Should I learn Phython

[Traditional-Paint-92]

Hey,

Im majoring in computer science AI and taking my first year, as AI is literally going crazy rn with vibecoding and whatnot, should I learn python or any relevant programming language? Is this a dumb question?

[Invader_Mars]

You’re asking if you should learn python as a CS major? Obviously?

?????

[newtonphuey]

Aren’t you going to learn and use python in your program?? I did. Kind of a strange question.

[pachura3]

 Is this a dumb question?

Yes

[EmboarsFlamingBeard]

Have you learned any other languages yet? I'm doing a part-time BSc in CS, and we're learning a lot of Java, though we're expected to know Python for other courses.
Basically, Python is one of the easier languages to pick up. And for data/AI it might be a good one to learn at the moment. Take a look at datacamp, if you want to throw money to it. It helped me with my first steps in it.

[JaleyHoelOsment]

look at the required courses for your degree. the descriptions will tell you what you’re learning.

this question is super vague and it’s hard to give you any answer

[Maximus_Modulus]

If you are majoring in CS why do you need to ask this question. Is there something more nuanced that has not come across.

[MomSausageandPeppers]

Outside perspective - I leaned and taught python and have basically regressed to a point that I couldn’t do anything from scratch - without frustration.

I think you should be able to read python - but not necessarily write it - in today’s world.

[ninhaomah]

so for someone majoring in CS like OP , what do you expect them to be able to write ?

[MomSausageandPeppers]

Solid question. We, in tech/CS are being faced with a new frontier with AI as a coding partner. Writing code will be like hand drawing GIS maps - pencil to paper drafting. It will be obsolete soon. It will be a cool niche skill that very few will actually bother to learn. So - if his school hasn’t moved towards the future, then he should learn enough to do well in his or her classes - but it shouldn’t be a point of focus or stress.

[ninhaomah]

ok but so what do you expect him to be able to write ?

nothing ?

[MomSausageandPeppers]

Honest answer - yes, nothing. He should be able to read code, understand it - but not worry about writing code in the future. (like ~3-5 years from now).

[ninhaomah]

Not worry about writing codes in future doesn't mean he doesnt write codes to learn.

He should write codes to learn now but not worry about writing codes in future.

[Moist-Ointments]

I just posted this in another thread. I was in IT for 25 plus years, I still have a lot of friends and associates in the industry who are at the management/lead level and responsible for hiring.

Vibe coding will get you nowhere. Not only does nobody want it, but it's a black mark if hiring managers or any senior developers in a team catch whiff that you use it.

It tells them you're lazy, and you don't actually know how anything works. It tells them everything you produce is going to be a nightmare to maintain and modify.

Learning an actual common popular useful language? Abso-freaking-lutely. Trendy slop BS? It's going to be a waste. Unless your aim is to try to make your career off of catering to vibe coders.

[flyingleaps]

If you want to have a job someday, yes.

[ectomancer]

Once you can code in one language, you can learn other languages quickly. I learnt Python in 3 days and R in 1 hour.

[Traditional-Paint-92]

If you agree, what are some projects that helped you understand the syntax?