I built my first website in 1996, and I majored in computer science at UPENN, so yeah... I have a quite a bit of programming experience. I'm also the primary developer for my company, FoxyCart.

That said, I think everyone should learn to code. It's like learning how to talk in the digital world. There are so many resources online that have gamified the process of learning. Much of what I learned, I taught myself, but it takes time, lots of patience, and a highly determined attitude. It can be really frustrating when things aren't working like you expect them to. It can also be really rewarding when you it all comes together like it did here.