Hey HN, do you believe everyone can learn to code or are some people just not cut out to be programmers?
I would appreciate your thoughts.
Can anyone learn to code?
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Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#2Some people just don't make the cut, I believe the number isn't small of who can, but it isn't that large either
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#3maybe not in every language, but most people can find a language whose logic fits their own.
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#4I compare it to trying to learn a musical instrument:
- most people can learn to some degree
- hard work and dedication can compensate for a lack of ability
- for those of little talent, their end-point ability will always be very limited
- the truly talented can make mastery of their instrument look truly supernatural
As not all people should be musicians professionally, not all people should be programmers professionally. It's hard to put my finger on it, but in both cases some people just don't 'get it'.
Of course, if you are talking about having fun on your own - writing apps or making music - or 'jamming' code or music with your friends - you can do whatever you like.
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#5From what I have observed in myself and others, I suspect coding is something that anyone can learn to do. Some people may be particularly predisposed, but for others, effort can go a very long way to compensate. A lot of programming knowledge can be built up in small steps, and I don't think there is any innate pre-requisite for being able to make these steps.
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#6Thanks so far to everyone who answered. Some great answers here!
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#7Anyone knowing basic Mathematics can. And anyone can learn Mathematics.
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#8I compare it to trying to learn a musical instrument: - most people can learn to some degree - hard work and dedication can compensate for a lack of ability - for those of little talent, their end-point ability will always be very limited - the truly talented can make mastery of their instrument look truly supernatural As not all people should be musicians professionally, not all people should be programmers professi…
how do you define "talent"? what is that "talent" thing you mention? where does it come from?
I'm asking because I don't believe in talent, I believe in practice (and everything you need to practice a lot – stuff like dedication and perseverance).
That being said, sometimes I'd love to believe in that concept called "talent", because "I've got no talent for music" would be such a comfortable excuse.
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#9not an answer, but a comment here:
your question suggests that somebody who can learn to code can be a programmer; I don't think that's the case.
Re: Can anyone learn to code?
#10I compare it to trying to learn a musical instrument: - most people can learn to some degree - hard work and dedication can compensate for a lack of ability - for those of little talent, their end-point ability will always be very limited - the truly talented can make mastery of their instrument look truly supernatural As not all people should be musicians professionally, not all people should be programmers professi…
how do you define "talent"? what is that "talent" thing you mention? where does it come from? I'm asking because I don't believe in talent, I believe in practice (and everything you need to practice a lot – stuff like dedication and perseverance). That being said, sometimes I'd love to believe in that concept called "talent", because "I've got no talent for music" would be such a comfortable excuse.
Tell that to Mozart (and other child prodigy as well). He was just practicing for first 3 years of his life and composed some music when he was 4.
Right, there is no such thing of talent :)
Let's just say some people are more inclined to do some things than others.