It's to devalue the profession. Instead of a 'software developer" or even "programmer," now you're just a "coder" or even a "code monkey."
All of these initiatives that claim to want to make programming more accessible, even though it is already extremely accessible in that it doesn't require a degree or licensing and there are a wealth of free tools, books, and other information available online now to get started with, are really intended to change the public's perception of programming from a highly-technical, white collar career to a low-skill trade that is easy and that anyone can do so they can flood the job market with sub-par applicants and drive down wages.
All of these initiatives that claim to want to make programming more accessible, even though it is already extremely accessible in that it doesn't require a degree or licensing and there are a wealth of free tools, books, and other information available online now to get started with, are really intended to change the public's perception of programming from a highly-technical, white collar career to a low-skill trade that is easy and that anyone can do so they can flood the job market with sub-par applicants and drive down wages.