As a senior computer science student, the author reflects on the experience of job hunting and the illusion of easy programming. Programming has become more accessible with resources like Codecademy and user-friendly languages, but good code remains rare in the industry. The emphasis is placed on the readability and quality of code, with a reminder that perfectionism should be avoided. The importance of creating, maintaining a trial-and-error development environment, and the balance between technology and people are highlighted. Continual learning is encouraged, with a focus on cost-effectiveness. The author presents valuable insights to fellow programmers, emphasizing the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy coding environment.
https://www.piglei.com/articles/en-programming-is-still-hard-after-14-years/