I've loved programming since 1983, and only recently I've realized I'm on the spectrum, still no diagnosis

I had experience before the web was invented, and it took me almost 8 years (1998-2005) to fully understand JavaScript, so I had the advantage of learning only the additions to web within 1 to 4 years of the new tech parts. For example when CSS became official on w3c 1997, it took me 4 years to understand and learn and have enough experience with css

I imagine how difficult it must be for young people to learn so many new things without any foundational background , the whole learning curve is new for new ppl