Is Coding Still Worth Learning in 2025? (Honest Advice)
Introduction
With AI writing code and tech layoffs making headlines, a burning question remains:
“Is learning to code still a path to a stable, high-paying job?”
The short answer: Yes, but not for everyone.
This guide will show you:
- Where coding jobs are growing (and shrinking)
- The highest-paying languages right now
- When you should choose an alternative tech career
If you want more details with visuals,then see the pdf below
The State of Coding Jobs in 2025
The Good News
✅ Demand is up:
- 22% more software jobs than 2020 (BLS)
- Top-paying roles:
- DevOps Engineer ($140k)
- ML Engineer ($160k)
✅ AI isn’t replacing devs (yet):
- GitHub Copilot users are 55% more productive—but still need coding skills
The Bad News
❌ Oversaturation in entry-level:
- 1,200+ applicants per junior web dev role (Angellist data)
❌ Some fields are declining: - Basic web dev (thanks to Wix, Shopify, etc.)
5 Reasons Coding is STILL Worth It
1. Coding = Digital Literacy
- Basic Python/SQL is the new Excel for non-tech jobs (marketing, finance).
2. Remote Work Dominance
- 72% of devs work remotely (vs. 12% for other jobs).
3. AI Won’t Replace Engineers—It’ll Empower Them
- Prompt engineering still requires coding knowledge.
4. Highest Salary Growth
- Senior devs see 12% yearly pay bumps (vs. 4% avg.).
5. You Can Build Your Own Business
- Micro-SaaS founders earn 10k–10k–50k/month (Indie Hackers data).
Useful Links
- Reality of Serverless: Pros, Costs, Security, and Trade-offs
- Human Programmer Wins Against OpenAI in Tokyo—What This Means for AI Developers
- 🧠 The 7 AI Coding Mistakes That Are Costing You Time, Money & Rankings (2025 Edition)
- Don’t Learn These Tech Skills in 2025 (Unless You Want to Stay Broke)
- Web Performance Lies We Still Believe (And What to Do Instead in 2025)
- Tech Predictions vs Reality: What Actually Happened by 2025?
3 Reasons You Might Skip Coding
1. You Hate Problem-Solving
- Coding is 80% debugging, 20% writing code.
2. You Want Quick Money
- Bootcamp grads take 6–12 months to land jobs in 2024.
3. AI Tools Do What You Need
- For simple websites, Framer AI > hand-coded HTML.
What to Learn Instead (If Not Coding)
| Career Path | Avg. Salary | Skills Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Architect | $130k | AWS/Azure certs |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $110k | CompTIA Security+ |
| Technical Writer | $85k | Docs-as-code (Markdown) |
| AI Prompt Engineer | $120k | ChatGPT API + no-code |
How to Future-Proof Your Coding Skills
- Specialize:
- Don’t learn “JavaScript”—learn “React + Web3 integration.”
- Go Low-Level:
- Rust, Go, and C++ are AI-resistant.
- Build in Public:
- A GitHub with 10+ projects > a degree.
FAQ Section
Q1: Will ChatGPT replace programmers?
A: No—it’s like saying “Will calculators replace mathematicians?”
Q2: What’s the easiest language to get hired with?
A: JavaScript (React) or Python (Django), but competition is fierce.
Q3: Can I learn coding at 40?
A: Yes—but target niches (legacy systems, healthcare IT).
Q4: Are coding bootcamps worth it?
A: Only if they offer job guarantees (like Codesmith).
Q5: What’s the next big coding language?
A: Rust (for performance) and Mojo (AI infra).
Useful Links
- FreeCodeCamp – Free coding courses
- Roadmap.sh – Learning paths for devs
- O*NET Salary Data – Tech career stats
Conclusion
Coding is far from dead—but it’s no longer a “golden ticket.” To succeed in 2024:
- Specialize (full-stack is oversaturated)
- Combine skills (coding + cloud/AI)
- Build real projects (not just tutorials)
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