Microsoft Co-Founder Bill Gates has shared personal reflections in a book, marking 50 years since he and Paul Allen wrote the computer code that led to the creation of Microsoft. In a detailed article, Gates revisits the early days of programming and the experiences that shaped his career. He speaks about writing code for the Altair computer as a teenager and how it marked the beginning of his lifelong interest in software. Gates also recalls key moments at Harvard, working with early computing labs, and receiving encouragement from professors who recognized his potential. Alongside these milestones, he reflects on the influence of family, teachers, and friends who shaped his way of thinking.
The article, written to accompany the launch of his memoir Source Code, moves between personal stories and deeper self-reflection. Gates shares how his thinking has shifted with age, particularly as he approaches 70. He describes the book as his first effort to look inward and examine moments from childhood, early friendships, and challenges he rarely discussed publicly. From childhood therapy sessions to the loss of a close friend at 16, Gates offers a personal view into how these experiences influenced both his character and his work. He plans to continue exploring these themes through future writing.
