SMRTR ProgrammingMar 8, 2026Hacker News

Is it still worth learning to code?

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With AI able to generate code from plain English, many question whether learning programming remains worthwhile for career purposes. Experienced programmers with AI tools are 10-20x more effective than beginners, making coding skills still valuable. The real benefit isn't replacing AI but developing discernment and judgment that becomes crucial when execution gets automated and barriers to entry disappear.

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