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Ask HN: How many non-technical people want to learn how to code?

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Re: Ask HN: How many non-technical people want to learn how to code?

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I have friends that have gone through some of the programs. Feel free to contact me if you want to get into the details - http://blog.goodsense.io/contact/

great thanks, messaged

Wouldn't that be a good place to start learning then? Without a community of people now to push me and work through problems with me, wouldn't a school of sorts be the perfect place to get those things?

Re: Ask HN: How many non-technical people want to learn how to code?

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When you first start you'll get compensated market rates for the value you provide. You're a junior programmer so the quality of code is lower and you will take more time to deliver. In the long run however, you won't be paid for the business value you provide. Many experienced developers who work on projects that increase sales by 10% get paid dirt compared to the amount of money the business makes from it.

Agreed. However at some point, the best programmers I know have all tried to build their own product - ownership (with varying degrees of success and failure). Obligatory patio11 articles: http://www.kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-pro... http://www.kalzumeus.com/2012/01/23/salary-negotiation/

I hate to say it, but really good programmer doesn't make you a good business man. The best coders I know all have different results too.
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