Is Coding Still Relevant in 2025?
📌 Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. What AI Has Changed — and What It Hasn’t
- 2. Low-Code Isn’t No-Code (And Never Will Be)
- 3. Why Core Coding Knowledge Still Matters
- 4. Coding Jobs Are Evolving — Not Disappearing
- 5. The Rise of Hybrid Roles
- 6. How I Use Code in My Day-to-Day (Even with AI Tools)
- Final Thoughts
Introduction
Every year, someone tweets: “AI just killed coding.” And every year, more developers are hired. It’s true — AI is transforming how we write code. But it’s not eliminating the need for coders. Instead, it’s changing what it means to be one.
“Code is not dead. Boring code is.” — A senior dev at a major fintech firm I once worked with.
This post explores why coding is still highly relevant in 2025, how roles are shifting, and how I personally use both traditional code and AI tools in my freelance projects at Sindhu Solutions. —
1. What AI Has Changed — and What It Hasn’t
Tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Replit Ghostwriter can write decent snippets of code from simple prompts. They’ve automated boilerplate tasks and made prototyping much faster. But they haven’t replaced:
- Architectural thinking
- Security best practices
- Integration logic across systems
- Critical debugging or testing skills
AI helps — but it doesn’t replace understanding why something works the way it does. —
2. Low-Code Isn’t No-Code (And Never Will Be)
Platforms like Webflow, Bubble, and Glide let people build apps visually. But they always hit limits — and guess who’s called in when they do? Developers. No-code platforms abstract complexity — they don’t eliminate it. Someone still needs to understand APIs, workflows, and data handling when the project grows.
Think of low-code as a bicycle. Code is still the engine behind the wheels.
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3. Why Core Coding Knowledge Still Matters
Even if you’re using AI tools, knowing JavaScript, Python, or SQL lets you:
- Spot bugs in AI-generated output
- Write cleaner, more maintainable code
- Understand performance issues
- Connect systems beyond what drag-and-drop allows
I often use AI to scaffold React components, but I refine them manually — because I know how state works, how hooks behave, and how logic flows. —
4. Coding Jobs Are Evolving — Not Disappearing
In 2025, devs aren’t just writing code. They’re curating, reviewing, optimizing, and orchestrating code ecosystems. Demand is shifting toward:
- Systems thinkers
- Integration specialists
- DevOps and automation experts
- Developers who understand both product and UX
Look at job boards — titles like “Developer Advocate,” “No-Code Developer + Integrator,” or “Technical Product Consultant” are everywhere. These all require coding knowledge at the core. —
5. The Rise of Hybrid Roles
Some of the most in-demand roles in 2025 are hybrids:
- Designer + Developer (e.g. Figma + React)
- Marketer + Developer (e.g. Zapier, Webflow, JS)
- Writer + Dev (for technical docs, prompts, UX copy)
I personally use Notion, Figma, WordPress, and code — often all in the same week. Coding lets me customize beyond templates, automate systems, and troubleshoot like a pro. —
6. How I Use Code in My Day-to-Day (Even with AI Tools)
Here’s what a typical week looks like for me in 2025:
- 🔧 React/Next.js: Custom sites like my portfolio
- 📝 WordPress: Building fast blogs using WP REST API and custom themes
- ⚙️ Zapier: Automating form handling with custom JS filters
- 🎨 Figma + Tailwind: Prototypes turned into actual components
- 🤖 AI: Generating base code, but reviewing every line
I don’t write every line from scratch. But I’m constantly writing, editing, and refining code — just faster, thanks to better tools. —
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💬 Final Thoughts
So — is coding still relevant in 2025?
Absolutely. But it’s not just about typing semicolons. It’s about solving real problems with code as a tool — not the end goal.
Those who combine code with creativity, systems thinking, and communication will lead the next wave of tech. AI will help. But humans who understand code will still run the show. Whether you’re freelancing, launching a startup, or working in tech — learning to code is still one of the best investments you can make.
Let me know your thoughts. Leave a comment or reach out on @umarsindhu31