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# Should You Learn to Code in an AI World?
- URL: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/should-you-learn-to-code-in-an-ai-world/
- Published: 2024-11-26T10:10:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-27T05:26:02.000Z
- Description: If AI can code faster and better, is learning to code the new equivalent of buying a typewriter in the digital age?
- Author: Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP
- Tags: News, #seo-post-1

If AI can code faster and better, is learning to code the new equivalent of buying a typewriter in the [digital age](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/digital-age-speaker/)?

The allure of coding as a ticket to a lucrative career is fading in the face of an AI revolution. Boot camps, once the gateway to entry-level tech jobs, are producing graduates who struggle to secure interviews as tools like ChatGPT redefine programming.

The rise of AI coding assistants, capable of generating complex scripts, is shifting the skillset required for tech jobs. Experts argue foundational coding knowledge remains valuable but must be paired with broader problem-solving skills, business acumen, and AI fluency.

The coding landscape is evolving rapidly. Is learning to code still worth the effort, or should the focus shift to mastering AI tools and strategic thinking? How would you future-proof your career in this changing landscape?

Read the full article on [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/business/computer-coding-boot-camps.html?ref=thedigitalspeaker.com).

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