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Re:Everybody does not need to learn to code. by bobbbinsIII on Monday August 19, 2013 @10:37AM (#6237437)
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 aim-120 on Monday August 19, 2013 @10:51AM (#6237522)
Re:Everybody does not need to learn to code. by mathattack on Monday August 19, 2013 @10:51AM (#6237517)
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.