CNN is running an opinion article that talks about Michael Bloomberg's taking part in CodeAdacemy's CodeYear program, which aims to teach average people to learn enough to work as a Software Developer by year end. I'm trying to not be elitist in judging this article and those involved, but I'm curious as to what /. thinks of this questionable plan.

http://www.codecademy.com/
http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/12/opinio...ode/index.html
Daniel Reviewed by Daniel on . "Learn To Code, Get a Job" According To CNN CNN is running an opinion article that talks about Michael Bloomberg's taking part in CodeAdacemy's CodeYear program, which aims to teach average people to learn enough to work as a Software Developer by year end. I'm trying to not be elitist in judging this article and those involved, but I'm curious as to what /. thinks of this questionable plan. http://www.codecademy.com/ http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/12/opinion/rushkoff-write-code/index.html Rating: 5