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Ehm...again, maybe they don't want to learn how to code as badly as they think they do.

• antisthenes 10y ago
  Or maybe they're adults with responsibilities that don't have the time to learn how to code effectively and are stifled by the enormous amount of choice (interpreted vs compiled? front-end vs back-end? framework vs raw code? self-learning or bootcamp?). Most successful developers neglect to mention the plethora of free time they had to study code in grade school and university. Once you get out and have to support yourself with a job, your free learning time shrinks to a 1/4 of what it was. Yeah, you can sacrifice some things and learn to code eventually, but it's much harder after school. It really is that simple.
  • canterburry 10y ago
    Fair point.
    • wst_ 10y ago
      No, it is not a fair point. Either you want to do something, or not. If you have no time because your existing job - quit the job. It might sound scary, but only then you'll be able to truly answer the question. Do you REALLY want to code? If so, learn and find a new job. Not having a job would work as a huge motivation. And when you finally do find one, I guarantee you'll feel great.