The Coding Dream

    By Leovigildo

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    14 Aug, 2023

    Once in the heart of Brazil, there lived a young boy named João. João was curious and thoughtful, always dreaming of life beyond his small village.

    João would spend his days helping his grandmother, but his free time was dedicated to his greatest fascination - computers.

    Fascinated by the limited pieces of technology around him, he would dream of one day becoming a computer programmer.

    One day, while helping at the village market, João stumbled upon an old, discarded PC. His eyes lit up with joy as he imagined the possibilities.

    With permission from the owner, he took the old computer home - a glint of triumph and wonder twinkling in his eyes.

    For weeks on end, João spent hours trying to fix the PC. His hands were smeared with grime and sweat, but he didn't mind.

    One fateful day, the computer sprang to life. João's joy knew no bounds, his dream was starting to take shape.

    Without any available resources, he managed to teach himself basic coding. He would hang onto every scrap of information he could find.

    His small victories with the computer not only gave him joy but also started attracting attention from his friends.

    João's passion was infectious, his friends started to take interest in what he was doing, and they learnt together.

    The news of the child prodigy spread within the village, reaching the ears of a visiting teacher, Maria.

    She was intrigued and decided to meet João. Maria was amazed by the boy’s raw talent and decided to nurture it.

    Maria would teach João, and in turn, he would teach his friends. Together, they created a ripple effect of knowledge in the village.

    Word about the village's tech club reached a charity organization focused on empowering tech education in rural areas.

    They decided to support the village, providing computers and resources to foster their learning. The club was ecstatic.

    The injection of resources catapulted the club's ambitions. Soon, they were building websites and basic applications.

    João still had a lot to learn, but his dream of becoming a computer programmer was slowly becoming reality.

    His story reached a tech giant, who was so impressed, they decided to sponsor João's higher education in technology.

    The village rejoiced at the news of their son's achievement, they had nurtured a dream, and now it had taken flight.

    On the day of his departure, João expressed his gratitude to his village, promising to return and further nurture their dreams.

    João flew to the city, his heart full of excitement and a little fear. But his dreams propelled him, his curiosity undeterred.

    With hard work and dedication, he excelled in his studies, making his village and himself proud.

    After graduation, he went on to work for the tech giant, proving his mettle and inspiring many in the process.

    True to his promise, João returned to his village, bringing with him the knowledge and resources to further develop the tech club.

    João aided in setting up a proper tech education center in the village, igniting many dreams and changing lives.

    He went on to inspire and nurture many young minds, just like Maria had once nurtured his.

    João was not just a dreamer, he was a dream maker. His story was one of perseverance, dedication and a quest for knowledge.

    The village’s prodigal son, João, brought about a revolution in his small village, proving that dreams fueled by curiosity know no bounds.

    His love for technology powered his dreams, and his journey inspired many to chase their own dreams.

    But, his greatest achievement was not that he became a computer programmer himself, but that he made it possible for others to do so.

    João exemplified that with passion and dedication, one could change not only the course of their own life, but of others as well.

    His story continues to beat in the heart of the village, a rhythmic reminder of a boy, a dream, and a journey that changed everything.

    In the heart of Brazil, under the shade of mango trees, a new generation of dreamers continue to learn, inspired by João's legacy.

    Among them, there's always one who dreams of being a computer programmer, fuelled by the enduring tale of a boy named João.

    Every dream starts small, but with passion, perseverance and curiosity, it has the power to change lives. Just like João, the boy who dared to dream.