I definitely think it is still possible, in this era there are some great courses online even better than some schools if I must say. Try Udacity, everything is mainly in Python there and HN loves python so that would be a plus. But in all honesty I would start with PHP and MySQL if I was you, mainly because you will not only be able to find a job right away once you learn those two but you can make web sites very quickly and the learning curve is very easy comparing to say Java or C++. Plus with PHP and MySQL it will start you the way to learn about server side programming and building dynamic web applications and be easier to learn Python or Ruby ( on Rails).
Ask HN: I am 35 years old with no degree – can I still program?
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Re: Ask HN: I am 35 years old with no degree – can I still program?
#72Most definitely. Go through one of Zed Shaws books ( http://learncodethehardway.org ), probably python or ruby. Then from there look into a web framework while still doing exercises (like project Euler). All the while look for something simple you can write that would help you at your current unrelated career. Even as simple as a "to-do list for accountants". Put it on Github. Email me if you have questions or want t…
Thanks for the Project Euler link. I've been learning JavaScript and these problems (at least the few I've had a look through) could be interesting to complete programmatically.