No matter how abstract our usage of technology, in the end we are subservient to the methods that computers use to understand what we are needing them for: code. Having an understanding of this should cause a degree of influence on both sides: you will think more abstractly about the possibilities of technology, but always be influenced by knowledge of how to make those abstractions a reality.

Getting a start in coding isn’t as hard as people think. And starting is a virtuous circle to anyone with a little curiosity – each thing you learn opens another door.