8 Rules For Learning to Code in 2025...and should you?

Some people are 100% certain that there is no need for ANYONE to learn to code anymore. Well, I disagree.

I think it's still a good time to get into programming.

BUT...listen closely....it's not for everyone. Many aren't cut out for it. In fact, there are certain traits that make you more prone to fail than others, which is why so many do.

In this video, we'll look at 8 rules that anyone learning to code in this economy will need to check off to be successful.

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00:00 Intro
00:18 AI stats
02:32 Rule 1
03:14 Rule 2
04:39 Sponsor
05:59 Rule 3
06:45 Rule 4
08:09 Rule 5
09:15 Rule 6
10:38 Rule 7
11:31 Rule 8
12:17 Outro

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[NintendoJimmy]

I actually quit my job to become a real developer. I developed some things at work, but they didn't want it in the end. So now I program everyday to someday get a good job and I love programming. I hope I can show up all things I have done.

[joshadams]

I would advise people considering this industry that the job interviews are brutal and require many hours of study. For example, many companies require that candidates memorize or re-memorize the implementations of certain data structures and algorithms.

[Go_Reala]

I'm not even anywhere near an expert software engineer SO, I DO, copy the error and the code, paste it and give the AI a prompt to use metaphors & analogies (because one of my strengths is to learn from storytelling, this way brings me closer to loving to learn programming) to then get the AI explain what the code SHOULD be doing and where I'm making a mistake.

Then, I decide where I should go research next with more of my questions. Etc, etc.

It's like anything else.

There's a workflow, and now that workflow can have a little bit of speed, not so much human energy investment, (the weight of carrying ALL thw workflow by yourself is different to an Extent.) ....to then find or "pinpoint" where your creative problem solving [human intelligence] & (precious) time should be well invested.

I don't think programming is dead, I think the trip on the way to learning programming is getting an artificial intelligence energy drink pumped into it (pending your outlook and overview).

Again, Im not. Principal engineer but I am and have been seeking to build / create my own position where i control my time, money, etc. Etc.

So whatever is going to streamline that, I'm going after it.

[maralinemanahan]

I love the thought... Ive been contemplating this career path since I was 16 yrs old but decided to start when I was 25 yrs old. This is my only ticket to freelance and work from home job so I can stay present to my child life while taking project based work. I prioritise to explore and get married first and negotiating this first to my husband because I know programming is a long term decision and one of the hardest jobs in the world but Im pretty happy with my decision and consistently spending 1 hour to 3 hours a day except for Sunday as our weekly rest and family time. We have a very mundane and specific routine in our small family and I bet its helping me a lot with my programming journey.

[pakalupapito]

well you can't use LLM properly if you don't understand coding

[VictoriaFirmstone]

Hit 240k today. Appreciate you for all the knowledge and nuggets you had thrown my way over the last months. Started with 24k in September 2024…

[eman]

I mean A.I wasn't meant to replace coding at all esp with its limitations of lack of thinking, self awareness, decision making and creativity. It's more of an assisting tool for Devs to streamline code suggestions. You still have to know how to code esp for anything going into a production environment. You really have to know what the hell you are doing or else you will break something and not understand why it did what it did.

[amuniengr]

Well, since you asked what do I think? I think having a vision that spans multiple years, not just landing your next job is crucial.

If one has a long term vision to accomplish something that involves programming, I’m sure that will give the discipline and determination, because quitting just means giving up on that long term vision.

I do disagree with the point that one has to be going over and beyond to publish articles, blogging and doing so many things just to showcase one’s self.

My approach is to make the learning top priority at a start, then just regularly commenting and interacting with like minds on various social media platforms is good enough.

Learning is going to be hard, you’ll have a very sedentary life which is not really ideal for health, so going out regularly to socialize and take walks are essential to a well functioning mind.
You are in this for the long run, this is a marathon not a sprint.

[Onyx]

I agree with a lot of what you said here.

Especially "adults" who just complains and cry about AI. But they aren't even worried about their human intelligence (or HI, just made that up here). and how they can improve their critical thinking skills, their problem solving skills, their communication skills.

They know that coding is hard, just like working out is hard, cooking is hard, being a plumber, electrician, doctor, or any profession that takes time and skills, IS HARD.

Its the same reason a lot of people don't take up mathematics, because it is challenging you to think differently and how there are many ways to solve a problem. People today, do not like that.
They want something fast, easy, and cheap. And when that's all they get, every single day. Then guess what? They become lazy people.

And let's pretend that we don't know what to do. We DO KNOW what we have to do, we just choose not to do it.

[gullivergimeno]

Those who said coding is dead, those who don't know to code....hahaha.

[chrisjacinto]

Awesome! I just realized that most of the rules are not only applicable to learning to code but also to other areas like starting a business.

[kamertonaudiophileplayer]

Major problem now that technical books transformed to cook books, they only tell you about how one and other dish can be cooked. AI does same job, but no one will tell you fundamentals of cooking. If you know fundamentals you do not need particular recipes.

[kbaeve]

The more usage of AI, the more new projects started by non-devs, the more code to clean up for real devs. Yea I don't agree with those "only X amount is using it", these are quite silly arguments tbf. Making a valid alternative to google (as a search engine) and making these numbers in this short time is rather quite insanely good imo, so not to acknowledge that is probably the first and biggest mistake to do. But yeah it's not gonna kill devs unless you're just a useless dev not able to adjust. Adjust accordingly👍

[korg]

Definitely agree with rule 1, too many people give the advice of "it's just a job/means to make money, you're not supposed to enjoy it." I don't expect people to love every aspect but if you can enjoy the process of coding it will make any position more bearable.

[haiderghadi]

What a great advice ❤👌
I am in my “getting out of my comfort zone” and i failed some interviews too. But let’s be optimistic, i think i will get a job soon. 🤞

[rommellagera]

Man we are in a crossroad right now, in one side those senior developers telling you do not use AI and on the other side developers trying to use AI all the way cutting and pasting from AI tools.

Honestly I don't see the point of learning the exact syntax or too advance concepts of a particular language. In my 3 decades experience I always use the most basic features of particular language or tool. The most important thing is how a particular logic will solve the problem. I always start with thinking of a solution in my head, but now I am doing Pseudo coding in a text editor more and more. I feed that Pseudo code to multiple AI tools and extract the best suggestion. Only at that point that I start coding.

To add to your rule, at no. 9 always test your code properly. Your code have almost no value unless you have tested it thoroughly. From what I see, you are better off than 80% of developers today, old or new, if you know how test within the context of the system.

[joerockhead]

would love to see an aws networking follow up to your previous aws networking intro. it was great.

[pacesferry]

Practical. Keep learning is always great advice 👊

[lilan]

its a fine balance. leverage AI to build the blocks but understand the blocks so the tower doesn't fall.

[humzatebai]

There is no way code will die, literally no way, exactly like the printing machines and tech did not replace the pencils and freaking books. Ai will certainly be used by many many companies and we know the reason, a full fledged donkey that does all without complaining and doesn’t require a salary, what’s better than that ? Not to mention the auto rectification and smooth debugging etc etc. however there will always be a demand for people who know how to maintain the thing that is coding, to review after it and validate and probably refactor, so this videos I find very legit. It’s a matter of how old you are and how much did you see of life. Certainly the younger generation will have all the potential and very little real world experience to simply throw the words “Ai will take over”. Honestly I’ll start to think about that when all the Ai platforms start giving me the correct chords tor basic songs. As for now, it’s all a hype, full of hallucinations.