Python · Jan 2026
How I Built My First Python Chatbot at Age 8
I was in Class 3 when I wrote my first chatbot script. It was messy and only had 10 responses — but it worked. Here's how I started.
Read MoreVivan Vimlesh Dwivedi
Age 9 · Class 4 · CEO
Hi! I'm Vivan. I'm 9 years old and I live in India. I learned to code because my dad — Vimlesh Dwivedi — showed me that the best way to understand tech is to build with it.
I started with Python in Grade 3, then Firebase, then React. Now I run my own studio — ViViD App Studio — where I ship real apps. My chatbot Vividly Chat is live and used by real people.
I don't wait until I grow up. I build now. Every weekend is a hackathon. Every idea gets a repo. I'm just getting started.
Kind Words
What People Say
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"Vivan built a working chatbot at age 9. That's extraordinary. His curiosity and work ethic are unmatched. He's not just smart — he ships real products."
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"I've seen many young coders, but Vivan is different. He understands systems thinking, not just syntax. The kid ships. That's rare at any age."
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"ViViDly Chat is genuinely impressive for any developer, let alone a 9-year-old. Multi-model support, memory, personas — it's real software."
My Mission
Building Real Impact
My mission is simple: build useful products young, improve every month, and prove that age is not a limit for creating world-class software.
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Ship Real Products
I focus on launching real apps that people can actually use, not just school demos or practice projects.
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Learn Fast, Build Better
Every project teaches me something new in Python, React, Firebase and AI, and I apply it immediately in the next build.
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Represent Young India in Tech
I want to show that young builders from India can create global-quality software with discipline, curiosity and consistency.
My Thoughts
From My Blog
Firebase · Feb 2026
Why Every Young Dev Should Learn Firebase First
Firebase gives you a full backend without needing a server. As a 9-year-old, it's the fastest way to go from idea to live app.
Read MoreMindset · Mar 2026
You Don't Need to Be a Genius to Code
Coding is not about being smart. It's about being curious and not giving up when things break. I break things every day.
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