This study investigates barriers to teaching programming in higher education, focusing on Uzbekistan, and proposes solutions inspired by international models. Challenges include outdated curricula, inadequate infrastructure, and low teacher qualifications, assessed through local data and global case studies (United States, South Korea, India, European Union). Solutions—curriculum modernization, infrastructure upgrades, teacher training, and international collaboration—are tailored to local constraints like funding and language barriers. Findings aim to enhance programming education, preparing graduates for the global IT market. The research employs qualitative methods, including literature reviews and comparative analysis, offering a scalable framework for educational reform. Keywords: programming education, higher education, international practices, Uzbekistan, IT workforce.

Programming education, Higher education, International practices, Uzbekistan, IT workforce, Curriculum modernization, Infrastructure challenges, Teacher training, Project-based learning, Online platforms, Dual education system, Digital skills, Global IT market, Educational reform, Localization

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