Ten Lines of Code That Changed My World

A programmer reflects on ten snippets of code that were personally meaningful throughout their career, ranging from their first "Hello World" program to classics like a self-modifying 6502 assembly routine and a JavaScript quirk that produces unexpected output. Each code sample represents a formative moment that taught them something fundamental about programming, from how computers execute instructions to low-level memory manipulation and debugging techniques. The collection showcases how simple lines of code can spark joy, wonder, or critical insights that shape a developer's understanding of their craft.