When I started wish I would of found a channel like this 4 years ago. Sometimes when you are just starting you feel overwhelmed with all the languages and frameworks, but if you know the trifecta Html, css, javascript thats all you really need, and jquery is the icing on the cake.
scrolling through the list of JR Front-end developer i can definitely say it's not enough to learn basics Html,css and JS. Lots of requirements are needed - Git,PHP, tons of different frameworks, Angular/React, Node, etc. Imho this is too much for JR position, the only hope right now we, beginners, have is an employer adequacy who can give you a chance.
Hey I wrote Chris this question...maybe you can provide some clarity also? I know it isnt addressed to you but any help you can provide, I would really appreciate. Thank you in advance for your time :-) Hey Chris, thanks so much for this video. Question for you... I have been learning how to code on FCC and Code Academy, I'm going to check out Treehouse since you mentioned it. Anyways, I have been learning since january of this yr 2017. And when I started building my portfolio I keep coming across tutorials that use tags and other code that I have never heard of at all, and of course I proceed to learn about it. But my point is, ALL of these things I've never heard of keep popping up... So how can one ever be 'ready' for a job??? You said you learned html and css... did you learn ALL of it?? Or just enough to build a basic website?? Please provide some clarity if you can. Because I feel like with so much to learn and new things popping up daily, how can I as an aspiring developer ever be ready for a job...?
This truly made my day and my life. I was kicked out of college for low grades and have been working at jobs I don't enjoy. I keep telling myself and others that I wanna be a web developer I just need to go to school and learn, but 1. I can't go cause it's expensive and 2. I don't know where to start. Now that I see this I wanna do it. I'm so broke sleeping in my car as I'm writing this and I have been wanting to so badly to learn web development. My mom doesn't believe that I can do it, my friends think I can't do it cause they just don't think I can do it but I do believe that I can. So thank you for this video.
Direct to the point. I'm still looking for jobs right now, but this certainly helped me to become inspired to continue applying for jobs. It is very discouraging when you start looking at job descriptions and they have so many requirements that you just become overwhelmed because you only cover atleast 1/8 of the coding language that they require you to have. Certainly, this lifted my spirit to continue applying for a development job especially now that I feel like giving up.
Hey! I just found your channel a few weeks ago and am so happy that I did! I recently started my self-taught Web Development journey. I am LOVING programming SO much. You are also helping me keep my energy up! I love seeing how much your life has changed since this video, too.
Thankyou chris this video helps me boost my self esteem, I started coding when i was college but due to lack of confidence i left coding and end up to a carrer that i really don't like i remember that iwas only working just to earn money but now i started learning coding again and hoping that i could get a job as a junior wev dev even though i dont have an experience on this field just becauae i am a career shifter but i really do love coding and one thing that i like the most on web development is that "the learning never stops".
This was very inspirational for me as I'm now learning how to code so I can switch careers. For me, I've been mainly going with Skillcrush (Front End Developer Blueprint) and supplementing with FreeCodeCamp and other free sources to fill in any knowledge gaps or clear up anything I may be confused about. I really enjoy Skillcrush and like the idea that you can build a site for a non-profit with FreeCodeCamp, so I hope by the time I'm done, I'll at least have HTML, CSS, Responsive Web, Javascript, jQuery, Git/GitHub under my belt before applying for a job. I'd like to also learn WordPress and back end languages at some point in the future, too. There is just so much to learn and since I'm in serious need of a job, I've been trying to learn quickly, but wasn't sure exactly how much would be enough to get my foot in the door. I just subscribed and I look forward to future vids!
So inspirational. I know this is an older video but thank you for giving us a glimpse into what you went through starting out and the advice. I was getting discouraged thinking I had to learn all these languages right away. Great video!
Hey Chris. Just wanna say a big thank you for this! I discovered you RUclips yesterday and it has lifted me! I am currently in a dead-end job and I have now started learning JavaScript whilst I'm here! So thank you for inspiring me!
Thank you for your videos. I listen to them at my job along with some learning resources which help keep me motivated. I started learning how to code in 2015, then had a huge bump in the road but returned shortly after. I know enough and have learned how to become a fast learner. I recently started applying as-is and I look forward to the best. Again, thank you for sharing your journey and your light!
Hey man! As someone who is starting out and learning, I get overwhelmed often. Your video's and channel are very encouraging, and I resonate with how coding makes you feel powerful. Creating something from nothing is an amazing feeling, and it has me hooked! Just subscribed, and look forward to your video's to come!
I don't know you but your a big inspiration for me man! I currently have HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge under my belt. Now I'm about to begin Jquery. This is my passion and I have to tell you, I haven't been getting support, not even from my own family. Seeing you push past that really keeps the sight of hope within my view and that goes a long way! Good luck to you!
I'm in the same situation just finished HTML working on CSS I have had the you can't do it you have changed from law enforcement to teaching myself something so ya very motivating thank you
Chris, I'm having a not so easy night. I keep thinking that I'm not putting my effort in my work on Tree house. however, I keep watching your videos because I know if someone like you can do it, so can I! I'm gonna continue learning! keep making videos man! your an inspiration!
Hey Chris, subscribed and followed. This video means so much to people like myself. Anyone going through intense web or other online courses, stay strong! you only need that one chance to make it happen but for now make sure you are ready for it!
Good day Chris, I'm currently studying web development on my own, I'm kinda doubting myself at first but the more I do code the more I'm getting into it, your video really inspire me, it makes me believe that I can have a result and be a developer one of this day, thanks for your time.. . much love and respect.
Just subscribed to you! I literally just started learning how to code a couple days ago and I'm taking it very slowly. I was just like you, I barely graduated high school and I could not concentrate at any junior college I attended. I'm stuck at retail job that pays pretty well, the only downside is that I live in the Bay Area and the job I'm at is not enough to live a comfortable life. Your videos really inspired me and I really hope I can learn how to code and change the way I live. Thanks for inspiring me and making me believe that I can do this too!
Wow I’m so glad I saw this video. I’ve just now learned the basics for html and css and have started coding my first website. But I am pretty much studying everyday for at least 3 hours and I’m super motivated to get into the industry ASAP. Seeing videos like this really makes it less scary and makes me feel so capable. It’s hard when you approach a completely new subject, and feel insecure because you just don’t know what you don’t know. Thank you for this video, I’m feeling inspired 🙏🏼
I just Subbed! Just turned 23, and have been feeling so lost since high school. I have become so depressed working these simple jobs with their repetitive tasks. Life has felt so meaningless as a consequence of this, what I deem to be, pointless work. I have finally decided to take the plunge and started to learn html on CodeAcademy.com I had no idea what to expect but I am absolutely in love with programming. Knowing the possibilities behind knowing how to develop code has inspired me greatly, I have a fresh new perspective! Thank you for sharing your story with us, it is deeply inspiring and has me feeling super optimistic. Like you, I have told friends and family my plans and no one really believes in me. So it is very nice to hear from someone who experienced the same feedback and persevered! Power to you!
Man, this video simply saved my life as a beginner in all this web dev stuff! I already know Html and CSS and you showed me that I'm ready to make my website like a portfolio and start applying so I can land a job in this area that fascinates me! And meanwhile I'll keep learning all the other languages you told and even more. Thank you so much for encouraging me. Maybe someday we'll meet and chat a lot about the amazing dev world =)
This video convinced me to apply. I thought I would need to know more but I am very comfortable with HTML, CSS, Javascript and JQuery. I hope to comment again one day soon that I got a job. Thank you very much.
thanks, Chris... you have inspired me.. will make the next move and take your advice.. your down to earth guy.. im going for "it".. i've always wanted to become a web developer.. keep up the good work..
Hi Chris, this is absolutely awesome that you are taking the time to let everyone know that we can do it! I appreciate your humbleness in sharing your back story and having encouraging words! Great work! The force be with you.
I could well be a web developer as you are, man: shooting videos in the office when you're supposed to code :) Kidding aside, I started learning for fun and bumped into your video by chance. Now I'm starting getting addicted to javascript and enjoy your videos. Keep it up, homie!
Very encouraging to watch! Currently I’m studying web development with Codecademy and can’t wait to start applying for my first programming job. Making a career switch from a telecommunications drafter....
Inspiring video, like your video style. This video helped me start learning programming again since I had so much trouble where to start and what language to learn, so much time consuming. Cool to see CodingPhase commenting on these video too another channel I watch
Tried this path in the past. Languages evolve much quickly to weed out people whom are experienced at something older. It's just the nature of the product. Enjoy it while it lasts though and if you can press through it then well you definitely got a team to work with.
Looking Chris. You have inspired me to be self taught. I was contemplating between self taught or Uni degree. I've always wanted to be self taught but always regretting that I might not able to find work so having a degree would give me the confidence and education to get a job. Watching your videos has encouraged me to be a self taught programmer and you have given me a path. I'm coding now with codecademy and it's awesome. Thanks Chris keep doing what you do.
Thank you for keeping and real and sharing your experiences man. I've been doing web dev on and off for about 2 years not really going all the way with it because I always thought it was going to take years to learn and even start applying to jobs. That's awesome you got hired being so new at it. Your story is a lot like mine in that I too am also working a really dead end job in cust service. I hate it and I've always wanted a job as a web developer. You've definitely given me tons of hope and now I'm working harder than ever at my skills!
You've also inspired me to renew my TeamTreehouse subscription. I had one questions for you though, Chris. When you made your first website. Was it the one that Treehouse had you make? Or did you just make your own website completely separate from what Treehouse had you make?
Thank you so much for this video! I am getting ready to start school to get my associates degree in web development and this is just what I needed to tell myself I'm on the right path! Your words of encouragement let me know, that I too can do this!
Hello Chris, Just finished watching all your videos! I'm in 3rd year in Computer Science and i am really looking forward to become a Web developer just like you! Your videos are really cool and helpful! Thanks!
Chris when you say all you need to do is to be able to make a basic website. Could you please tell someone like me in detail? How would you describe what you mean when you say a basic web site? Because I understand the basic of HTML now. I understand the basics of CSS, but I still have a hard time putting imagines at the center of the page. Or I still have a hard time centering the tag. I don't know flex box yet. But I do understand how to create the basic lay out using divs. How to assign tags by using the id or class from HTML to CSS. So, I think I have the basics down. How would you describe having basics skills? Also, I do understand the fundamentals of JavaScript, like loops, conditionals, variables, operators, but I am weak at control flow, functions and I am decent at objects. I just don't know a framework yet; I haven't started my learning on a framework because I don't feel ready yet. So, when should I begin applying for jobs? From what I have told you already, am I ready or should I continue for another 3 months or so and learn a framework then apply? thank you for readying my message and sorry for the very long rant.
This is very encouraging. I just spent a month learning JS and the past week learning jQuery (not done yet) and I already know HTML and CSS. I gotta ask though, when you got the job, how did that go with them expecting you to know all these languages that you didn't know?
Chris I just want to say thank you, every time I start losing motivation and get overwhelmed with that I think I need to know for my first job. I always come back to this video to recharge my batteries.
Sean, you have no idea how much you have just inspired me. You've just helped me gain the confidence to just go for it. Thank you for that. I just subscribed and liked.
Hi, I'm from Costa Rica, I identified a lot with this video since I am learning from some sites on the Internet to be able to become a web developer and one day legally emigrate to the United States or Canada with a better job than I have at the moment I have inspired me A lot to keep going.
I feel more relieved after watching your videos, because I'm currently learning FEWD through thinkful.com and it's way more expensive than treehouse which I wish I would have just gone with that route, but with thinkful I have a personal mentor to help me as well as live Q&A sessions to ask questions when i'm not meeting with my mentor. I learned HTML and CSS for 2 months and felt that I was okay but then moving into JS and jquery, I struggle with it and I still struggle now. Because I took a 2 month break to finish up my Bachelor's degree and hoping back into it after a break, I'm struggling to remember what I've learned and I started feeling like being a web developer isn't for me. But thank you for sharing this with me, it means a lot that I know that someone has also struggled as well and made it so I know I can do it too. I just have to put in the work.
Im crying 😭😭😭😭 Thank you so much, im a junior developer and just finish 2 years as web development in .NET. I was so afraid to apply job because of all the language they said I needed to know. But I will do my best now and start creating. Thank you
Thanks Chris Sean... Your videos are so inspiring.. I'm stuck working in the airport here in SFO and I have a degree of Computer Science from the Philippines.. It helps me to restart my path.... weew... Godbless you man..
Yass, thank you I'm just now going back to school for this it's 11 months though but they teach a lot of skills I got nervous when I saw some of the job posting requirements online, but this video helps && I'm so excited to join this field!!
Thank you for this video. I just wanted to let you know it's going to change my life. All I've ever wanted to do was web development but I never had the support. Thank you.
Chris im going to jump back on i havent done anything past html and css since 2015 and i regret it. But now im going to start it up again thanks to u.😎
Thank you much @Chris Sean. Your videos are so inspiring and I one day hope to become a Junior Developer. I already know HTML and CSS pretty good. I know some javaScript (at least understand it I need to get into a more of a programer mindset understand arrys and stuff like that more) and im diving into bootstrap because im currently building freeCodeCamp projects.
That was the Perfect video I've ever seen on RUclips...!! I know Html and CSS very well and i was not applying for a job because i was thinking that I'm not ready and I'm learning Javascript now.... But the next step I'm taking is yo apply for a jOb....! Thank You Again..!!
Hey chris im also filipino and the stories you have shared to this channel is quite similar to mine. I'm currently 24yrs old and also learning how to code and because of you I focused my goal in becoming a fullstack developer. Much love for the filipinos out in the US. Also i'm currently studying as well. I used to be in a dead end job and just passed highschool went straight to work in the call center industry for about 4 yrs and wasn't happy. Now i stopped working and wanted to get better at coding but because of the information you have provided it kinda helped me on choosing the web development path. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing.
Sabi na eh Pinoy ito si Chris. Hahaha Btw kuys kamusta na ang pagcocode? Same tayo ng age. Sa ganitong edad talaga nag staStruggle noh? Parang nastuck na ako kuys, don't know where to start. Gusto ko din maging Web Developer eh. Mukhang kailangan ko ulit na bumalik ng college then back to basic. mag start nanaman na 1st year.
Wow man you made this video just when I was going crazy thinking about all this stuff lol. Ive been self teaching myself for the last 5 months or so. Thanks for the inspiration man! I'll keep sending those applications in.
Hey man, very good video. Nice to see someone who's went through what I am facing right now in my life. Struggling and wondering what can I do. Using Free Code Camp at the moment, but planning to do Treehouse as well. Looked at that awhile back. Glad to see you doing well, keep it up. Positivity and having goals is key.
Do you mind mentioning the specific courses you took on Treehouse? Online learning platforms have beginner and advanced specialty stuff. I'm curious what helped you grasp the material enough to feel that you'd be an asset to an employer. Coding is a field that seems like you can never know enough, or when to move on to the next thing.
Chris, u inspired me so much to become a web developer someday in the future!! Thnx a lot!! peace from Malaysia : ). BTW, keep making this videos. its awesome!!
Hi Chris! Very good video! I am learning from freeCodeCamp, Lynda, codecademy, is quiet slowly, sometimes I feel down because is not easy. I had only one interview and didn't go too well as I was not confident, maybe next time :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been so scared to apply because I don’t feel confident I know enough based on job descriptions. I finished my Masters in Information Systems Management with programming focus in June of 2016 and I am still at my same old accounting job. I let fear stop me from applying. I just didn’t feel like I knew enough because job descriptions often say proficient on practically everything and I move on. You’ve now given me confidence to start applying cause your living proof. I’m doing treehouse now to build my skills and in a couple of months, I’ll be much more confident. How many interviews did you go on before you got a job?
Hey bro. Super grateful for your videos man. Subscribed and been catching up on your path. Awesome 👏🏽 Congrats on the success! Question, In this video you mentioned that as you apply for jobs the requirements will say languages you don’t know but you should apply anyway… How do you handle that question when presented?” Do you simply say that you’re not familial with it, or do you bend the truth a bit and say something like you are slightly familiar with it?? I’m currently learning CSS and am considering a 9 month part time boot camp and I’m excited! Thanks again for videos, info, and advice.
Great video..i would also like to see a clip about how to create your portfolio and where you can present them on your resume as well as other popular jobsites
Thank you Chris so much ,this means a lot to me right now ,thanks for the insertion .I'm on my first baby steps to become a web developer ,Peace and love Kobi from Israel p.s: stay safe
Are you by any chance using a microsoft natural ergonomic 4000 keyboard? I'm thinking about buying one, so I would like to hear your thoughts on it in that case :) Great video as always!
Awesome video mate.I usually see the company requirements in the job portal even tough it doesn't relate to the job vacancy they are posting.They are really Hugh list.But yes I will try my best to cover some of them and apply asap.Thanks for your wonderful video
Great video. I mostly like how slowly, and calmly you speak. It’s very honest, positive and straightforward. I have a question for you. I have a few schools that charge anywhere between 9-15k for a full stack web developer. Do you think that the average person can teach themselves the basic programming languages for example through let’s see treehouse without having to spend thousands of dollars going to a tech school?
Hi I like your Chanel. Nice to see someone who has and is doing it self taught. I have subscribed and decided to start learning. I would like to know how have you seen your Chanel growth rate coming along as I think you are quite a new Chanel?
Hey Chris, thanks so much for this video. Question for you... I have been learning how to code on FCC and Code Academy, I'm going to check out Treehouse since you mentioned it. Anyways, I have been learning since january of this yr 2017. And when I started building my portfolio I keep coming across tutorials that use tags and other code that I have never heard of at all, and of course I proceed to learn about it. But my point is, ALL of these things I've never heard of keep popping up... So how can one ever be 'ready' for a job??? You said you learned html and css... did you learn ALL of it?? Or just enough to build a basic website?? Please provide some clarity if you can. Because I feel like with so much to learn and new things popping up daily, how can I as an aspiring developer ever be ready for a job...? Thanks in Advance for your time Chris :-)
wow..I am more than comfortable with HTML and CSS and understand JavaScript and jQuery and yet for some reason I don't get a courage to apply for a job because of all these information out there about all the new Frameworks and techniques that makes you feel like you know nothing even though you know more than what an average junior developer knows... good luck to you in future and hopefully I get a job soon
Hi, I have a question. You said to start applying for a job once you know enough to create a website. But, what if you DO get hired, and you quit your current job for that opportunity, only to start working there and have them realize you're not qualified and fire you? That's what I'm scared of. Sure, you can apply because you have nothing to lose, but what happens if you DO get lucky and they DO hire you, but you aren't actually ready? You then have something to lose, because you are quitting your job to accept this opportunity. So, you say once you can create a website, but I don't think that's enough skills to ACTUALLY be a web developer. So on the off-chance you actually do get hired, there's still a very real possibility that you don't know enough to do the job and you'll get fired. Then you'll be left jobless.
yeah, don't listen to people saying you can't. because of global market crash after i graduated high school as electrical technician i could only get a job as waiter. i last year i enrolled in college, few months ago i've started learning web design. only handful of my friends that are programmers had positive feedback, everybody else thought it's bad idea. after semester finals i got myself job interview. i even think i will continue doing web after finishing college, i'm studying for civil engineer
When I started wish I would of found a channel like this 4 years ago. Sometimes when you are just starting you feel overwhelmed with all the languages and frameworks, but if you know the trifecta Html, css, javascript thats all you really need, and jquery is the icing on the cake.
CodingPhase wow! Thanks man :)
sweet im breaking down and building with the trifecta day by day
scrolling through the list of JR Front-end developer i can definitely say it's not enough to learn basics Html,css and JS. Lots of requirements are needed - Git,PHP, tons of different frameworks, Angular/React, Node, etc. Imho this is too much for JR position, the only hope right now we, beginners, have is an employer adequacy who can give you a chance.
They're fronting. Alot of companies bloat up the job requirements meanwhile you'll only need 1/3 of what they've written. Just apply!!!
Hey I wrote Chris this question...maybe you can provide some clarity also? I know it isnt addressed to you but any help you can provide, I would really appreciate. Thank you in advance for your time :-)
Hey Chris, thanks so much for this video. Question for you... I have been learning how to code on FCC and Code Academy, I'm going to check out Treehouse since you mentioned it. Anyways, I have been learning since january of this yr 2017. And when I started building my portfolio I keep coming across tutorials that use tags and other code that I have never heard of at all, and of course I proceed to learn about it. But my point is, ALL of these things I've never heard of keep popping up... So how can one ever be 'ready' for a job??? You said you learned html and css... did you learn ALL of it?? Or just enough to build a basic website?? Please provide some clarity if you can. Because I feel like with so much to learn and new things popping up daily, how can I as an aspiring developer ever be ready for a job...?
start coding last week and it feels like amazing . The feeling that you dont want to stop until you learn everything :)
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This truly made my day and my life. I was kicked out of college for low grades and have been working at jobs I don't enjoy. I keep telling myself and others that I wanna be a web developer I just need to go to school and learn, but 1. I can't go cause it's expensive and 2. I don't know where to start. Now that I see this I wanna do it. I'm so broke sleeping in my car as I'm writing this and I have been wanting to so badly to learn web development. My mom doesn't believe that I can do it, my friends think I can't do it cause they just don't think I can do it but I do believe that I can. So thank you for this video.
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You are theee best! This world needs more positive, honest, helpful, and personable people like you. Thanks for sharing your dev journey!
Simple. Direct. and 100% understandable for newbies. Thank you!!
I was feeling low and uncomfortable with my skills and attitude towards learning.
Thank you very much,you made my belief more strong and rigid.
Direct to the point. I'm still looking for jobs right now, but this certainly helped me to become inspired to continue applying for jobs.
It is very discouraging when you start looking at job descriptions and they have so many requirements that you just become overwhelmed because you only cover atleast 1/8 of the coding language that they require you to have.
Certainly, this lifted my spirit to continue applying for a development job especially now that I feel like giving up.
I was sold when you said, "I have health insurance now"- the struggle is real haha.
Hey! I just found your channel a few weeks ago and am so happy that I did! I recently started my self-taught Web Development journey. I am LOVING programming SO much. You are also helping me keep my energy up! I love seeing how much your life has changed since this video, too.
Thankyou chris this video helps me boost my self esteem, I started coding when i was college but due to lack of confidence i left coding and end up to a carrer that i really don't like i remember that iwas only working just to earn money but now i started learning coding again and hoping that i could get a job as a junior wev dev even though i dont have an experience on this field just becauae i am a career shifter but i really do love coding and one thing that i like the most on web development is that "the learning never stops".
same.
This was very inspirational for me as I'm now learning how to code so I can switch careers. For me, I've been mainly going with Skillcrush (Front End Developer Blueprint) and supplementing with FreeCodeCamp and other free sources to fill in any knowledge gaps or clear up anything I may be confused about. I really enjoy Skillcrush and like the idea that you can build a site for a non-profit with FreeCodeCamp, so I hope by the time I'm done, I'll at least have HTML, CSS, Responsive Web, Javascript, jQuery, Git/GitHub under my belt before applying for a job. I'd like to also learn WordPress and back end languages at some point in the future, too. There is just so much to learn and since I'm in serious need of a job, I've been trying to learn quickly, but wasn't sure exactly how much would be enough to get my foot in the door. I just subscribed and I look forward to future vids!
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Last lines exactly my situation. In need of job bug there is lot to learr
So inspirational. I know this is an older video but thank you for giving us a glimpse into what you went through starting out and the advice. I was getting discouraged thinking I had to learn all these languages right away. Great video!
Hey Chris. Just wanna say a big thank you for this! I discovered you RUclips yesterday and it has lifted me! I am currently in a dead-end job and I have now started learning JavaScript whilst I'm here! So thank you for inspiring me!
Thank you for your videos. I listen to them at my job along with some learning resources which help keep me motivated. I started learning how to code in 2015, then had a huge bump in the road but returned shortly after. I know enough and have learned how to become a fast learner. I recently started applying as-is and I look forward to the best. Again, thank you for sharing your journey and your light!
Chris Sean No worries... That's the thing with unconscious gender biases... we're all guilty of it! 😉
Hey man! As someone who is starting out and learning, I get overwhelmed often. Your video's and channel are very encouraging, and I resonate with how coding makes you feel powerful. Creating something from nothing is an amazing feeling, and it has me hooked! Just subscribed, and look forward to your video's to come!
I don't know you but your a big inspiration for me man! I currently have HTML, CSS, and JavaScript knowledge under my belt. Now I'm about to begin Jquery. This is my passion and I have to tell you, I haven't been getting support, not even from my own family. Seeing you push past that really keeps the sight of hope within my view and that goes a long way! Good luck to you!
Man! You totally took me away, I've never seen a person like you. I really liked ur genuinty.
Love u chris
I'm in the same situation just finished HTML working on CSS I have had the you can't do it you have changed from law enforcement to teaching myself something so ya very motivating thank you
in how much time u learnt hml ,css or js?reply brother?i have start learning it just in 3 weeks ago?
Wow, you only know HTML and CSS when you got your first web developer job? Subscribed to you, appreciate your encouragement and inspiration.
Chris, I'm having a not so easy night. I keep thinking that I'm not putting my effort in my work on Tree house. however, I keep watching your videos because I know if someone like you can do it, so can I! I'm gonna continue learning! keep making videos man! your an inspiration!
Hey Chris, subscribed and followed. This video means so much to people like myself. Anyone going through intense web or other online courses, stay strong! you only need that one chance to make it happen but for now make sure you are ready for it!
There is a special place in heaven for people like you !!! Thanks man, such a inspiration
Good day Chris, I'm currently studying web development on my own, I'm kinda doubting myself at first but the more I do code the more I'm getting into it, your video really inspire me, it makes me believe that I can have a result and be a developer one of this day, thanks for your time.. . much love and respect.
As a developer, I agree with this video. I went to a bootcamp and also taught myself on how to code.
Chris Sean which boot camp was this
Just subscribed to you! I literally just started learning how to code a couple days ago and I'm taking it very slowly. I was just like you, I barely graduated high school and I could not concentrate at any junior college I attended. I'm stuck at retail job that pays pretty well, the only downside is that I live in the Bay Area and the job I'm at is not enough to live a comfortable life. Your videos really inspired me and I really hope I can learn how to code and change the way I live. Thanks for inspiring me and making me believe that I can do this too!
You are so down to earth :) Keep up the great work!! Peace
Wow I’m so glad I saw this video. I’ve just now learned the basics for html and css and have started coding my first website. But I am pretty much studying everyday for at least 3 hours and I’m super motivated to get into the industry ASAP. Seeing videos like this really makes it less scary and makes me feel so capable. It’s hard when you approach a completely new subject, and feel insecure because you just don’t know what you don’t know. Thank you for this video, I’m feeling inspired 🙏🏼
I just Subbed! Just turned 23, and have been feeling so lost since high school. I have become so depressed working these simple jobs with their repetitive tasks. Life has felt so meaningless as a consequence of this, what I deem to be, pointless work. I have finally decided to take the plunge and started to learn html on CodeAcademy.com I had no idea what to expect but I am absolutely in love with programming. Knowing the possibilities behind knowing how to develop code has inspired me greatly, I have a fresh new perspective! Thank you for sharing your story with us, it is deeply inspiring and has me feeling super optimistic. Like you, I have told friends and family my plans and no one really believes in me. So it is very nice to hear from someone who experienced the same feedback and persevered! Power to you!
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Man, this video simply saved my life as a beginner in all this web dev stuff! I already know Html and CSS and you showed me that I'm ready to make my website like a portfolio and start applying so I can land a job in this area that fascinates me! And meanwhile I'll keep learning all the other languages you told and even more. Thank you so much for encouraging me. Maybe someday we'll meet and chat a lot about the amazing dev world =)
in how much time u learnt hml ,css or js?reply brother?i have start learning it just in 3 weeks ago?
This video convinced me to apply. I thought I would need to know more but I am very comfortable with HTML, CSS, Javascript and JQuery. I hope to comment again one day soon that I got a job. Thank you very much.
thanks, Chris... you have inspired me.. will make the next move and take your advice.. your down to earth guy.. im going for "it".. i've always wanted to become a web developer.. keep up the good work..
Hi Chris, this is absolutely awesome that you are taking the time to let everyone know that we can do it! I appreciate your humbleness in sharing your back story and having encouraging words! Great work! The force be with you.
I could well be a web developer as you are, man: shooting videos in the office when you're supposed to code :)
Kidding aside, I started learning for fun and bumped into your video by chance.
Now I'm starting getting addicted to javascript and enjoy your videos.
Keep it up, homie!
Very encouraging to watch! Currently I’m studying web development with Codecademy and can’t wait to start applying for my first programming job. Making a career switch from a telecommunications drafter....
Inspiring video, like your video style. This video helped me start learning programming again since I had so much trouble where to start and what language to learn, so much time consuming. Cool to see CodingPhase commenting on these video too another channel I watch
Tried this path in the past. Languages evolve much quickly to weed out people whom are experienced at something older. It's just the nature of the product. Enjoy it while it lasts though and if you can press through it then well you definitely got a team to work with.
Looking Chris. You have inspired me to be self taught. I was contemplating between self taught or Uni degree. I've always wanted to be self taught but always regretting that I might not able to find work so having a degree would give me the confidence and education to get a job. Watching your videos has encouraged me to be a self taught programmer and you have given me a path. I'm coding now with codecademy and it's awesome. Thanks Chris keep doing what you do.
The motivation I needed after being rejected for a Web Developer Apprenticeship :(
Thank you for keeping and real and sharing your experiences man. I've been doing web dev on and off for about 2 years not really going all the way with it because I always thought it was going to take years to learn and even start applying to jobs. That's awesome you got hired being so new at it. Your story is a lot like mine in that I too am also working a really dead end job in cust service. I hate it and I've always wanted a job as a web developer. You've definitely given me tons of hope and now I'm working harder than ever at my skills!
You've also inspired me to renew my TeamTreehouse subscription. I had one questions for you though, Chris. When you made your first website. Was it the one that Treehouse had you make? Or did you just make your own website completely separate from what Treehouse had you make?
Awesome! thanks Chris!!
Thank you so much for this video! I am getting ready to start school to get my associates degree in web development and this is just what I needed to tell myself I'm on the right path! Your words of encouragement let me know, that I too can do this!
Hello Chris, Just finished watching all your videos! I'm in 3rd year in Computer Science and i am really looking forward to become a Web developer just like you! Your videos are really cool and helpful! Thanks!
Chris when you say all you need to do is to be able to make a basic website. Could you please tell someone like me in detail? How would you describe what you mean when you say a basic web site? Because I understand the basic of HTML now. I understand the basics of CSS, but I still have a hard time putting imagines at the center of the page. Or I still have a hard time centering the tag. I don't know flex box yet. But I do understand how to create the basic lay out using divs. How to assign tags by using the id or class from HTML to CSS. So, I think I have the basics down. How would you describe having basics skills? Also, I do understand the fundamentals of JavaScript, like loops, conditionals, variables, operators, but I am weak at control flow, functions and I am decent at objects. I just don't know a framework yet; I haven't started my learning on a framework because I don't feel ready yet. So, when should I begin applying for jobs? From what I have told you already, am I ready or should I continue for another 3 months or so and learn a framework then apply? thank you for readying my message and sorry for the very long rant.
This is very encouraging. I just spent a month learning JS and the past week learning jQuery (not done yet) and I already know HTML and CSS.
I gotta ask though, when you got the job, how did that go with them expecting you to know all these languages that you didn't know?
I know this guy is totally serious but the way he talks is cracking me up! I love the way he talks!
Chris I just want to say thank you, every time I start losing motivation and get overwhelmed with that I think I need to know for my first job. I always come back to this video to recharge my batteries.
I've enjoyed your videos! Came back here to click your treehouse link after seeing they offer incentives for referrals. :) Happy coding!
Sean, you have no idea how much you have just inspired me. You've just helped me gain the confidence to just go for it. Thank you for that. I just subscribed and liked.
Hi, I'm from Costa Rica, I identified a lot with this video since I am learning from some sites on the Internet to be able to become a web developer and one day legally emigrate to the United States or Canada with a better job than I have at the moment I have inspired me A lot to keep going.
I feel more relieved after watching your videos, because I'm currently learning FEWD through thinkful.com and it's way more expensive than treehouse which I wish I would have just gone with that route, but with thinkful I have a personal mentor to help me as well as live Q&A sessions to ask questions when i'm not meeting with my mentor. I learned HTML and CSS for 2 months and felt that I was okay but then moving into JS and jquery, I struggle with it and I still struggle now. Because I took a 2 month break to finish up my Bachelor's degree and hoping back into it after a break, I'm struggling to remember what I've learned and I started feeling like being a web developer isn't for me. But thank you for sharing this with me, it means a lot that I know that someone has also struggled as well and made it so I know I can do it too. I just have to put in the work.
Im crying 😭😭😭😭
Thank you so much, im a junior developer and just finish 2 years as web development in .NET.
I was so afraid to apply job because of all the language they said I needed to know.
But I will do my best now and start creating. Thank you
Chris Sean awsome 🤓🌺
Thanks Chris Sean... Your videos are so inspiring.. I'm stuck working in the airport here in SFO and I have a degree of Computer Science from the Philippines.. It helps me to restart my path.... weew... Godbless you man..
thank u sir...for sharing your experience...I'm a junior developer ...currently I'm learning PHP and MySQL ...I love your videos...I'm from India ...
Yass, thank you I'm just now going back to school for this it's 11 months though but they teach a lot of skills I got nervous when I saw some of the job posting requirements online, but this video helps && I'm so excited to join this field!!
Thanks so much for providing a map and sharing your personal experiences. You have given me hope that I can do this. Peace and blessings.
Little non-developer tip: clean your camera lens every time before shooting pictures or video.
Thanks for your video!
Thank you for this video. I just wanted to let you know it's going to change my life. All I've ever wanted to do was web development but I never had the support. Thank you.
Very inspiring I must say! so happy that I found your channel ;) I will become a front-end developer this year! I wish you good luck Chris Sean !!
Chris im going to jump back on i havent done anything past html and css since 2015 and i regret it. But now im going to start it up again thanks to u.😎
I love this video! I feel like everyone who's starting out needs to see this.
Thank you much @Chris Sean. Your videos are so inspiring and I one day hope to become a Junior Developer. I already know HTML and CSS pretty good. I know some javaScript (at least understand it I need to get into a more of a programer mindset understand arrys and stuff like that more) and im diving into bootstrap because im currently building freeCodeCamp projects.
That was the Perfect video I've ever seen on RUclips...!!
I know Html and CSS very well and i was not applying for a job because i was thinking that I'm not ready and I'm learning Javascript now....
But the next step I'm taking is yo apply for a jOb....!
Thank You Again..!!
hey Chris just wanted to say you are an awesome person and a good soul, keep doing what you do man!
Hey chris im also filipino and the stories you have shared to this channel is quite similar to mine. I'm currently 24yrs old and also learning how to code and because of you I focused my goal in becoming a fullstack developer. Much love for the filipinos out in the US. Also i'm currently studying as well. I used to be in a dead end job and just passed highschool went straight to work in the call center industry for about 4 yrs and wasn't happy. Now i stopped working and wanted to get better at coding but because of the information you have provided it kinda helped me on choosing the web development path. Thank you and keep doing what you're doing.
Sabi na eh Pinoy ito si Chris. Hahaha
Btw kuys kamusta na ang pagcocode?
Same tayo ng age. Sa ganitong edad talaga nag staStruggle noh? Parang nastuck na ako kuys, don't know where to start. Gusto ko din maging Web Developer eh. Mukhang kailangan ko ulit na bumalik ng college then back to basic. mag start nanaman na 1st year.
Im so inspired to do more and develop such skills. God Bless Chris. ❤ from PH
Wow man you made this video just when I was going crazy thinking about all this stuff lol. Ive been self teaching myself for the last 5 months or so. Thanks for the inspiration man! I'll keep sending those applications in.
idmt93 Have you landed a job yet?
Thank you for the valuable information. Shoutout from San Diego, CA area!!
Hey man, very good video. Nice to see someone who's went through what I am facing right now in my life. Struggling and wondering what can I do. Using Free Code Camp at the moment, but planning to do Treehouse as well. Looked at that awhile back. Glad to see you doing well, keep it up. Positivity and having goals is key.
Do you mind mentioning the specific courses you took on Treehouse? Online learning platforms have beginner and advanced specialty stuff. I'm curious what helped you grasp the material enough to feel that you'd be an asset to an employer. Coding is a field that seems like you can never know enough, or when to move on to the next thing.
good video bro
CodingPhase
Seen a few of your vids recently, very impressive, inspirational and motivational. You've got a new subscriber :)
This page should have millions of subscribers
Chris, u inspired me so much to become a web developer someday in the future!! Thnx a lot!! peace from Malaysia : ). BTW, keep making this videos. its awesome!!
inspiring. im newbie in the field, still learning in javascript :)
Hi Chris! Very good video! I am learning from freeCodeCamp, Lynda, codecademy, is quiet slowly, sometimes I feel down because is not easy. I had only one interview and didn't go too well as I was not confident, maybe next time :)
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been so scared to apply because I don’t feel confident I know enough based on job descriptions. I finished my Masters in Information Systems Management with programming focus in June of 2016 and I am still at my same old accounting job. I let fear stop me from applying. I just didn’t feel like I knew enough because job descriptions often say proficient on practically everything and I move on. You’ve now given me confidence to start applying cause your living proof. I’m doing treehouse now to build my skills and in a couple of months, I’ll be much more confident. How many interviews did you go on before you got a job?
Wow thank you so much for making this wonderful video I am also struggling with learning to code and want to land in a junior developer job.
Hey bro. Super grateful for your videos man. Subscribed and been catching up on your path. Awesome 👏🏽
Congrats on the success!
Question,
In this video you mentioned that as you apply for jobs the requirements will say languages you don’t know but you should apply anyway… How do you handle that question when presented?” Do you simply say that you’re not familial with it, or do you bend the truth a bit and say something like you are slightly familiar with it??
I’m currently learning CSS and am considering a 9 month part time boot camp and I’m excited!
Thanks again for videos, info, and advice.
Thanks for your tips dude appreciate it!! I subbed you and wish you most succes with your youtube channel!
This video was exactly what I needed! Thank you! 😊
Great video..i would also like to see a clip about how to create your portfolio and where you can present them on your resume as well as other popular jobsites
Thank you Chris so much ,this means a lot to me right now ,thanks for the insertion .I'm on my first baby steps to become a web developer ,Peace and love Kobi from Israel p.s: stay safe
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Dude, you have a lot of talent for RUclips. This was a very inspirational video because your passion is sincere. Thanks, Keep it up!
Thanks for the video. What did your portfolio look like when you applied at Treehouse? Did you have a lot of work to show?
I come watch this video for inspiration once in a while when im feeling stuck and stupid lol. Thanks mate.
Wow! you have help me on where to direct my path to. Keep those videos coming!
Are you by any chance using a microsoft natural ergonomic 4000 keyboard? I'm thinking about buying one, so I would like to hear your thoughts on it in that case :)
Great video as always!
Man this guy gives hope to the masses. Keep it up!!!
Thanks for the words brother!
Awesome video mate.I usually see the company requirements in the job portal even tough it doesn't relate to the job vacancy they are posting.They are really Hugh list.But yes I will try my best to cover some of them and apply asap.Thanks for your wonderful video
i love your video , its very motivational thanks bro ive been procrastinating with web development , but i will go ahead balls deep with it now ,
Great video. I mostly like how slowly, and calmly you speak. It’s very honest, positive and straightforward. I have a question for you. I have a few schools that charge anywhere between 9-15k for a full stack web developer. Do you think that the average person can teach themselves the basic programming languages for example through let’s see treehouse without having to spend thousands of dollars going to a tech school?
Hi I like your Chanel. Nice to see someone who has and is doing it self taught. I have subscribed and decided to start learning. I would like to know how have you seen your Chanel growth rate coming along as I think you are quite a new Chanel?
0:39 The selfie cam is the front facing camera. 😉 Great video! Subscribed.
Ty!
Hey Chris, thanks so much for this video. Question for you... I have been learning how to code on FCC and Code Academy, I'm going to check out Treehouse since you mentioned it. Anyways, I have been learning since january of this yr 2017. And when I started building my portfolio I keep coming across tutorials that use tags and other code that I have never heard of at all, and of course I proceed to learn about it. But my point is, ALL of these things I've never heard of keep popping up... So how can one ever be 'ready' for a job??? You said you learned html and css... did you learn ALL of it?? Or just enough to build a basic website?? Please provide some clarity if you can. Because I feel like with so much to learn and new things popping up daily, how can I as an aspiring developer ever be ready for a job...?
Thanks in Advance for your time Chris :-)
wow..I am more than comfortable with HTML and CSS and understand JavaScript and jQuery and yet for some reason I don't get a courage to apply for a job because of all these information out there about all the new Frameworks and techniques that makes you feel like you know nothing even though you know more than what an average junior developer knows... good luck to you in future and hopefully I get a job soon
Did you find a job??
did u get a job bro
Your video is so straightforward and informative. Thanks a lot for starting your channel and sharing your knowledge ✨👍
Hi, I have a question.
You said to start applying for a job once you know enough to create a website. But, what if you DO get hired, and you quit your current job for that opportunity, only to start working there and have them realize you're not qualified and fire you?
That's what I'm scared of. Sure, you can apply because you have nothing to lose, but what happens if you DO get lucky and they DO hire you, but you aren't actually ready? You then have something to lose, because you are quitting your job to accept this opportunity.
So, you say once you can create a website, but I don't think that's enough skills to ACTUALLY be a web developer. So on the off-chance you actually do get hired, there's still a very real possibility that you don't know enough to do the job and you'll get fired. Then you'll be left jobless.
RUclips should have a LOVE button!!!!
yeah, don't listen to people saying you can't.
because of global market crash after i graduated high school as electrical technician i could only get a job as waiter.
i last year i enrolled in college, few months ago i've started learning web design. only handful of my friends that are programmers had positive feedback, everybody else thought it's bad idea. after semester finals i got myself job interview.
i even think i will continue doing web after finishing college, i'm studying for civil engineer