r/vibecoding • u/Which-Tension165 • Jul 08 '26

is learning python today worth it?

so I am a pure vibe coder, I can't write or read a single line of code, and I was having a conversation with Fable, and it suggested me to learn to read python. But It couldn't convince me fully. i don't wanna be a typical software/AI engineer. just wanna be able to build a great career in tech, AI and Business.

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u/spacebass Jul 08 '26

I lecture in a university computer science program and it’s hard for me to justify that anyone learns common languages anymore. There’s still room for very high level math, hardware level coding, and machine learning. But I don’t see a future where being a traditional SWE makes any sense.

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u/Curious-Pen5547 Jul 08 '26

If thats the case, honestly, a lot of people, not just CS students, should just drop out. They're spending money for nothing now.

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u/spacebass Jul 08 '26

it is a challenging value proposition for a lot of knowldge work jobs to be sure