How Coding For Kids Plays a Part Leave a Comment / IoT / By Franchezka Revereza As smart devices and cloud connection become an increasing part of daily life on Earth, coding and programming is evolving from an optional field of study into a basic literacy. Teaching today’s children to code is on par with teaching them to read and speak in their native language. Without coding skills, they may not be able to communicate with the devices and tools that make the world around them function.