Once upon a time in Senegal, there was a 12-year-old boy named Amadou. He had big dreams of becoming a software developer and creating amazing things with technology. Amadou loved computers and was always curious about how they worked.

One day, Amadou heard about a coding competition happening in the big city. Excitedly, he packed his bags and set off on a journey to participate in the competition. Along the way, he met a friendly old man named Mr. Johnson, who was a retired software developer.

Mr. Johnson saw Amadou's passion for coding and decided to become his mentor. He taught Amadou about different programming languages, algorithms, and how to think like a software developer. Amadou soaked up all the knowledge like a sponge and practiced coding every day.

As the coding competition approached, Amadou faced many challenges. Sometimes his code didn't work, and he felt frustrated. But he never gave up. He kept trying, learning from his mistakes, and improving his skills. Amadou realized that perseverance was the key to success.

Finally, the day of the coding competition arrived. Amadou was nervous but excited. He showcased his coding project, a game that he had developed, to the judges. They were amazed by his creativity and problem-solving skills. Amadou won the first prize and became a local hero.