The CodeFather - Programmer Magnet

Steve Jobs possessed extraordinary drive and talent, skills he used to take Apple from a startup in a garage to one of the world's most valuable companies. Beyond business acumen or entrepreneurial skills, though, Jobs valued programming knowledge. "Everyone in this country should learn to program a computer," said Jobs, "because it teaches you to think." Not only is coding crucial in many jobs—both in programming careers and many other scientific and technical careers today—it’s an ability that can improve the way you approach new challenges in life. At its core, programming is about problem solving: thinking logically and breaking down a problem into steps to find a solution.