to code without a degree and proved that it’s never too late to start.
A few years ago, I knew nothing about programming. I thought coding was only for young people or those with a tech background. But curiosity (and a bit of stubbornness!) pushed me to give it a try. I started small — online tutorials, late-night practice sessions, and lots of mistakes. Step by step, I began to understand the logic behind the code, and more importantly, I discovered the confidence that comes from building something on your own.
That experience changed my life. It showed me that learning to code isn’t just about computers — it’s about growth, independence, and realizing you can reinvent yourself at any age.
Today, I see so many adults — especially women — stuck in the same place I was: curious but intimidated, capable but doubting. We live in a digital world, yet too many of us interact with technology only as passive users. Some try to follow tutorials and become “creators,” but still feel lost the moment the instructions stop.
I wanted more — and I believe you deserve more too. Not just to copy code, but to think like an engineer. Not just to finish a project, but to build it entirely on your own — and understand why it works. That’s what I call independent coding confidence.
That’s why I created Purple Engineer: a space for curious, motivated adults — especially women — who are ready to move beyond step-by-step guides and become truly capable in tech. Here, I share practical lessons, beginner-friendly guides, and honest stories from my own journey. My goal isn’t just to teach you syntax — it’s to help you develop the clarity, resilience, and problem-solving mindset of an engineer.
Because real confidence isn’t about getting every answer right. It’s about knowing you can figure it out — even when no one’s holding your hand.
If you’ve ever thought “it’s too late for me,” I’m here to tell you — it’s not. You can learn. You can build. And you can do it with full ownership of your work. I’ll walk beside you — but the power is yours.