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MicroConf Tactics: Coding in 2026 is STILL a Superpower (Even with AI)

March 25, 2026 · 10 min

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Is learning to code still worth it in 2026?

Rob Walling breaks down what’s actually happening in the industry, why coding is still one of the highest-leverage skills you can learn, and how he’d approach learning to code if he were starting from scratch today.

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