The Myth: You Have to Be a Genius to Be a Developer

If you’re new to coding, you’ve probably heard this before:

“You need to be super smart.”
“You have to be a math wizard.”
“Coding is only for geniuses.”

This kind of talk can be terrifying. It can make you feel like you don’t belong — before you …

The Barriers Are Falling

There was a time when becoming a software engineer meant four years of university, access to powerful machines, and the right connections. That world still exists — but it’s no longer the only path.

Today, the tools, knowledge, and communities are open to anyone with …