You can learn to code. If you're able to follow an average Medium article, you are smart enough. Many children can learn to program. They even have programming languages designed especially for them (Scratch being the most famous).
Is software engineering only for smart people?
No, you can't be a software engineer if you are not intelligent. You can be a great software engineer. Just take your time and you will get there.
Are software engineers high IQ?
Software engineers tend to score very high on IQ tests. Whatever these tests measure, they measure some sort of talent that's highly correlated to software engineering talent. I've seen the average IQ for the profession reported as hovering around 130.
Do coders have higher IQ?
The average software developer has an IQ of 110 but ranges from 93 on the low end to just shy of 130 for the cleverest developers. You'd have to be in the top 50th percentile for intelligence among developers to score higher than the general population's average.Nov 3, 2021
How do I know if I am a good software developer?
- You like working with people.
- You have a knack for problem solving.
- You're musically inclined.
- You like to see order in things.
- Trying new things gives you a thrill.
- You stay intrinsically motivated.
- You enjoy puzzles and strategy.
- You love technology.