Re:Everybody does not need to learn to code.
by bobbbinsIII on Monday August 19, 2013 @10:37AM
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coding competently requires intelligence and attention to detail. you need to be smart not just "not mentally delayed".
Re:Everybody does not need to learn to code.
by mathattack on Monday August 19, 2013 @10:51AM
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Not everyone needs to code competently. Just like not everyone needs to speak Spanish competently. (Or can learn other languages competently)
But... Learning a little Spanish can increase one's appreciation for Spanish culture. Even attempting to learn some programming can make one much more effective when they hire or direct a programmer, or engage in discussions about online privacy, or ask someone to help analyze a problem.
There is nothing special about programming; like learning a language, it is very possible to become competent, and anybody who is not mentally delayed can do so - it just takes effort. If you can code competently well done, but don't think yourself special.