Current Events > What is it like to go into coding/programming these days?

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First of all, I know pretty much nothing about coding or programming, which is why I am curious.

With websites like StackOverflow being pretty much used by every student, is it easier to learn coding/programming than it would have been 20 years ago?

Or is it actually harder now due to other reasons?

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Its harder now because more tech, more information. But also easier because you no longer need a formal education to get into the field.

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Geiki Ganger posted...

With websites like StackOverflow being pretty much used by every student, is it easier to learn coding/programming than it would have been 20 years ago?

i'd argue yes, there's a lot more support at your fingertips than one could have dreamed of 15+ years ago

Or is it actually harder now due to other reasons?

lower barrier to entry might mean more competition for entry-level and generalist work, but it seems like there are way more opportunities as the field continues to expand, especially if you specialize in more bleeding edge areas

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everyone expects you to understand docker yet nobody is capable of properly explaining it

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