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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-28T13:39:18.000Z",
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  "textContent": "submitted by codeinabox to programming\n30 points | 6 comments\nhttps://htmx.org/essays/yes-and/\n\n> I teach computer science at Montana State University. I am the father of three sons who all know I am a computer programmer and one of whom, at least, has expressed interest in the field. I love computer programming and try to communicate that love to my sons, the students in my classes and anyone else who will listen.\n>\n> A question I am increasingly getting from relatives, friends and students is:\n>\n> _Given AI, should I still consider becoming a computer programmer?_\n>\n> My response to this is: “Yes, and…”",
  "title": "Yes, and..."
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