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by whathre9 4683 days ago
Only a small number of people might be coding competently currently, but that doesn't mean only a small number CAN.

There is nothing special about programming; like learning a language, it is very possible to become competent, and anybody who is not mentally delayed can do so - it just takes effort. If you can code competently well done, but don't think yourself special.
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bobbbinsIII 4683 days ago
coding competently requires intelligence and attention to detail. you need to be smart not just "not mentally delayed".
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aim-120 4683 days ago
Exactly.

http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/2004/09/skill-disparities-i...

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mathattack 4683 days ago
Not everyone needs to code competently. Just like not everyone needs to speak Spanish competently. (Or can learn other languages competently)

But... Learning a little Spanish can increase one's appreciation for Spanish culture. Even attempting to learn some programming can make one much more effective when they hire or direct a programmer, or engage in discussions about online privacy, or ask someone to help analyze a problem.

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