<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Coding skills are becoming essential in the digital age due to the growth of automation.The tech industry is facing a shortage of skilled developers, creating lucrative opportunities in coding.Software developer jobs are projected to grow 22% by 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Even non-tech professionals can benefit from coding knowledge for automation and data analysis, as coding jobs are expected to thrive in the future.