Why Learning to Code Remains Worthwhile in the Age of AI

Learning to code is still worthwhile

Even as 'learn to code' fades as a quick path to wealth, I argue it remains vital for education and creativity. Programming teaches essential meta-skills like logic and debugging, transforming how we solve problems. It is a beautiful form of expression, akin to casting spells, where precise language brings imagination to life. The dream of universal code literacy lives on despite the rise of LLMs.

"Once you master that, 'You are a wizard, Harry.' You can encode what you imagine into an arcane language that a computer will make real."