With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, many people argue that coding might soon become unnecessary. But I believe this should not be an excuse to avoid learning to code.
So, should you learn to code today? The answer is yes. Here’s why.
I’ve tried learning to code many times. I created and hosted my first website in 2004. In 2012, I experimented with interactive articles while working as a journalist. In 2017, I built a landing page for my first business. Even though I’ve often managed to create what I needed using workarounds and no-code solutions, the difference between what you can achieve as a no/low-code user and as a real developer is enormous.
Even if tomorrow a new AI like ChatGPT or Claude is released that can build anything you ask, it will still require quality control, hosting, maintenance, and more. Or you will be limited in functionality you can use.
As a developer—even an average one—you’ll have countless advantages. And those advantages will remain.
So, if you’ve been wondering whether to learn coding but got distracted by the promise of no-code tools, remember this: without coding skills, you’ll always face limitations.
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