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Not everyone can or even should learn programming.
Mind saying why you think so?
Many people ‘learn programming’ only in so much as they know how to write code but they can’t solve a problem to save their life.
And while I wouldn’t say anyone is incapable of learning programming, some people certainly have a much, much harder time of it.
While I think everyone can eventually learn, I know a few smart people for whom it just doesn't click. Like, people who are great at math but get confused by simple concepts like variables and pointers. I know for me there are some topics that I just don't get myself and unable to make a first move. Like woodworking, how would I even approach something like building a chair? I have no idea even though I've read and watched a few guides, just got a myriad of dumb questions instead.