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It expands their horizon.

Think of it like children learning a musical instrument (or taking up ballet lessons). Not every one of them would turn out to be musicians.

Hopefully, they grow up to have an appreciation for programming and things/fields related to it, as well as develop an additional perspective. They don't need to become programmers, or even continue to program as a hobby.

This is why I believe programming should be taught in school, early, much like art and music.



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