I disagree. I think what they’d need is to learn enough programming along with enough of a given programming context (web dev, game dev, app dev, etc) to be abl

I disagree. I think what they’d need is to learn enough programming along with enough of a given programming context (web dev, game dev, app dev, etc) to be able to piece something functional together. If they go purchase a book “Fundamental C++” then you’re right, they’ll likely give up.