18 Toy Projects to Rekindle Your Programming Joy

The author advocates for a hands-on approach to learning, believing that creating is the best way to understand. The article lists 18 toy programming projects of varying difficulty and time commitment, ranging from OS kernels and game emulators to physics engines, compilers, and GUI toolkits. These projects aim to reignite the joy of programming and enhance technical skills. Difficulty levels are provided, making them accessible to programmers of all levels, along with links to helpful resources.