Bro you and I had the same origin story. Remember Rampage Toolz!?? I ended up learning a lot from that author. Winsock.
For me my first programmed action was adding a button to a form, coloring it yellow, and having it exit program. I was absolutely shocked and geeked out.
Still just a hobby for me, but I have something in the works. I hope to share it with you all here soon.