Steve
Jobs once said: “I think everybody in this country should learn how to
program a computer because it teaches you how to think”. Whether you
want to improve your job prospects, or just want to understand more
about how computers work, learning a programming language is a great way
to improve your skillset. Here are 10 reasons why you should learn at
least one.
1. The job prospects are great…
Coders,
programmers and software engineers are in high demand, with more
computing jobs available than IT professionals to fill them. If you want
to make a career change, then programming is a very safe bet. And
learning at least one programming language is the first step down a
potentially very lucrative career path.
2.Even if you’re not a programmer
It’s
not just IT professionals who can benefit from learning a programming
language. Knowing code can help anyone from content creators to office
managers, and even basic programming skills can give you the edge in an
increasingly competitive job market.
3. It helps you work with others
Whatever
your role in a company, there’s a good chance you’ll have to work with
programmers at some point. Having an understanding of programming
languages will help you work together with them to solve problems and
come up with fresh ideas.
4. You’ll learn how to learn
Learning
a programming language will also teach you how to learn in a
methodical, self-structured way. Even if you attend a course, the field
of study is so vast you’ll have to search for correct methods and
techniques off your own back. And that approach to learning will help
you learn better in other fields, too.
5. It teaches you how to think logically and solve problems
Programming
languages are all about logic and problem-solving. You’ll soon learn
how to break down problems, whether in programming or elsewhere, into
small, logical steps.
6. You’ll become more detail-orientated
Learning
to code requires attention to detail and precision. As you pick it up,
you’ll also become more focused and detail-orientated — a plus for any
job role.
7. It can be used to automate repetitive tasks
Once
you know how to program a computer, you can automate repetitive tasks.
You could program Photoshop to automatically resize images, or instruct
Excel to create certain spreadsheets. Suddenly those tedious, everyday
tasks can be done at the touch of a button.
8. You can use it for your side projects
Knowing
a programming language will let you build your own blog for that fun
little side project. If you ever launch your own business, you’ll be
able to create your own website and save yourself money in the process.
9.Or rake in money as a freelancer
Freelance
programmers can earn upwards of $100 an hour, which means you work less
and still earn some serious cash. Plus, you’ll have the added
flexibility of only saying yes to those projects you really want to do.
10. Everyone can learn how to do it
No
matter what your background is in, you can learn a programming
language, and there are loads of free resources (including Academy Cube)
where you can get started. Some good languages for first-timers to
learn include Ruby, Python and Swift.
So Get started with programming.
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