Hey Andy, thank you so much for the video. I started applying last week, and they set up a technical interview by next week. I'm so nervous/excited. Thanks Andy for the amazing info
Got my first interview for a dev job in AI about a month ago. It went pretty bad: i knew how to do everything but on a basic level, and even though they liked my portfolio, they were not impressed with my skill level. So now im back to the start :'(
I've been a programmer/developer for 35+ years now. Still no degree. Took 1 year of college, back in the day...saw what a joke it was and decided I'd learn more on the job. Never looked back. Since then, I've worked for an MMO company, telecom company, networking company, and several gov contracts. Learn the basics, keep an open mind and always keep growing.
@@davidb.854 Back in the early 90's, yea, they have a few different computer degrees (Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Processing). I guess I've always learned better by jumping in and doing, rather than sitting around and listening. :)
@@davidb.854 The world's first computer science degree program, the Cambridge Diploma in Computer Science, began at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory in 1953. The first computer science department in the United States was formed at Purdue University in 1962. The first computer engineering degree program in the United States was established in 1971 at Case Western Reserve University etc... it is funny when people argue how "there were no CS degrees back in the 90s, that's why you could get a job without a degree" or similar when in fact the job market in software development was more saturated with CS and equivalent graduates in between 2000s and 2010s, than it is today. According to the NSF, the number of CS graduates in 2018 is three times greater than the number of CS graduates in the year 2000. But, the number of open positions in software industry is aroud eight times larger, therefore the market is less saturated today due to exponentially growing demand.
I was expecting to go to college even though I know how much of a joke it is. But as a 16 year old, once I turn 18 where could I start? I plan to be at least a paid intern during college (I'm going to a community college because, like I said I'm just going for the title). But it's a little confusing to know where to start as someone so young
My brother is self taught developer that spent about 1-2 year learning. He spent day and night coding, no social life, parties, or hobbies except just coding. Made 2-3 apps and uploaded one of them to the app store. After the learning phase was over he found a job in about a month in Nyc at a startup company. So what u said described what he did. Very inspiring!
I am Syrian and I am a veterinarian. I started to learn python two weeks ago. actually, I love it so much. and I hope to master python by the end of this year
Language choice is big decision... think about it... if you learn Python then you can maybe work as a backend developer... But it you learn JavaScript you can still work as a backend developer (NodeJS) and also on the frontend. So just by switching language - same effort - but you doubled your opportunities.
@@depression_isnt_real I am one of those people with 3 Computer Science Degrees and I struggle just as much as you for 4 months without a job. Thrust me that school only gets you the interview, but within the interview your qualifications mean nothing. I am hoping to get something soon but it feels like my studies were for nothing, not to mention that Uni didn't teach me almost nothing that I could've used in the interview.
@@depression_isnt_real But if I can't afford to go into thousands of dollars of debt to get a degree then do I not have the right to a job? Should I be forced to work a job that'll for sure be taken by automation?
@@istandaloneroronoazoro5188 I have a degree as well. But frankly speaking, am a self thought programmer because school did not teach me how to program. In short, degree is not a guarantee you are a programmer.
My friend sent of a resume thats said 'HIRE ME BECAUSE.... " then just attached links to his projects and website with a video intro. It worked! He got 4 interviews in a week and a job by 2nd week. Self taught programmer with a degree in English and ZERO professional experience. The job he got was for a junior front end developer.. pay is £30 k ($40 k) a year but that soon shoots up after a years experience and the junior drops off the title. Front end developers are on around £45 55k ($70-80 k) with a few years experience in the industry... this is in London uk
We're all self-thought, even if we got a degree. Keep doing and learning. Work on your own projects, after a while, nobody cares who thought you. Your portfolio speaks for itself.
Exactly. When I entered the IT field 26 years ago computers were just starting to take off and there weren't a lot of programmers to go around. I remember companies calling me day and night virtually begging me to come work for them. There are a LOT more developers out there competing for these jobs today, so yes having something (like experience in some niche technical skill) that makes you stand out from all of the others that are applying is important.
2:55 "You may feel that you're the outlier." 😁That's the kind of reminder that should be printed on a coffee mug or a sticker. It's probably those who don't think themselves as being outliers who are the true outliers. My opinion is that there's nothing inherently wrong with seeing yourself as on outlier in some areas. Author and data scientist Aurelien Geron has a very nice explanation on why that's actually true: when we take into account a large enough number of variables, each one of us is an outlier. (For example, one might be an outlier in how much sugar they put in their coffee. 😁) The important thing is to be realistic about which areas you are an outlier in. Nice video, as usual. I like the part about using data to refine your job search (but that's because using data makes me happy, not because that was the most valuable part of the video. 😁)
Thank a lot for the advice . I have experienced same thing as you mentioned. I will work in my areas where i am lacking and will again apply for the jobs . I am a Btech Final year student, my grade in 12th was low but then too i manage to get into good Btech college and my current CGPA is 8.6 and will follow what you said sir . Just in case i want to get in touch with you for any advice i will comment. Thanks sir :) You motivated me
The 3 thing that made a difference for me were: 1: Dont be afraid to get peraonal. Talk about why you want the job and how it fits with your convictions. Dont be afraid to talk about your religeon if its relivent. 2: Dont pretend you know what you dont. My interview felt like a class lesson. I told them what i knew, and asked what i didn't. Ive been on the other side of the interview since, and someone claiming to know something they don't is a quick nope for hiring. When you show you dont know things you show you are willing to learn. This works better if you're new to the field, but it still helps a lot later on. 3: Get a bachelors degree. You dont know what you dont know, and a bachelor's degree not only ensures you are taught necessary skills to be genuinely qualified to start your career, but it shows that you have the discipline to see things through and work hard. You can get them at a good state university, and it only takes about 2 years to pay off with the kind of money you can make from it.
A Bachelor's Degree certainly helps. Even Andy went back and got a Computer Science degree but it really makes sense to start working first. You are definitely right about the behavioral side of the tech interview and working to impress the interviewer. However, I have found that religion is such a red line and could really backfire. I would really steer away from religion. In my own case, I don't want to make Gd look bad so I am careful how I bring Him up.
@@I_Lemaire yeah, its not something you want to overdo. But theres definately a time and place to bring it up, and you shouldnt write it off as an option. I brought it up in a cover letter for a job in developing medical devices as a reason for why i was invested so much in that kind of position. I was tired of all the resumes i had sent out where i was nothing but professional, and just was honest and spoke from my heart for once. I got my first interview from that and landed the job easily
Thank you sir,this video kind of enlightened me . Ehhhhmm it was actualy helpful advice to have ur thoughts about it, so again thankyou very much I would actually consider your advice 😇
Hi Andy this video is great! I have a bachelors degree in Philosophy (I studied logic, discrete math, and a ton of advanced logic courses through out my degree) also minored in politics. I am now self teaching and it is tough but I enjoy every minute of it. One of my favorite points you mentioned in this video is the point you said to stand out. I have schizophrenia and have used programming to cope with my illness and made projects to aid others with it! How do I frame these projects and my passion without getting the stigma attached with my resume?
Hi Andy, I'm Michael from the island of the Philippines. I just subscribed to your channel cause it's help me a lot. I'm college I.T. student but I didn't finish so I taught myself to be good computer programmers so yeah I've learned a lot from your videos thank you so much..
The paradox of that is the companies are desperate for "hidden gems" of coding but in this paradigm, the coding prodigy needs to also be a talented self-marketer. Are those qualities typically combined in one person? What about those courses that help you find the job upon completion (learn now pay when employed)?
thank you so much i got one point that is first learn more skills and after that apply and find a job but for me i make both for looking job and study my career thanks alot i am fresh graduated of master in software engineering but still i am looking for job even volunteer if like my comment or you have some project please reply
Hey Andy!😄 Just a quicky but One thing that Can one being 15-17 years old can be a self taught? 🤔 Me asking this as my roommate is preparing this for a month now and me being a social media addict is searching nonsensical stuff here and there 😖😖
@@yashsolanki069 yeah just to give u an example all big gangsters like Facebook Instagram etc.. they have evolved over time and will. So whatever u build make it right and look good but do not go beyond u just r ganna burnout. Build projects based on what u know not more. Build small. Just see whats dev he gave us all excellent roadmap go to his channel n it is very helpful. Goodluck
So I've learnt python through a course, and made a few basic projects, but I have no idea what to do next. I'm 14, so I can't really get a full time job either ( I probably need more skills first, but I actually have no idea what to do/learn). I think I'll learn Swift next, but I need something to do with python. Any help?
Hey man, I know you get a lot of comments and probably won’t even see this but thought I should try any way. So I’m currently a senior in high school. I took Python my sophomore year and am currently taking a Web design honors course which is HTML, CSS, and JS. I have been also doing a good bit of work outside of class via Udemy. I am currently committed to go to a rather good traditional college but would rather do something that would be solely focused on computer science and hep me in that career field. Just wondering if you had any other thoughts or suggestions on what to do? Thanks!
I got my degree in mathematics with minor in comp sci but I followed a teaching track after college. I realized it wasn’t my passion and now here I am about to pursue a coding career. Ahhh!
good and relevent information. i want to ask some question i have learn the python core and after that what career path should i choose to upgrade my skill ? should i learn AI/ml or should i choose web development ? is it possible to learn both the skill?
Hey Andy, just wondering, so as a software developer do you believe that in addition to being great at code you should also have extensive knowledge of IT in general too? Like before you learned to code did you already have lots of IT knowledge to begin with? Routers, servers, networking, etc...
Hey Renee. Im probably not as far as Andy in my 'Career' but let me tell you from my point of view: I studied 2 years in university computer science (still enrolled but not sure if I should finish it) and right now I'm trying to improve my coding skills (coding, btw, was very poorly teached in the university). However, I often notice that my IT-study background is helping me a lot, because I basically have all the knowledge that you mention above and even some basics in databases, algorithms and efficiency and so on. So long story short: It's a total plus if you have a knowledge because it saves you hours of researching and learning while building you portfolio. But, of course, I have spent a lot of times in the university to learn all this and probably it's easier while doing it on the job :)
Before you learn a language always have end goal in mind... with Python you can maybe worknas a backend developer. But with JavaScript you can do backend and frontend. Same effort - double the opportunity. (just something to think about)
I have an electrical engineering degree but i am learning web development since i can't find a job in my field. Its not a computer science degree but would the EE degree help standing out?
Hi there if I am going to self taught may I know how should I start? What should a learn first? And is it too late for someone over 30 to do that ? Thanks for the video
Then next thing is JavaScript to bring your pages to life. Also congrats for learning this at 13 👍 - I don't dare to think how I just wasted time when I was 13 🤦♂️
Picking a language is a big thing and affects your career. If you learn Python then you can work as a backend developer... But if you learn JavaScript you can still work as a backend developer (NodeJS) and also work on frontend. So for the same time and effort you just doubled your opportunities. (just something to think about)
Would anyone would recommend to get a CS degree from WGU? I have been teaching my self how to code for a couple of months but i would want to get the degree to help me “stand out”
I can guarantee that your portofolio isn't on point. I myself never had issues getting calls or invited for interviews once I spend a little bit of time on portofolio, no experience whatsoever.
@@ToDaXi I knew it! Thank you! That's why i have been busting my ass the last couple days to whip it into shape. I didnt even HAVE a portfolio three days ago. 😨
@@Windy_City I went through other people portofolios and picked out the parts that I liked. As time went on I kept updating it to my own liking, making it very simple and light looking.
@@gatorslife22 There's your answer, you didn't have a portfolio at all so the potential recruiter doesn't know that you can even do something with the language you learned. But also, Andy's advice on data is really helpful, have a spreadsheet to keep track of every job you apply to. I'm going to do that too now
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Have you already started applying for jobs at this point? How has the process been going for you?
Hey Andy, thank you so much for the video. I started applying last week, and they set up a technical interview by next week. I'm so nervous/excited.
Thanks Andy for the amazing info
Got my first interview for a dev job in AI about a month ago. It went pretty bad: i knew how to do everything but on a basic level, and even though they liked my portfolio, they were not impressed with my skill level. So now im back to the start :'(
Worked as a Junior Developer for about 7-8 months, got laid off. The biggest hurdle I see is passing language-specific programming challenges.
@@borischen4031 Yuck. So you get the job but you have to learn new languages?
@@micjakes1 Ya basically had to teach myself React and Vue.js while on the job.
I've been a programmer/developer for 35+ years now. Still no degree. Took 1 year of college, back in the day...saw what a joke it was and decided I'd learn more on the job. Never looked back. Since then, I've worked for an MMO company, telecom company, networking company, and several gov contracts. Learn the basics, keep an open mind and always keep growing.
Did they have computer science or other relevant degrees back then for companies to even look for? I think the landscape is different now.
@@davidb.854 Back in the early 90's, yea, they have a few different computer degrees (Computer Science, Computer Programming, Data Processing).
I guess I've always learned better by jumping in and doing, rather than sitting around and listening. :)
Is it matter degree in medium scale IT companies...???
@@davidb.854 The world's first computer science degree program, the Cambridge Diploma in Computer Science, began at the University of Cambridge Computer Laboratory in 1953. The first computer science department in the United States was formed at Purdue University in 1962. The first computer engineering degree program in the United States was established in 1971 at Case Western Reserve University etc... it is funny when people argue how "there were no CS degrees back in the 90s, that's why you could get a job without a degree" or similar when in fact the job market in software development was more saturated with CS and equivalent graduates in between 2000s and 2010s, than it is today. According to the NSF, the number of CS graduates in 2018 is three times greater than the number of CS graduates in the year 2000. But, the number of open positions in software industry is aroud eight times larger, therefore the market is less saturated today due to exponentially growing demand.
I was expecting to go to college even though I know how much of a joke it is. But as a 16 year old, once I turn 18 where could I start? I plan to be at least a paid intern during college (I'm going to a community college because, like I said I'm just going for the title). But it's a little confusing to know where to start as someone so young
My brother is self taught developer that spent about 1-2 year learning. He spent day and night coding, no social life, parties, or hobbies except just coding. Made 2-3 apps and uploaded one of them to the app store. After the learning phase was over he found a job in about a month in Nyc at a startup company. So what u said described what he did. Very inspiring!
This trick will not work in country called Lithuania:)
@@Valdass87 Why? It works everywhere with internet.
@@Valdass87 Neither in Bosnia hahaha
@@Valdass87 go international
I am Syrian and I am a veterinarian. I started to learn python two weeks ago. actually, I love it so much. and I hope to master python by the end of this year
Best decision. Good luck!
@@wykeless nobody answer this questions
I am rooting for u man... Keep it up
Language choice is big decision... think about it... if you learn Python then you can maybe work as a backend developer...
But it you learn JavaScript you can still work as a backend developer (NodeJS) and also on the frontend.
So just by switching language - same effort - but you doubled your opportunities.
@@cyberbotmachines they might not want to be a front end
It's a numbers game no matter where you got your knowledge. Get feedback every week and improve until you get a job.
Nice video!
Definitely!
@@depression_isnt_real I am one of those people with 3 Computer Science Degrees and I struggle just as much as you for 4 months without a job. Thrust me that school only gets you the interview, but within the interview your qualifications mean nothing. I am hoping to get something soon but it feels like my studies were for nothing, not to mention that Uni didn't teach me almost nothing that I could've used in the interview.
@@depression_isnt_real But if I can't afford to go into thousands of dollars of debt to get a degree then do I not have the right to a job? Should I be forced to work a job that'll for sure be taken by automation?
@@depression_isnt_real Should I then employ someone with a degree who doesn't know how to code? Absolutely not.
@@istandaloneroronoazoro5188 I have a degree as well. But frankly speaking, am a self thought programmer because school did not teach me how to program. In short, degree is not a guarantee you are a programmer.
Hi Andy, thanks a lot for this video. Cheers from Kenya.
Glad to help 😁
@@AndySterkowitz I will text you on facebook or twitter. thanks sir.
My friend sent of a resume thats said
'HIRE ME BECAUSE.... " then just attached links to his projects and website with a video intro.
It worked! He got 4 interviews in a week and a job by 2nd week.
Self taught programmer with a degree in English and ZERO professional experience. The job he got was for a junior front end developer.. pay is
£30 k ($40 k) a year but that soon shoots up after a years experience and the junior drops off the title. Front end developers are on around £45 55k ($70-80 k) with a few years experience in the industry... this is in London uk
We're all self-thought, even if we got a degree. Keep doing and learning. Work on your own projects, after a while, nobody cares who thought you. Your portfolio speaks for itself.
That was actually a really good bunch of info, the data analyzing thing, I liked it.
Awesome to hear Andres! Thanks for the comment
I've just found out my problem! Looking for a job and studying a the same time! It has made me anxious. Thanks for the advice! ✌️
Biggest blocker: Standing out.
jimbo I have some videos to help w technical interviews if you need help with soft skills
@@RachelNicole I'm listening 🤔
@@RachelNicole the interview is the easy part. The hard part is GETTING an interview. 😑
Exactly. When I entered the IT field 26 years ago computers were just starting to take off and there weren't a lot of programmers to go around. I remember companies calling me day and night virtually begging me to come work for them. There are a LOT more developers out there competing for these jobs today, so yes having something (like experience in some niche technical skill) that makes you stand out from all of the others that are applying is important.
I dig how genuine Andy is...it's refreshing.
The painful part is that when they look at your resume and they see you don't have a degree, they won't even call you for an interview. Hectic
Really helpful stuff! I've only been learning to code for a month, but I've been bingeing coding related videos to give me a head start.
2:55 "You may feel that you're the outlier." 😁That's the kind of reminder that should be printed on a coffee mug or a sticker. It's probably those who don't think themselves as being outliers who are the true outliers.
My opinion is that there's nothing inherently wrong with seeing yourself as on outlier in some areas. Author and data scientist Aurelien Geron has a very nice explanation on why that's actually true: when we take into account a large enough number of variables, each one of us is an outlier. (For example, one might be an outlier in how much sugar they put in their coffee. 😁) The important thing is to be realistic about which areas you are an outlier in.
Nice video, as usual. I like the part about using data to refine your job search (but that's because using data makes me happy, not because that was the most valuable part of the video. 😁)
All great points Bianca! Cheers 😁
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Thank a lot for the advice .
I have experienced same thing as you mentioned. I will work in my areas where i am lacking and will again apply for the jobs .
I am a Btech Final year student, my grade in 12th was low but then too i manage to get into good Btech college and my current CGPA is 8.6 and will follow what you said sir .
Just in case i want to get in touch with you for any advice i will comment.
Thanks sir :) You motivated me
Hey Andy, great video! Hey, how about a video on the resources you used to help you learn??
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The 3 thing that made a difference for me were:
1: Dont be afraid to get peraonal. Talk about why you want the job and how it fits with your convictions. Dont be afraid to talk about your religeon if its relivent.
2: Dont pretend you know what you dont. My interview felt like a class lesson. I told them what i knew, and asked what i didn't. Ive been on the other side of the interview since, and someone claiming to know something they don't is a quick nope for hiring. When you show you dont know things you show you are willing to learn. This works better if you're new to the field, but it still helps a lot later on.
3: Get a bachelors degree. You dont know what you dont know, and a bachelor's degree not only ensures you are taught necessary skills to be genuinely qualified to start your career, but it shows that you have the discipline to see things through and work hard. You can get them at a good state university, and it only takes about 2 years to pay off with the kind of money you can make from it.
A Bachelor's Degree certainly helps. Even Andy went back and got a Computer Science degree but it really makes sense to start working first. You are definitely right about the behavioral side of the tech interview and working to impress the interviewer. However, I have found that religion is such a red line and could really backfire. I would really steer away from religion. In my own case, I don't want to make Gd look bad so I am careful how I bring Him up.
@@I_Lemaire yeah, its not something you want to overdo. But theres definately a time and place to bring it up, and you shouldnt write it off as an option. I brought it up in a cover letter for a job in developing medical devices as a reason for why i was invested so much in that kind of position. I was tired of all the resumes i had sent out where i was nothing but professional, and just was honest and spoke from my heart for once. I got my first interview from that and landed the job easily
Thank you sir,this video kind of enlightened me .
Ehhhhmm it was actualy helpful advice to have ur thoughts about it, so again thankyou very much
I would actually consider your advice 😇
I love this, I'm self taught programmer too
Ditto 🤙
Excellent video,thanks Andy!! Was hoping you could make a video on finding remote work?
Hey, stop read comments and listen this man carefully.
Fortunately I am doing the same right now....reading the comments....LOL
haha you got me.
TL;DW
Hi Andy this video is great! I have a bachelors degree in Philosophy (I studied logic, discrete math, and a ton of advanced logic courses through out my degree) also minored in politics. I am now self teaching and it is tough but I enjoy every minute of it. One of my favorite points you mentioned in this video is the point you said to stand out. I have schizophrenia and have used programming to cope with my illness and made projects to aid others with it! How do I frame these projects and my passion without getting the stigma attached with my resume?
Hi Andy, I'm Michael from the island of the Philippines. I just subscribed to your channel cause it's help me a lot. I'm college I.T. student but I didn't finish so I taught myself to be good computer programmers so yeah I've learned a lot from your videos thank you so much..
Can I learn from u
I love you... I will do everything you have advised.
The paradox of that is the companies are desperate for "hidden gems" of coding but in this paradigm, the coding prodigy needs to also be a talented self-marketer. Are those qualities typically combined in one person?
What about those courses that help you find the job upon completion (learn now pay when employed)?
thank you so much i got one point that is first learn more skills and after that apply and find a job but for me i make both for looking job and study my career thanks alot i am fresh graduated of master in software engineering but still i am looking for job even volunteer if like my comment or you have some project please reply
thank you for this. I am at that point where I feel like I can get a job... and this gave me some ideas....
this vid got me subscribed
If you can do something useful then you can find a job in this industry 👍
Your videos always motivates me thanks for making such helpful content👍
Awesome to hear Naweed!
Finishing up my coding bootcamp then applying starting May1st.
Smart man,,, I'm going to go to one too
Find any jobs yet?
@@kirkkirk8608 Yes, I am hired at a great job opportunity.
Needed this!
I have worked on two jobs. First one i used mostly react. Now i use wordpress, php, javascript, react basically whatever gets the job done.
thank you very much for speaking on time diversion. Lesson learned.
Thanks Andy.....
great video andy!
great video and good explanation. expecting more videos about self taught programmer
Hi, Is there a good portfolio website that i can use to begin building a portfolio? thanks. Love your content Andy! keep it up!
It couldn't be more insightful!
Most of the time I also teach myself it’s the best way to learn! In my recent upload I revealed the truth about being a computer science student!
Thanks for this info :)
Hey Andy!😄 Just a quicky but One thing that Can one being 15-17 years old can be a self taught? 🤔 Me asking this as my roommate is preparing this for a month now and me being a social media addict is searching nonsensical stuff here and there 😖😖
This is really amazing. Thanks man
Thanx....Just what i need at the moment
my problem is I try to build everything perfectly in that process I struggle a lot and end up quitting. Any advice for me?
u answered ur question :)
@@thepassionatecoder5404 means don't try to make things work perfect ?
@@yashsolanki069 yeah just to give u an example all big gangsters like Facebook Instagram etc.. they have evolved over time and will. So whatever u build make it right and look good but do not go beyond u just r ganna burnout. Build projects based on what u know not more. Build small. Just see whats dev he gave us all excellent roadmap go to his channel n it is very helpful. Goodluck
@@thepassionatecoder5404 thank you man ! I got your point.
@@yashsolanki069 good luck ☺
So I've learnt python through a course, and made a few basic projects, but I have no idea what to do next. I'm 14, so I can't really get a full time job either ( I probably need more skills first, but I actually have no idea what to do/learn). I think I'll learn Swift next, but I need something to do with python. Any help?
Don't focus on job this early. Do open-source and learn things. I really appreciate your work at this age👍. Are you on LinkedIn?
Hey man, I know you get a lot of comments and probably won’t even see this but thought I should try any way. So I’m currently a senior in high school. I took Python my sophomore year and am currently taking a Web design honors course which is HTML, CSS, and JS. I have been also doing a good bit of work outside of class via Udemy. I am currently committed to go to a rather good traditional college but would rather do something that would be solely focused on computer science and hep me in that career field. Just wondering if you had any other thoughts or suggestions on what to do? Thanks!
I got my degree in mathematics with minor in comp sci but I followed a teaching track after college. I realized it wasn’t my passion and now here I am about to pursue a coding career. Ahhh!
thanks man. Much appreciated
good and relevent information. i want to ask some question i have learn the python core and after that what career path should i choose to upgrade my skill ? should i learn AI/ml or should i choose web development ? is it possible to learn both the skill?
great advice!!! thanks
Andy, I was thinking of asking you on Facebook. Knowing what you know now, how would you start out learning how to code or learn development?
Wow really needed this.
New subscriber. I’m really loving your content just thought I’d say hello.
This is all good advice regardless of what job you're going for.
what's is your opinion on coding bootcamps? if it worth it?
Thanks for , I got my answers
Thank you Andy
Working under pressure doing what? Lee Conning Problems?
LeetCode problems. leetcode.com
@@youcandothis11 Thanks!
How do I access your facebook group? I go to the link but I can't find where to join. Thanks!
Hey Andy, just wondering, so as a software developer do you believe that in addition to being great at code you should also have extensive knowledge of IT in general too? Like before you learned to code did you already have lots of IT knowledge to begin with? Routers, servers, networking, etc...
Hey Renee. Im probably not as far as Andy in my 'Career' but let me tell you from my point of view: I studied 2 years in university computer science (still enrolled but not sure if I should finish it) and right now I'm trying to improve my coding skills (coding, btw, was very poorly teached in the university). However, I often notice that my IT-study background is helping me a lot, because I basically have all the knowledge that you mention above and even some basics in databases, algorithms and efficiency and so on. So long story short: It's a total plus if you have a knowledge because it saves you hours of researching and learning while building you portfolio. But, of course, I have spent a lot of times in the university to learn all this and probably it's easier while doing it on the job :)
@@GraubiGames That’s really awesome! And thank you for your reply! What you said makes a lot of sense. :)
@@renee6490 Happy I could help :)
Can you plz tell what languages someone should learn for SAAS development
I saw your video out frow nowhere. My cousin is a programmer and he earns a lot but does not share what he does. How can I learn coding and etc.?
Thanks for advice. Do you have a bachelor degree in CS?
@robno So we can learn to code & get a job even if we don't have CS Degree?
Degree is useless as a coder.. waste of time and money
@@MrCostas32 useless for coder, useful for software engineer
What is the best sequence of learning coding and machine learning and get hired without a degree.
Dibyendu Sarkar
1. Learn to code
2. Learn machine learning
3. Build projects/portfolio
4. Apply for jobs.
i will never feel ready
I am learning Python right now. Is it easy to find a job with Python?
Before you learn a language always have end goal in mind... with Python you can maybe worknas a backend developer.
But with JavaScript you can do backend and frontend.
Same effort - double the opportunity.
(just something to think about)
What VSCode theme are you using back there?
I have an electrical engineering degree but i am learning web development since i can't find a job in my field. Its not a computer science degree but would the EE degree help standing out?
How was it ? How ur life been ?
What advantage, if any, do credentials afford to programmers?
Very nice Video and great tips, really opened my eyes. Thank you very much Andy 🙏👍👍👏👏👏👏
Drop out after 10th, I'm 15, learning java for Android dev. Little hope to got job 😔
Get your GED. If you want a good paying job, you're going to need that, at the minimum.
Is it way to become a programer without school?
Is it really possible to get a C++ job somewhere in Europe being a Russian?
Hi there if I am going to self taught may I know how should I start? What should a learn first? And is it too late for someone over 30 to do that ? Thanks for the video
@robno thank you for your reply, may I know for someone whos totally has zero idea of programming from where should I start?
@@ikayunita3683 get Head First JavaScript and smash through that. Get on Free code camp and go through HTML and css module. Then go from there 😘
@@jasonm9825 thanks for your reply
So I'm 13 year old I know html , css I want to be programmer 🙂
Then next thing is JavaScript to bring your pages to life.
Also congrats for learning this at 13 👍 - I don't dare to think how I just wasted time when I was 13 🤦♂️
What about a remote job
Is your website working? I can't visit your website in the description given. The browser returns "The site can't be reached".
He might have been working on it.
and for freelance??
I want to became a web devloper in three month plese guide me. You are a great motivator for me.
Self taught devs raise your hands✋
(From self taught I doesn't mean college students )😂
I started learning python!! Any tips?
Picking a language is a big thing and affects your career.
If you learn Python then you can work as a backend developer...
But if you learn JavaScript you can still work as a backend developer (NodeJS) and also work on frontend.
So for the same time and effort you just doubled your opportunities.
(just something to think about)
Do you think the Front End Tech Degree from treehouse is enough to get an entry Front End position?
Joshua Guzman I’m curious as well
Good portfolio is important.. noone cares about your degree
Can I self learn and land at a top firm and make 110k +?
😂😂😂
ohhhh new cam ?
Very cool page
Hello world!
Hello Ivan!
Awesome
you changed your setup i see. Setup Tour maybe? lol
👏👏👏
Didnt you get a degree in something?
Damn, it actually means I did everything wrong
Hi
LIKE big as a house
I Have Friends Making $100,000 A Year As A Computer Programmer Because They Had The Skills And Experience!!!
Do they have degree?
Would anyone would recommend to get a CS degree from WGU? I have been teaching my self how to code for a couple of months but i would want to get the degree to help me “stand out”
Waste of time and money.. noone cares if you have a CS degree
The shogtun
Best way to get a job: know a guy
3 months job hunting so far. 0 interviews. 0 phone screens. 😒
I can guarantee that your portofolio isn't on point. I myself never had issues getting calls or invited for interviews once I spend a little bit of time on portofolio, no experience whatsoever.
@@ToDaXi I knew it! Thank you! That's why i have been busting my ass the last couple days to whip it into shape. I didnt even HAVE a portfolio three days ago. 😨
@@Windy_City Joshua flakes RUclips channel. He does portfolio tips and reviews
@@Windy_City I went through other people portofolios and picked out the parts that I liked. As time went on I kept updating it to my own liking, making it very simple and light looking.
@@gatorslife22 There's your answer, you didn't have a portfolio at all so the potential recruiter doesn't know that you can even do something with the language you learned. But also, Andy's advice on data is really helpful, have a spreadsheet to keep track of every job you apply to. I'm going to do that too now
Even with the training and the portfolio.. it will be very difficult. Possible, but difficult.
Not necessarily.. depends where you live.. in London UK there HUNDREDS of jobs available at any one time.. new ones popping up every day aswell..