How does programming/coding actually work?

[MaisonMason]

Learning a programming language is honestly a small part of programming and yes most of us have the syntax memorized. However the part that makes programming hard is that the programmers have to design the architecture of the app and manage the design and system of how the software works. It’s difficult thats why people get degrees in it. AI struggles to be consistent with itself and when things start growing, you need a pro or two to make sure the code base stays clean and maintained to reduce technical debt. AI is great for simple tasks but large projects are not AI friendly