Little Programmers Grow Up

I’m Fabrizio Bitti, CEO of bit Time Software, but today I’m not speaking to you as an entrepreneur. I’m speaking to you as a father. Father of Alessandro, ten years old, passionate about technology and already determined to understand “how things work.” Not just to use them. A desire that, as a programmer, I can only encourage.

For a few months now, Alessandro has been taking an online Python course on Kodland. One lesson a week with a live teacher, plus a well-designed platform that guides him step-by-step along a solid path. I’ve observed him since the first lesson: he always logs in early, adjusts his headphones, opens his notebook. He’s curious, attentive, and most importantly, happy. And for a parent, that’s everything.

It’s not just about code. It’s the context that makes the difference. Alongside him are kids his age with whom he shares a passion for programming. A close-knit small group, guided by a real teacher with whom he has built a relationship of trust. There are no animations or special effects, but a clear and concrete progression. One step at a time, as every language should be learned, not just computer languages. Yesterday, for example, Alessandro was explaining to me what dictionaries are and how key-value associations work.

For me, who has lived the world of software from the inside for over twenty years, seeing my son write his first lines of code is an emotional experience. Not because I dream of a future as an engineer for him (he’ll decide that), but because I know that, whatever path he chooses, the ability to think logically and creatively together will be decisive.

The world awaiting him will certainly be steeped in technology, automation, and artificial intelligence. But I firmly believe that the creativity of a passionate programmer – a human being capable of inventing, adapting, and imagining – will never be replaceable. Online platforms like Kodland are one of the best ways I’ve seen to cultivate this kind of talent. Without forcing it. Without illusions. But with real tools.

Today, I can calmly say that I am happy. Happy as a parent. And happy as a programmer, father of a young programmer.

Fabrizio Bitti
CEO, bit Time Software