What inspired a software developer to pursue a career in physics?

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In summary, a software developer may be inspired to pursue a career in physics due to the crossover of skills and problem-solving abilities between the two fields. The use of programming languages and data analysis in physics research may also attract software developers to the field. Additionally, the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in science through their coding skills can be a motivating factor for software developers to pursue a career in physics.
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I'm a software developer with electrical engineering degrees. Originally I'd wanted to be a physicist, as I had a lot of fun solving classical physics problems.
 
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Hello, wisdom! :welcome:
 
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