> they'll get code-monkeys instead, with a few exceptions. that's an expected outcome of most courses to teach programming. some will excel and others will me

> they'll get code-monkeys instead, with a few exceptions. that's an expected outcome of most courses to teach programming. some will excel and others will merely pass. I think that's ok as far as outcome expectations go. what concerns me more is the prevailing attitude among policy-makers that "tech jobs" is a magical panacea for all working class woes.