In reply to Robert.

I happen to think that it will be a good thing. We need to make WordPress easier to use and not develop. Developers can always learn a new skill but users are getting used to tech made easy for them.

The better UX for users means the better platform. And if devs/designers that got away with coding bad themes and plugins before are now being forced to learn better ways to write code and write standard compliant code, then that's a good thing right?

With only quality themes and plugins, with quality devs, I think WordPress stands a chance to grow bigger and better.

Right now, IMHO, the themes market is a mess.