It is hard to learn computer programming languages and I am wondering if everyone are equally suited to become a computer programmer? Is passion to learn a programming language enough to become good at it? What is your opinion? Can everyone become a programmer?
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Everyone can do whatever they want ofcourse, but generally speaking if you want to become good at computer programming, it helps to have a strong analytical mindset. When confronted with a complex problem, you're good at peeling back the layers of complexity one by one and figure out the root cause. And problem solving, you should be good at coming up with possible solutions for a problem or part of a problem.
There was a story about a blind web developer that was able to code using screen reader and keyboard. He was even able to make simple UI using Bootstrap.
So yes, I’d say that everyone can become a developer; there’s plenty of resource and opportunities to hone coding skills.
But not everyone should: like any other craft development requires dedication and commitment and therefore one should be able to enjoy coding enough to tolerate all the hardships that come with it.
Can everyone become a world-class heart surgeon? Or rather 'should' everyone become a surgeon? I don't think so.
I think you should treat your line of work and your craft seriously rather than just seeing it as a way to make ends meet. You should spend your life doing something that you actually love and excel at, if that's music be a musician, if that's programming be a programmer.
If you're naturally blessed with traits like analytical thinking, good pattern recognition, it really helps in programming. It also helps if you're a quick learner. So, can anyone with average IQ become a decent programmer, the answer is yes. But I think a more important question is should everyone (or rather you) become a programmer?
A basic fundamental education in the field of computers would be an advantage, however, it's not mandatory, and a ton of folks learning programming just like that. Here's how it goes, obviously the passion and constant practice to learn something is the key aspect of all. I have seen folks who hate the programming job and don't want to become a developer or choose that as their career. However, it's up to the individual to decide. That said, to answer your question, on the era or the age of the internet and "AI" with the vast amount of available resources or information, it's easier for one to become a programmer than ever.
Of course. Everyone can be a programmer.
But should everyone? Probably not.
IMHO, as long as you put needed efforts to do it, for sure anyone can become programmer. And the same goes for medicine, sales...
no not everyone can become a programmer !!
Why can not everyone become a programmer?
The word everyone has different meaning, Some people are born with abilities to do quick problem solving and faster pattern understanding, in that sense people are also born with mental capacity that makes it unable for them to do certain tasks such as problem solving and understanding. But i still believe anyone can become a programmer if they want to program for something they are very passionate about.
Yes, if you believe technology excites you and you believe that you can build things you can imagine.
do you find solving hard long puzzles not boring if true then programming is for you.
Everyone could become a programmer but not everyone will want it enough to become one
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Jean-Michel (jmfayard.dev) ・ May 3 '23
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