I think that some of the change in outlook for programmers has to do with the difference between now and ten years ago. Ten years ago you could go to code scho

I think that some of the change in outlook for programmers has to do with the difference between now and ten years ago. Ten years ago you could go to code school for 6 months, do a mediocre job and land an entry level job making 90k a year, and so the market was flooded with people who weren’t serious about programming. So “should I learn to code” use to be similar to “should I learn to ride a bike” or “should I learn to read”. Like yeah, if you could learn to ride a bike and make $90k a year, you should do it. But I think you need to ask it like you’re asking “should I learn medicine” or “should I learn electrical engineering”. It’s a discipline, and one that takes commitment and constantly relearning. The old school, I am an instrument that turns instructions into code is over. But if you can master coding, and all of the soft skills that come with figuring out what needs to be done? Then yeah, you should learn programming. (This is all about career advice. Coding is fun! If you want to learn coding, learn coding)