This is Why You Should Learn How To Program
Steve Jobs once said, “Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it teaches you how to think.”
Getting into programming can literally rewire your brain. You may think I’m exaggerating, but studies have shown that people who know how to program think differently than those who don’t.
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The reason behind this difference is that programming is a very structured activity. In order to write code that works, you have to think in a very organized and specific way. You can’t just make things up as you go along. In addition, you have to deal with all sorts of restrictions and limitations—which teaches you to be creative in your solutions.
People who know how to program have been found to be more resilient and adaptable and better able to deal with failure. When you’re trying to get a piece of code to work, it’s not unusual to have to try dozens of different solutions before you find the right one. This can be frustrating, but it also teaches you to be persistent and keep going even when things seem hopeless.
And it’s not just about the cognitive benefits. According to a study by Burning Glass, “programming jobs are growing fastest, 50% faster than the overall.”
In other words, learning to code is not only good for you mentally, but it’s also a great way to future-proof your career.
All of this may sound very dry and theoretical, but the truth is that learning to program can be a lot of fun. In fact, it can be downright addictive. I should know—I’m a programmer myself!
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