According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary for a computer programmer was $77,550 per year in 2014. Most computer programmers have a Bachelor’s degree.

A basic explanation of what coding is. In order to play games, do homework or talk to friends on a computer, programs are used. Computer programs are made using a special language called code.

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By 2020, there will be an estimated 1.4 million job openings for computer specialists, and Saujani's students are gearing up for the future. "You don't have to be super smart to be a part of coding.

As companies like Amazon and Microsoft lay off workers and embrace A.I. coding tools, computer science graduates say they’re struggling to land tech jobs.

Max started writing code when he was six. He told BBC News why he thought more children being taught how to program in schools was a good idea.

Some information may no longer be current. Participants take part in The HTML500, an event that teaches the ABCs of computer coding, in Vancouver on Saturday. JONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press ...