If you want to be a software engineer that can produce a large, complex, and high-quality product, learn to code. If you're cranking out weekend-project websit

If you want to be a software engineer that can produce a large, complex, and high-quality product, learn to code. If you're cranking out weekend-project websites (see author's examples) and $0.99 apps, you'll get by with a minimal knowledge of software development. There is a difference between hobby and professional programming, but both are equally important.