Is Learning to Code Still Worth It in 2026?

Check out Verdent here! https://www.verdent.ai/?id=700563

Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Should you still learn to code?
03:29 What coding jobs look like now
06:09 What actually matters in the job market of 2026
08:02 What if AI gets WAY BETTER soon?
08:40 Why learn when I can vibe code?
09:05 What’s the point if the job market is impossible anyway?
09:32 How to learn the right way
—————————————-
Here’s a list of my favorite free AI/ML courses! https://www.gratitudedriven.com/free-aiml-courses

Want to become an AI Engineer? Download my AI Engineering Skills Checklist here: https://www.gratitudedriven.com/c/ai-engineering-checklist

🚀 Want to level up your AI/ML career? Join the AI/ML Career Launchpad community! https://aiml-career-launchpad.circle.so/aiml-launchpad

💬 Interested in working with me 1:1? Learn more about my strategic advisory sessions: https://www.marinawyss.com/coaching

🩷 Join the channel membership community for priority comment replies and early access to videos! https://www.youtube.com/@MarinaWyssAI/join

☕ If you’d like to support my work, you can buy me a coffee (thank you!): https://ko-fi.com/marinawyss
—————————————-
🎥 Other videos you might like:

Python for Machine Learning: Skills That Actually Get You Hired (Complete Roadmap!)

99% Of People Don’t Know The RIGHT WAY to Code with AI

How to Get Your First AI Engineering Job (skills, projects, resumes, and more)

Don’t Bother Applying to Data Science Jobs in 2025 (Do THIS Instead)

—————————————-
🦫 About me
I am a Senior Applied Scientist (basically, a blend of Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer) at Twitch/Amazon. Outside of my full-time job I’m a 1:1 career coach for people looking to break into the field, with a focus on those from non-traditional backgrounds.

I’m also a Certified Personal Trainer, always busy with too many interests, and really, deeply happy with my life. I hope to be able to help others achieve these things, too.
—————————————-
✉️ Contact
Instagram (non-tech): https://www.instagram.com/marina.wyss/
Twitter/X (non-tech): https://x.com/iammarinawyss
TikTok (non-tech): https://www.tiktok.com/@gratitudedriven
Leave me a comment here on YouTube!
Business email: [email protected]
—————————————-
⚖️ Disclaimer
The views and opinions expressed in this video are my own and do not reflect the official policy or position of Twitch/Amazon or any other company I have worked for. All advice and insights shared here are based on my personal experiences and should be considered as such.

Thank you to Verdent for sponsoring this video!
@verdent_ai
https://www.youtube.com/@verdent_ai

This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase I may make a small commission at no cost to you.

#learntocode2026 #Verdent #VerdentAI #AIcoding #vibecoding

source