At just 14 years old, an independent student in India made a bold choice: instead of chasing traditional exam scores, he chose to write real-world code. "NOT MARKS, I WROTE CODE" is a deeply personal memoir and unfiltered manifesto that explores the journey of a self-taught developer navigating a rigid education system. Through hands-on experiences with software architecture, full-stack systems, and independent projects, this story challenges the status quo of modern schooling. It offers practical insights, raw reflections, and an empowering guide for anyone who believes in learning by building rather than memorizing.