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Kasey Speakman

In the end coding well probably matters less than making a product that does what people need. Otherwise, no beginners could exist in our field. Although I agree that it is a worthy lifetime endeavor, at least for me.

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Jason C. McDonald • Edited

Coding well is a necessary step to ensuring software is stable and maintainable, both of which are necessary parts of making a product that does what people need.

Beginners certainly don't need to grasp every topic I've outlined right away. The point is simple: if you want to succeed as a programmer, you must pursue it. Avoiding it is a lose-lose scenario.