By this time, he was hooked on coding and, with some tech-savvy school friends, had been given access to a local firm's one computer in return for reporting any problems. Obsessed with learning to program in those nascent days of the tech revolution, he would sneak out at night through his bedroom window without his parents knowing to get more computer time.

That's an awesome story of passion and dedication! It's inspiring to see how the love for coding can drive someone to such lengths. Keep chasing those tech dreams! 💻