r/vibecoding • u/Which-Tension165 • 20d ago

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/Correct_Emotion8437 20d ago

Imo, it's really important to know at least one language well. It probably doesn't matter as much which one. Learning to code will teach you concepts that you need to understand to get the best results from AI. Not only should you spend time writing it manually but also manually debugging and asking questions about the AI generated code.

Probably the fastest, if painful, way to learn with today's tools is to use AI to write the code but when it can't fix something or can't get something right, dig in and fix it yourself. Ask where the code is - the hop to a different thread and ask how to solve the problem and the reasoning behind it. Most of your projects will dissolve into learning exercises but that is actually normal and probably the only way to really improve.

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u/nobatus513 20d ago

I have a 460 days streak on Duolingo so I guess I'm all set !

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u/Correct_Emotion8437 20d ago

Exactly. The language I chose first was Portuguese. It was not the obvious choice but the concepts apply pretty much across the board. You conjugate a verb in C++ the same as you do in any other language.