Benefits of coding

Stretch your mind

“Learning to write programs stretches your mind, and helps you think better, creates a way of thinking about things that I think is helpful in all domains.”

Broaden your thinking

“Programming allows you to think about thinking, and while debugging you learn learning.”

Be empowered and confident

“Learning to code makes kids feel empowered, creative, and confident. If we want our young women to retain these traits into adulthood, a great option is to expose them to computer programming in their youth.”

Prepare for the future

“All of the today’s kids will need—along with reading, writing, and arithmetic—a basic understanding of computation and the role that it plays across a wide range of disciplines. Coding is engaging and empowering. It’s a necessary 21st century skill.”

Coding is the new normal

“Code has become the 4th literacy. Everyone needs to know how our digital world works, not just engineers.”

Diversity and multiple perspectives

“We must work diligently to democratize computer science learning so that no group is denied access to this fundamental knowledge. Not only is this an issue of civil rights, but computer science as a field desperately needs diverse and multiple perspectives.”