This is the 15595th most frequent Russian word.
пригодится
"To come in handy" or "to be useful."
In this sentence, 'пригодится' means that the knife will be useful or suitable during an activity, specifically a trip.
Этот нож пригодится нам в походе.
This knife will come in handy for our trip.
Here, 'пригодится' suggests that the jacket will serve a purpose or provide utility in the outdoor situation.
Надень куртку, она пригодится на улице.
Wear a jacket, it will be useful outdoors.
In this context, 'пригодится' conveys that programming skills will have value or applicability in professional scenarios.