When it comes to programming, she's almost entirely self-taught.
Tips
history
First seen in Tang poet 贾岛's poem 《送贺兰上人》: '无师禅自解' — 'without a master, his Chan understanding came of itself'. Praise rather than understatement: implies real natural talent.
usage
Use it for someone showing genuine ability, not for someone bumbling along untaught. A common compliment: 你真是无师自通！
