“Learn How to Code” Is the Worst Advice for Getting Into Tech
Here’s better advice for non-technical people
Over the past decade, I’ve completed the trifecta of the tech industry:
- I’ve freelanced with startups and entrepreneurs
- Founded two tech companies
- I’m now a full-time tech consultant working with Fortune 500 companies.
To me, this isn’t that unusual — these days, more and more people are embracing less traditional career paths, especially when it comes to breaking into tech.
The part I tend to proudly share is the fact that I’ve done all of this without writing a single line of code. In fact, I only know enough to have a (semi) intelligent conversation with someone who does know how to code — no more, no less.
Whenever I stumble across a Tweet or LinkedIn post that claims you have to learn how to code if you want to make it in tech, I (with my non-technical background) tend to roll my eyes.
Like so many other outdated pieces of advice from online tech bros, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
We live in an amazing time where technology is getting faster and cheaper each year, which makes it more accessible for those who didn’t have the privilege to grow up…
