The practice of programming learning and coding is not limited to any age. It is a secure career option in the new world, says Shivram Choudhary
Over the last decade, new technology has transformed almost every aspect of our lives. In every home, each hand, on every desk, transportation to meditation, Artificial intelligence and coding has proved to be humanity’s greatest innovation of man and machine partnership. With the progressing world, we know it is never too late for anything. As in the field of coding, well, the doors of new learning are always open.
The practice of programming learning and coding is not limited to any age. It is a secure career option in the new world and develops an appreciation for how things work therefore helps mind growth in a positive direction. Some studies show that the coders develop high cognitive skills and they have lesser chances of having memory loss.
It improves the coders brain health and lets them think actively. Other studies have revealed that coding uses parts of the brain associated with memory, language processing, attention and logic. It acts as a good brain exercise although many believe that coding is just logic and math but it is much more than that, it involves memory, logic, math, creativity, language and attention. Few of the points say that coding is essential for the brain and it is a good brain exercise.
Coding helps in shaping your mental models
When choosing the language of coding be it Java, Python, C, Cobol, Fortran, or Basic you have to be careful. Starting with the language can be very hard, but once you start with one language, the coding dictates and helps in thinking about data structures, algorithms, etc. The language helps your mind work in a constant way that one can tell who wrote it just by looking at the anonymised code.
Coding isn’t just about Math and Logic
Many believe that coding is all about math and logic but it is not limited to this. The area spans more than this. The coders also need to have better creativity, attention, reasoning, and language. It involves constant use of brain parts for different functions of coding. As coders also learn other programmers code, they try to write it again with a new way. So in this way coding also keeps the brain active.
As all these studies prove that coding is good for cognitive development it is essential for the young students to learn it from an early age. Coding keeps the mind active and running all the time. Coders often program while hiking, jogging, biking, or even eating. Also, as you keep on coding your mind gets familiar to the language and you will find it less essential to refer to the guide. This brain exercise lets you be creative and lose your burdened mind.
The writer is Founder, CodeVidhya