Is it worth learning to code in 2025?
Posted by Pale_Eggplant99@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 18 comments
Hey everyone, I’m interested in learning mobile app development or full stack development this year to allow myself the possibility to work as a digital nomad in the future. Is it still worth learning coding and development with all the AI advancements happening at the moment?
Any and all opinions appreciated, thank you! 😎
Also any advice on development types to learn that are suited to my goals? And any online platforms that are good for learning (I have my eye on Codecademy at the moment)
Hillgrove@reddit
for you? no. Can't even solve your own problem by using the search fetures.
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
*features
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
Still figuring out how to use Reddit but thanks for the tip, will give the search function a try 🙌🏼
Also, why the negativity? 😂 I’m literally just a random guy on the web you’ve never met. It’s so much better to just be a decent human being in life 🤷🏼♂️
Hillgrove@reddit
why? because this subreddit is bombarded with questions like yours.
Everyone thinks that their question is unique, when instead it's been asked ad naseum. Also the profession requires a lot of "figuring things out on your own", so if it doesn't come natural to you, it's an uphill battle.
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
Ok well apologies about that, I can imagine it must be annoying seeing the same question over again - as I said before I’m still figuring out Reddit and I don’t follow these communities so frequently so I had no idea. Will give my question a search before asking next time ✌🏼
DimensionalMilkman@reddit
Don't feel bad bro, redditors are a$$holes and all think the same. You should learn to code if you enjoy it
HealyUnit@reddit
Serious question: Did you try searching for similar questions to this? Like, at all?
Because this question has been asked numerous times, and the answer has not changed. As in any year, it isn't worth learning to code if you are not willing to do your research. AI has no bearing on that.
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
In Reddit I did not unfortunately, I mentioned to another user that I was still learning how Reddit works and I’ve learnt now since this post to search prior posts, apologies for that - I’ve only watched a bunch of YouTube videos so far and was just looking for some direct opinionated answers to my question so I thought this was the place to do it. I’ve learnt a few things from the comments though and have been looking into them - I’m slowly starting to get a picture of my answer ✌🏼
Mortomes@reddit
Don't fall for the AI hype.
RedHeadSteve@reddit
Yes, reading code and fixing bad ai code will be a very important skill in the near future.
AI tools are great to improve coding workflow but AI is still very limited
Zesher_@reddit
AI is a nice tool, but it still can't compete with a competent software engineer, it just makes them more efficient.
I wouldn't recommend getting into coding if you think it's going to be an easy way to make money, but if you actually enjoy doing it, then he'll yeah, it's worth it.
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
I definitely don’t see it as an easy way to make money but more as a way to work remotely in something that interests me - maybe I’ll play around with it and see what it actually entails ☺️
Zesher_@reddit
Yeah, definitely go for it then!
Packathonjohn@reddit
It depends what learning to code means for you because what that means is changing. Even if people on this sub disagree. You learning and studying the syntax and operators and shit is almost completely redundant. You learning how to solve problems, how to piece things together and stack solutions on top of each other to make a shitty SaaS app is alot more valuable
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
My preference right off the bat would be to go the app dev route. But what is a good option for a digital nomad who would be reliant on month to month income? Or is there no right choice here?
Packathonjohn@reddit
Had to google digital nomad lol. You need equity in a business. You need to start/join/succeed/gain equity in a business, startup or otherwise, app dev is too generalized
Pale_Eggplant99@reddit (OP)
I see, thanks for your reply! 🙌🏼
Augit579@reddit
Do cs50x