Sorry, but this is BS. It is not difficult at all to keep up. The coding world does NOT have to change that much, actually. Either that guy is trying to score political points, or he's pretty ignorant as to how the world works.

For example, SQL was created back in 1974, and on Indeed.com, it is the language most in demand, or near the top. He said that he knows SQL. The C language has been around since 1972, and there are a sh-tload of jobs. Finally, if he wants (but not necessary) really all he has to do is learn Java and Python, and Bob's your uncle. Java has been around for 26 years. Python has been around for 30 years. It ain't new. There are more jobs than you can shake a stick at with those jobs that I listed. Don't tell me you can't learn those languages over 25 years. Please give me a break. Damn, if he knows mainframes as he says he does and COBOL, that'll do for ya, too.

Of course, you have to learn Javascript, CSS and HTML, but there's been a boatload of time to learn that, too.

And, I am not arguing against ageism, either. I know it exists. Furthermore, it has always existed. Always. This is not anywhere near a new thing. And if they guy has been in the tech world as long as he says, he would know this.

The reality is that the guy might have to apply to more jobs. Sure, he won't get into Google or Facebook, but then, neither do 99.9% of young programmers, either, because it is so competitive.

But, the guy should be able to find a job in places like a sewer plant doing coding, or in a chain of medical offices or whatever. There are plenty of places that don't give a shit about age. Especially in the government. Probably 2/3rd of government employees are over 45-years-old, and 25% over-55 years-old. They would probably welcome the dude.

He probably doesn't know how to adjust his resume. There are specific techniques to lessen ageism.

Another example: I used to go to SQL meetups 3 years ago. Huge group, and you meet actual SQL programmers and managers. Recruiters attend as sponsors - they give out the free pizza and drinks. Trust me, those guys at those meetings are NOT in their 20s. 90% of them are over 35-years-old, and 50% over 45-years-old. I guarantee you that if he goes every single month to those meetings for the last 10 years, he'd for sure have a job within 2 months. For double-damn sure. He hasn't been developing his network, which one should do for one's entire life. Never lose co-workers contact info as you move on, never know when it will come in handy again.

The dude is not doing it right. Again, I'm not saying it is easy for someone over 50-years-old, but cry me a river. It ain't easy for anyone, even 25-year-olds. Different challenges at 25, maybe, but no easier. Wasn't for me, anyways.

So for all you younger people that might be reading this, take heed. Go to tech meetups and meet people, get to be friends, get their contact info and save the info - treat it like gold. In 25 years from now, you'll be glad you did. And when you go to user groups, or conferences, the main reason you should go there is to meet people. Learning more about whatever the conference is about is secondary. You'll learn it anyways while you're there, I'm not saying don't pay attention to the training - you'll get that info if you are conscientious worker and care about your career. But the primary goal for conferences and seminars is to gather contacts and keep up with them, too. Because it is much easier to get training than meet new people in your field in order to develop your network.