Artificial Intelligent (AI) tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT have taken over in the latest months for many of us, as too many people prefer to use them to get their work done faster and easier. ChatGPT can easily “spit out” lines of code for an entire app if you ask it, as long as you are as specific as possible.
As a result, it was only a matter of time until people started to wonder if it’s still worth learning to code when we have ChatGPT to do it for us. Coding indeed requires a lot of work and intellectual effort, and even so, not even the best programmers on the planet can’t get completely away from writing bad lines of code. So, is it still worth learning to code?
Yes, definitely!
Learning to write programming code is still worth it, even amid the rise of AI tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot. First of all, learning to code, regardless of the programming language you want, will help you understand a lot more about how technology in general and apps in particular work. Each and every app on the internet, including webpages and video games, which are still apps, at least technically speaking, were built using programming code such as PHP, JavaScript, Python, C++, and so on. Learning to code can definitely make you understand those apps’ structures. You can thus grant inspiration to build new apps and have all the freedom in the world to modify them as you wish.
Programming gives you “God-like” powers
If you’ve ever tried programming and coding, you know very well the great sensation of “God-like” powers that such an activity can give you. It allows you to build entire apps or games from scratch, using nothing else but a text editor such as Notepad++ or Sublime Text 3. Building an app using nothing else but your own knowledge cannot possibly leave you unmoved, and learning programming gives you the perfect opportunity to delight yourself with “God-like” creative powers.
On the other hand, AI tools such as ChatGPT can definitely rob you of the creative powers and satisfaction that only learning to code can give you. Usually, it’s the hardest things in life that are also the most satisfying, and that definitely applies to a programming career.
Problem-solving skills
While programming focuses on learning a coding language such as JavaScript, Python, PHP, or Java, it can also be used to open a broader perspective for you. Such an activity can definitely teach you how to break down complex problems into smaller and more manageable tasks. You don’t have to be the reincarnation of Einstein to realize that this can be a skill that is applicable across various domains and is essential for numerous professions.
Developing AI
Did you know that if you’re interested in AI, learning programming can be a fundamental step? That’s because understanding programming languages, data structures, and algorithms is crucial when it comes to developing AI systems.
Ultimately, we need to remember that even though AI tools such as ChatGPT can perform specific tasks, it cannot be a one-size-fits-all solution. There are plenty of tasks and applications where traditional programming is still needed and more efficient.
Programming skills remain in high demand across various industries. Whether you’re interested in data science, software development, cybersecurity, or many other domains, programming can open up numerous career opportunities.
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