Another reason is that this is a career that gives you many possibilities, you can choose between different programming areas and also many work environments.  Programming is a lot of fun.

Writing code is a creative process, there are several ways to do the same things and different tools and languages, and last but not least, being a Software developer you have the ability to create something that can be  useful to others: software transforms and makes people’s lives easier and directly or indirectly we  making a difference to those who use them.» – @kellynvd