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There are more developers in the market now. So, what's next?

Haebom
During my 10 years in the IT industry, I often come across an irony: "There aren't any developers," and "I want to get a job as a developer." In reality, the number of developers has increased dramatically in recent years. Since the early 2010s, there’s been a nationwide push to foster software talent, and that's also led to more companies and education programs related to coding.
Still, in many places, you hear, "There aren't any developers." Is this just a matter of increased demand outpacing the higher supply? Or is it really, "There aren't any (jack-of-all-trades, super full-stack) developers"? As I was thinking about this, I came across the following discussion.
It seems that, overseas as well, many people are recognizing the same problems with traditional computer science and coding education.

Problem 1. Not clearly understanding before moving on

Problem situation: Many schools focus on theory-based education. For example, they sometimes provide 10 examples before actually explaining an important concept like pointers.
Example: If students look at sample code before understanding pointers, they just end up copying and pasting the code.

Problem 2. Lack of practical application

Problem situation: Many students struggle to actually write code. The focus is on theory alone, while practical coding skills are neglected.
Example: Students may get high grades in school exams, but often can't solve problems when actually writing code.

Problem 3. Lack of interest

Problem situation: The education system doesn't approach coding as if it were teaching a language. As a result, students lose interest in coding.
Example: If you think of coding as just a tool for solving math problems, it can actually weaken your creative problem-solving skills.

Solution: Theory and practical experience need to be balanced.

Real-world examples: Use examples students can actually use, so they stay interested in coding.
Coding as a language: Coding should be taught as if it's a language.
To overcome this, a lot of boot camps have popped up in Korea, but now there's the irony that you have to take yet another coding test to get into a boot camp. It almost feels like having to go to another academy just to get into Daesung Academy in Gangnam, back in the day...
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