Why Learn to code - 6 reasons you may not have thought about
Tags: beginners, devjournal, codenewbie, programming
Published: 2022-03-09 15:03:53

Many people used to think of coding as a hobby for “nerds” who tinkered with computers in their basements. However, coding has evolved from a pastime to a skill in high demand in today’s world.

**Learning to code could be the next step you want to take for personal and professional development (and financial benefit) such as developing critical thinking, improving your attention to detail, remote working opportunities, the ability to turn your ideas into reality and the fact that coding works well in a range of non-coding jobs**

**Table Of Contents**

1. [Why learn to code](https://worldofdev.info/why-learn-to-code-6-reasons-you-should-think-about/#why-learn-to-code)
2. Learning to code develops critical thinking
   - Improve your attention to detail
   - Remote working is accepted
   - Turn your ideas into reality
   - Coding skills can come in handy in a range of jobs
   - Anyone can do it
3. [Conclusion](https://worldofdev.info/why-learn-to-code-6-reasons-you-should-think-about/#conclusion)

## **Why learn to code**

Do you have a great idea for an app you want to make into a reality? Do you want to build games? Do you want to automate tasks and make your life easier and more efficient? All of these could be a great motivator to learn to code. Learning to code can have a surprising number of advantages.

I have found, incorrectly, that many people want to learn to code for financial benefits or to open up other job opportunities. While these are both reasons that are often behind why some people learn to code, I don’t feel it should be the driving factor. When learning to code, you are about to start a lifelong journey. Technology is always evolving and changing, and coding requires you to learn to stay on the cutting edge constantly.

If you want to learn to code, one of the multiple benefits is financial; however, I wouldn’t suggest this is your driving reason. It would help if you were passionate about technology or what you want to create so that you don’t feel like you are stuck doing something that you don’t enjoy the rest of your life.  I go into this in more detail in this **[article](https://worldofdev.info/learn-to-code-with-me-why-i-am-learning-how-to-code/)**

So for that reason, I will cover some less talked about benefits of why you should learn to code.

## **Learning to code develops critical thinking**

Critical thinking could be an article on its own. In essence, critical thinking necessitates logic and requires one to think clearly and rationally while also comprehending the logical relationship between ideas.

Instead of accepting ideas and assumptions at face value, critical thinkers question them by discovering, analysing, and systematically solving problems.

Coding or programming gives a machine a task to complete based on the logical guidelines you’ve established. You need to break down complex tasks into their building blocks, one step at a time. This approach to problem-solving can be very useful in life, not only in coding.

These are just two reasons why you should learn to code, read the last 4 by **[Clicking Here](https://worldofdev.info/why-learn-to-code-6-reasons-you-should-think-about/)**. 

PS. None of them have to do with money!