There&#x27;s a big gulf between knowing how to code and working as a professional software developer.<p>I&#x27;m a writer for a marketing agency, but I write Google App Scripts, JavaScript, and PHP on a regular basis to automate tasks, try out ideas I have, etc.<p>There&#x27;s no way I could work as a professional software developer, but I know how to code enough to help make my professional&#x2F;personal life easier and more fun.<p>Isn&#x27;t there something to be said for that? Not every skill needs to lead directly to a job. Can&#x27;t it just be another skill to have when you need it?<p>I learned to code through Codecademy and trial and error with frequent Stack Overflow searches. If I can figure it out, anyone can.<p>Edit: For anyone saying they would hire me, I&#x27;m flattered but am very happy working as a writer who gets to program occasionally. If you&#x27;re interested, here are two little projects I&#x27;ve put together: <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;playRollo.com" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;playRollo.com</a> and <a href="http:&#x2F;&#x2F;WriteByNumbers.com" rel="nofollow">http:&#x2F;&#x2F;WriteByNumbers.com</a>. Feedback? Email me, paulcole@gmail.com.