What it means is, “Learn how to program software.”
Sure. Learn to code when a many of the jobs go to foreign nationals rather than degreed and highly experienced developers.
Stupid lying bitch.
That’s pretty much all I did. Then I was overqualified for everything. So no one would hire me for that. Yes, I’m white and male and over 40. So there’s two strikes right there under the Kenyan Usurper.
Most of my stuff is legacy but I can’t travel to other cities unless the client sponsors it. I might try for one a few hours away. We’ll see.
No, don’t “learn to code.” I’ve been in software since 1980, the days of writing FORTRAN code on punch cards. If you don’t have a knack, a calling to code, don’t bother. At best you’ll only ever be a mediocre programmer. The developers that stand out, that get the good jobs, that actually enjoy what they are doing... They didn’t just learn to code because that’s what you do. They picked up coding because it interested them. They fool around with computers and coding at home in their spare time. If that’s not you, you’re not going to be great, be a standout in the field. Sure, you can be a 9 to 5 code monkey and slog through assignments, but you won’t be a superstar. Software development is a lot like commissioning a piece of art. It takes creativity, inherent skill, knowledge (academic and experience), and an appreciation of the field of software design and architecture. A useful metaphor relates to cooking. There are a lot of line cooks out there turning out perfectly acceptable meals. There are not so many master chefs putting together memorable dining experiences.