{"id":8515,"date":"2020-07-14T22:47:12","date_gmt":"2020-07-15T05:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=8515"},"modified":"2020-07-16T06:49:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T13:49:08","slug":"is-coding-fun-or-boring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-coding-fun-or-boring\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Coding Fun or Boring?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asking a question like \u201cis coding boring?\u201d is like asking \u201cis swimming boring?\u201d The answer depends on the person. Coding can be tedious and arduous for some\u2014but highly rewarding to others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that established, we can\u2019t definitively say if coding is fun, boring, or even tricky. However, we can give you a better idea of what computer programming is like, so you can decide for yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what kind of person likes coding? Is coding a boring job? And is computer programming hard, or is it easy to learn?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll answer these questions to help you decide if you\u2019d enjoy it. But first, here are the basics of coding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5972ba4039\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5972ba4039\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-coding-fun-or-boring\/#coding-basics\" >Coding Basics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-coding-fun-or-boring\/#is-computer-programming-hard-to-learn\" >Is Computer Programming Hard to Learn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-coding-fun-or-boring\/#does-anybody-code-for-fun\" >Does Anybody Code for Fun?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-coding-fun-or-boring\/#what-kind-of-person-likes-coding\" >What Kind of Person Likes Coding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/is-coding-fun-or-boring\/#how-can-i-get-started-coding\" >How can I get Started Coding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"coding-basics\"><\/span><strong>Coding Basics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/kobu-agency-7okkFhxrxNw-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4504\"\/><figcaption>We use coding to build websites, applications, and much more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>What is coding? Coding is the process of writing instructions for computers. It\u2019s sort of like writing a to-do list in another language. In fact, there are dozens of different <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/types-of-coding-languages\/\">programming languages<\/a> out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, coders use HTML and JavaScript to build websites. Swift is a popular language for iOS application developers. And Python is, well, pretty much good for everything.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developers use code to create everything from calculator apps to entire operating systems. Smartphones, laptops, vehicle infotainment systems, and many other computers utilize code.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Programmers can create virtually anything using code. Once you understand how programming works, you\u2019ll be able to craft any kind of software or application.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"is-computer-programming-hard-to-learn\"><\/span><strong>Is Computer Programming Hard to Learn?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"783\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/markus-spiske-cvBBO4PzWPg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5156\"\/><figcaption>This isn\u2019t as cryptic as it looks.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>People often wonder if computer programming is hard to learn. After all, the question makes sense\u2014just look at the picture above. If you have no programming experience, it probably seems pretty daunting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the surprising fact. Although coding may appear cryptic, most people get the hang of it quickly. And once you learn one language, it becomes easier to learn another.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>But I tried coding, and it didn\u2019t work out. Why is coding so hard?<\/strong><br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of people try coding, and it\u2019s easy to get discouraged early on. It\u2019s also possible that you didn\u2019t have the right guidance when making your first attempt. But you\u2019re not alone! Countless expert programmers made multiple attempts before they got the hang of it.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"does-anybody-code-for-fun\"><\/span><strong>Does Anybody Code for Fun?<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Lots of people code for fun, and for many different reasons. For some people, it\u2019s the fun of building an application\u2014the result is what matters. For others, it\u2019s the process of creating something that works.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coding can be very engaging. Each line of code, if it works, causes something to happen in the console. Watching your idea take shape step-by-step is a blast. And the feeling after discovering a bug (and fixing it) is hard to replicate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-kind-of-person-likes-coding\"><\/span><strong>What Kind of Person Likes Coding?<\/strong><br><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any person can enjoy coding. However, people who enjoy problem-solving often thrive as programmers. And while you don\u2019t have to have an \u2018engineering mind\u2019 to do well, you\u2019ll love coding if you also love building things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of programming, you\u2019ll find artists, musicians, engineers, machinists, businesspeople\u2014virtually every kind of person. And that\u2019s one of the best things about coding: Anyone can do it, and everyone can bring their own unique strengths to the table and create something great.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-can-i-get-started-coding\"><\/span><strong>How can I get Started Coding?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/adi-goldstein-mDinBvq1Sfg-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8518\"\/><figcaption>It\u2019s true\u2014anyone can learn to code.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coding isn\u2019t hard, but finding the right place to start can be. Unlike many other skilled professions, you don\u2019t need any expensive education to begin. Thanks to the internet, you can get started with any coding language for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most coders begin with books, YouTube tutorials, or other inexpensive resources like <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/best-free-coding-bootcamp-options\/\">free coding courses<\/a>. Initially, this is a great way to start because it requires very little investment (other than time).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you begin to see results, it\u2019ll be time to move on to more advanced content. And if you intend to make a career out of coding, it may be time to seek out a professional coding education program, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/rankings\/best-coding-bootcamps\/\">coding bootcamp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coding bootcamps are intensive, short-term, schools designed to equip beginners with marketable skills, and train them for the job market. These programs, which first appeared about a decade ago, are now a proven and well-established path into a technology career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bootcamps, unlike a traditional 4-year degree, get right to the point. Graduates leave with up-to-date and relevant coding abilities, and some programs even offer a job guarantee. Plus, all of this comes without staggering tuition and student debt.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re even remotely curious about coding, we highly recommend you give it a try. You can start coding for free and the benefits of learning how can change your life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Asking a question like \u201cis coding boring?\u201d is like asking \u201cis swimming boring?\u201d The answer depends on the person. Coding can be tedious and arduous for some\u2014but highly rewarding to others.&nbsp; With that established, we can\u2019t definitively say if coding is fun, boring, or even tricky. 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