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Why you should learn Coding / Programming


Steve Jobs once said: “I think everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think”.

1. There are great Job Opportunities

 Coders, programmers and software engineers are in high demand, with more computing jobs available than IT professionals to fill them. If you want to make a career change, then programming is a very safe bet. And learning at least one programming language is the first step down a potentially very lucrative career path.

2. Even if you’re not a programmer/Software Engineer

It’s not just IT professionals who can benefit from learning a programming language. Knowing code can help anyone from content creators to office managers, and even basic programming skills can give you the edge in an increasingly competitive job market.


Whatever your role in a company, there’s a good chance you’ll have to work with programmers at some point. Having an understanding of programming languages will help you work together with them to solve problems and come up with fresh ideas.

3. You’ll learn how to learn

Learning a programming language will also teach you how to learn in a methodical, self-structured way. Even if you attend a course, the field of study is so vast you’ll have to search for correct methods and techniques off your own back. And that approach to learning will help you learn better in other fields, too.

4. It teaches you how to think logically and solve problems

Programming languages are all about logic and problem-solving. You’ll soon learn how to break down problems, whether in programming or elsewhere, into small, logical steps.


 5. Automate your Computer

Once you know how to program a computer, you can automate repetitive tasks. You could program Photoshop to automatically resize images, or instruct Excel to create certain spreadsheets. Suddenly those tedious, everyday tasks can be done at the touch of a button.

6. Work as Freelancer

Freelance programmers can earn upwards of $100 an hour, which means you work less and still earn some serious cash. Plus, you’ll have the added flexibility of only saying yes to those projects you really want to do.

7. Programming for all

No matter what your background is in, you can learn a programming language, and there are loads of free resources (including Academy Cube) where you can get started. Some good languages for first-timers to learn include Ruby, Python and Swift.

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