10 Reasons Learning To Code is Good in 2023
1. Learning new thing
Learning new things is good for the brain.
2. Humbling
When you think you understand how code works, then you read code written by a kid, and you are like ##*&^EQ!
Oh, I keep having this humbling feeling even now :)
3. Problem Solving Skills
Coding is about solving the right problems most efficiently.
4. Aha moments
Software is eating the world. Once you understand how software (embedded as well) works, you will not be the same anymore :)
5. Build things
You can easily build prototypes. No need to pay others to do simple API wrapping + simple UI
6. You can add it to your resume
:)
7. You will be able to assess a development work for your project
You will be able to speak the language of your developers.
8. The script guy
You will be tempted to automate everything. People will call you the script guy ;)
From simple python scripts, VBA macros, etc. You will taste the sweetness of automating small tasks :)
9. Exposure to important tech concepts
The public cloud, generative AI, algorithms, etc., are things you may come across that are undoubtedly good to know about in 2023.
10. You will have a story to share
You can write about your journey, etc.
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