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When I was a little kid I asked my dad, an engineer, to teach me computer programming.

He refused saying that when I grew up programmers would be unnecessary because “anyone would be able to program”, essentially the interfaces would be so easy/advanced that there wouldn’t be a need for programmers.

As a kid I never really understood his point. When I finally understood, I dismissed it as extreme.

Now I’m realizing my dad was right. Not sure when it’s going to happen, but it feels that very soon.



Just curious, so do you know how to program or not?


Hahah, of course I went against my dad’s advice. No I’m wondering if it was the right move.


Great thing you did. IMHO.

ps: I taught my kids programming.




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