It's complicated. The art includes much more than just "leaning to code"--design, algorithms, analysis, testing, interaction styles, psychology, and more. I b

It's complicated. The art includes much more than just "leaning to code"--design, algorithms, analysis, testing, interaction styles, psychology, and more. I believe the best approach is an apprenticeship. Find someone who is an expert and work with her/him on several complex projects.