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Desktop computers were released in the 1980s(Apple II, MS-DOS). If you think about it, that's only 40 years at most where the gates of software programming has
by llaolleh 4y ago
Desktop computers were released in the 1980s(Apple II, MS-DOS). If you think about it, that's only 40 years at most where the gates of software programming has been opened.
Considering that everyone in the 1st world country has access to a computer, and given that much of our lives are entangled by software, it's just a demand problem. The demand for software completely outstrips the number of software engineers available. Given people's short attention spans, and the incredible number of concentration and patience the discipline requires, I expect the shortage to continue for the foreseeable future.
- _notathrowaway 4y agoI wish I shared in your optimism. From where I am standing I see more and more young people trying to get into our field, and I don't feel there is much of an and entry barrier at all.