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"Don’t Learn to Code" Is WRONG | GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke
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04/09/25
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Thomas Dohmke
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Every child should learn coding in school, just like we teach physics, geography, literacy, and math, because coding is a fundamental skill in our software-dominated world.
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As humans, it's crucial to not only consume software but also to create and understand how things are made on these devices.
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Thomas Dohmke
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I started developing software in the early 1990s and now lead GitHub, the largest developer platform in the world.
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Thomas Dohmke
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In 2008, I quit my job in the automotive industry to pursue app development after seeing the potential of the iPhone SDK.
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Thomas Dohmke
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We founded Hockey App to help mobile app developers distribute beta builds and collect feedback, addressing a pain point we experienced ourselves.
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Thomas Dohmke
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Microsoft acquired both our product and contracting companies in 2014, which was unexpected but beneficial due to the demand for skilled developers at that time.
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Thomas Dohmke
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AI tools like GitHub Copilot make software development more accessible and significantly increase developer productivity by reducing the time needed to implement ideas.
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The challenge for developers is not a lack of ideas but breaking down complex ideas into manageable components, which can often lead to projects taking much longer than anticipated.
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AI helps realize the dream of quickly turning ideas into applications, allowing small teams to potentially build million-dollar businesses by leveraging available AI tools.
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Thomas Dohmke
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We are not yet at a point where you can simply prompt an AI to build complex applications like GitHub, but the advancements are promising.
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Thomas Dohmke
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Every child should learn coding in school, just like we teach physics and math, because coding is a fundamental skill in today's software-driven world.
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Thomas Dohmke
04/09/25
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Software is everywhere in our daily lives, and it's crucial for humans to not only consume but also create and understand how things are made with technology.
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Thomas Dohmke
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Learning coding doesn't mean every student will become a software developer, just as not every student who learns physics becomes a physicist.
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Thomas Dohmke
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Using AI can democratize access to technology, allowing people who may not speak fluent English to engage with software development more easily.
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Thomas Dohmke
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As a software developer, continuous learning and training are essential; the field evolves rapidly, and staying updated is crucial for success.
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Thomas Dohmke
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GitHub Copilot is a powerful tool that can quickly generate code, making development more efficient and accessible for developers.
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AI tools can enhance productivity by summarizing meetings and managing tasks, allowing developers to focus on their core work.