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Re:I no longer think you should learn to code – Replit CEO by billy99k on Friday March 28, 2025 @02:39PM (#43508670)
"learn how to think, learn how to break down problems, learn how to communicate clearly."

This is essentially the job of a senior software engineer.

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Re:I no longer think you should learn to code – Replit CEO by bjclark13 on Friday March 28, 2025 @02:41PM (#43508681)
I would argue that it is essentially the job of any software engineer! I’m truly flabbergasted by his statement.
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Re:I no longer think you should learn to code – Replit CEO by rvz on Friday March 28, 2025 @03:05PM (#43508906)
> This is essentially the job of a senior software engineer.

Not quite. That is the expected baseline job function of any typical software engineer and not a "coder".

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