Hey Andy, thanks for this Video. I think procrastination is what holding you back, and i feel like when you get older you might be more self disciplined or more towards procrastination.
I'm 29 and about to hit 30 and after a difficult u-turn in my life I am currently about to enter this field. It's really interesting but I'm afraid my cognitive skills will make things harder to progress and learn. Thanks for the info Andy !
Great video... I successfully transitioned after seven years of being an accountant to a database | software developer and over twenty years later am still doing well in the market. Making that transition around 30 years old I brought domain knowledge of financial systems which a lot of computer science majors lacked which was one advantage. A disadvantage included lacking the low level computer science background. In my 50's now I can definitely say youth is valued over experience and admittedly it does get harder to learn new things though I have better "peripheral vision" with anticipating errors than most of my younger peers.
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I was 39 when I switched my career. I was seller and went to a college studying software engineering. Now I'm 41 and work as software developer.
Are you doing pretty well money wise with this career? Should i look into it?
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@@maverickmo8976 Not yet but I think it won't take too much time to get same than before. And now there's no such a limit in salary like in my past career.
@ hey thanks for the reply. I was thinking of learning Java and then some python on the side. Is this a good idea? I only have a tablet right now though. Was thinking of getting a comp but do know if itll make a big difference and if I should get a touch screen. I heard that the touch screen is nice when coding.
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@@maverickmo8976 Get real computer. I have no idea how you could learn to code without. You don't need touch screen for coding but good keyboard.
@@geilsein I made up my mind. Bought an online course that promised to help me with finding a job after they teach me Java, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript basics, some .NET, C# and Windows Server. I was looking specifically for Java. "The internet" recommended Python because it's easy to learn, but I wanted to get into Android development. Since then, I learned that Java isn't necessarily the best choice for Android, but it's still a good choice for a first language and it also makes you employable for big companies(corporate). So I tried to study as much as possible, but sometimes it felt like I am too old for this. It requires a lot of work, and not just the time to sit there and read, but to actually study, get in the zone, concentrate on it. I haven't finished the course yet, but I already have a junior job. It feels great to have the first job in a career I always dreamed about.
I started to learn web development full time at age 44. It took me exactly 18 months to land my first job as a React and React native developer. And I really love it. Maybe as an encouragement to those who may doubt. Go for it!
At 35 years old I studied coding by myself for 8 months, took 2 months to make a project. At 36 I landed my first job , I am 39 now , more than 3 years in the same company. I am the tech lead of a small team and I am very grateful. It is not easy but if you put the effort , yeah it can be done!
@@hammerofolympia3716 it was an inventory system for my father's store. They still use it till now. What matters is to put a project together just to show you know how to code.
I own an Electronics and software design and development company and all my programmers and designers are 55 to 65. They are solid engineers and we had zero turnover of staff in 4 years.
I'm 73, taught myself assembly for the HC11 in 1989, then designed the J&S SafeGuard, released in 1991. It detects engine knock, then retards only the knocking cylinders. Includes a rev limiter and a few other functions. The "user interface" is knobs and switches. It really needs to be "laptop programmable". I've tried to learn C using online tutorials but I can't relate it to a uP. I think in assembly. Any ideas that can help me? Thanks in advance. JohnP PS, I posted a video on my channel showing an inductive multispark ignition. It's just code I added code to the existing SafeGuard software.
well, i've started to code aged 8. last time i've worked as freelancer i've made $ ~360k/year, as a programmer, not some manager, when i was 37. i've worked for giant studios and companies, as well as tiny startups (of whom two turned multi-billion heavy whales you are probably used before). by now i have an own startup with 12 employees. truth is: you will not beat me, or anybody like me, UNLESS you show some real skill. it matters though what you are looking for. if you only wish a safe job, sure, you'll find one. but the big money and risky projects will be handed to people like me -- and not rightfully so. reality is, the best programmers constantly make fun of "script kiddies" and "those 3 year senior programmas", and they will block those juicy projects from you. there are even memes about it. investors will not invest your company or idea if you do not show that you started to code aged 2. but in general, i must say, by now i can code almost anything... from 3d engines, physics, robotics, ai, video streaming service, hardware chips, so you might have trouble to catch up. but this does not mean that you'll need to follow the same route, right? and, if you just want a safe job at google or apple, you'll get one, for as long you know the computer science basics and show some real dedication. some smaller companies hire coders without formal education for even more money than most google engineer will ever make, though most coders do not like to talk about it.
@@misterbeach8826 there are exceptions everywhere, the video and also my answer is not ultimatum, like everything in life there are always execeptions(even in programming haha, bad joke), anyway being a prodigy or being on a good country because this influence a lot the age of when you are going to start. And for normal jobs, it's not even hard, but I understand you, I started at 19 and because I felt that I was behind, I worked/learned twice as the ones around me just to get close to them, and I succeed, now I'm trying to open my own business too.
I started at 50 and have been working coming up 8 years as a dev! I laugh when people say they are 30 and think they're too old. Here's the thing, don't confuse biological age with ability. Sure you will have to take better care than someone 20. Eat plants, don't sit, walk everywhere and get lots of sleep to start with. But you are not really an age. Don't let others define you.
I'm returning. I started back in the Apple //e days doing Applesoft Basic and Assembly, and have gone through C++, Java and more. Now, I'm updating to modern languages and frameworks. Remember, those of us who started in the 80s and earlier got the ball rolling in the first place.
There's me worrying about being 23 years old and how that will impact my future prospects, then I see people from their 30's to 50's making the career change and finding success. This really has lifted my spirits heading into programming, thank you.
25 here and feeling the same, I find it hard to learn new concepts and trying to learn web dev actually kicekd my ass ( Fuck CSS) Im self pace learning Python right now. It's hard to stay motivated sometimes.
@@michelestaffiere7422 Just thought I’d update my previous status in saying I’ve been working as a Junior Full Stack Developer for nearly a year now. It’s absolutely possible. It may seem unreachable and difficult at times, but you’ve got this and you’ll get there provided you put the time in. Also yup, CSS can be such a pain 🤣🤦🏻♂️
Most inspirational story I ever heard was a man who worked in the post office till he was 43 when he went to Medical school. He worked as a doctor till his 90s when he passed. Two long careers
I’m in my 50s and started with Python and am amazed how easy it is to learn how to create some pretty cool stuff. If you have an analytical mind and are good at structured thinking then you’ll have no problem.
@@anusritadeysarkar6278 we will see what we can do. I am working as backend developer in the industry (c#). But maybe we can think about front end learning strategy. Let me think.
I’m 35 starting to Learn html, css and JavaScript. It’s a rough go with a full time job and two toddlers at home but any free time I have is spent learning something.....anything
I'm right there with you. Turning 34 soon, working full time job and have two toddlers of my own. Im learning coding online and going back to school for BS in IT. From one busy dad to another, keep grinding, you got this!
@@hectorromero8730 The short answer is yes (in all but one case). Most were changes in career trajectory and a couple were developing (pardon the pun) skills to enhance the roles they were already in. One guy I know is doing freelance contract work too.
It is one thing to learn it, a complete other thing to get a job. Then you are over 40 it starts to get difficult to get a job at all. After 50 real difficult. And for someone who has changed filed after 50 is, of course, even more difficult. Learning code is the easy part. Get a software job much, much harder.
SuperAnatolli As someone who had a career spanning 2 decades before I learned to code and has been a hiring manager, I can say it really depends on portfolio and attitude.
@Ali Khan How do you know and, as I said, why does he need to prove anything? Why do you feel the need to scrutinize a reply to a question you never asked?
@Ali Khan I never questioned that. I asked why, you felt it neccessary to demand proof from someone for a question you never asked. Why are you unable to process or answer that? What gives you the right to ask him anything?
Thank you Andy. The day before I turned 40 I passed my AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam. Age is just a number. Mindset, attitude, and determination is everything.
@@Gidono how are you able to go to classes while working same time? Asking cause im thinking to take a bachelor again, and trying to see how you find a solution with that
I started 3 years ago with Arduino learning C++, I started at 50 years old and now I'm 53. I now work fulltime as a hardware/software engineer. You're never too old. I basically got my foot in the door based on enthusiasm and the basics I taught myself. All you need to be is a problem solver and have epic patience and a love for what you to. Remember that you learn more from doing things wrong than you do when you get them right. I also discovered to my surprise that everyone in my office is 50+ years old, not in their teens as I had imagined. With age comes wisdom my friends, be bold and it's yours for the taking.
Im 42 with no experience in the IT field. I found a awesome mentor, actually he found me and convinced me to go into devops. I haven’t been in school in 20 years but for the first time I feel like I’m actually using my brain! It’s never too late especially now. People are living longer and healthier. The number one skill is the skill to learn new skills.
Thanks for the video! I started studying for a career in cyber security about a year and a half ago. I'm 40 years old and have really learned a LOT in just that amount of time. I also know I'll never know everything but it's never too late to start learning. If you will it, it's no dream!
I'm 49 and have been continuously employed as a programmer since the age of 16 when I left school. I have no qualifications, just lots of experience. I have had the pleasure of mentoring many young and talented graduates over the years. Just last year I started a master's in software engineering. You're never too old ladies and gentlemen.
I’ve been waiting for this video from you! Great topic and close to home for my 37-year-old tail just starting React to hopefully land my first dev job in 2020!
Never too old - all about mindset, I am starting over at 38 after 15+ years as a manufacturing engineer / project manager and I find having started later I find I have much more focus, clarity of purpose and sense of value on my times' use that I probably wouldn't had had say 5 or even 10 years ago.
Thank you for the vid and thanks for all comments you guys posted! I just turned 40, started learning Python and looking into IT yesterday! The journey has begun!
Very encouraging video, thank you! I'm 42 and starting to learn software development. There are so many resources out there for you to teach yourself, you just need the desire to learn and the discipline to stick with it. Having a great mentor is really good too.
I’ve been working on css/html tutorials for about 3 weeks now and I am seeing results for sure. Everyone struggling, there are cheat sheets which we (30 somethings, 37 here). Work a little bit every night, you’ll be fine! Thank you for the motivational video Andy!
Past 30 and still learning the basics. Not because I am a fast learner, not because I am that intelligent, not because I am positive that I will know it in a year but because I don't like to end up so old thinking what could have happened if I try. But more importantly, it makes me happy. Period.
I'm 57 years young and Still have a desire to go back to college. I'm constantly reading and keeping up with current things. I know my brain is very sharp. I will get my degree in computer science and get a job at Google
I am currently 37 and I started programming about a year ago. I don't feel quite ready to start applying into the field just yet. I do often feel that doubt, Am I to old? Maybe I should just quit? And a whole array of emotions like that. But thanks to videos like this, I keep moving forward. And this is by far one of the top ones that I have seen so far. Not to mention some of the amazing, kind hearted comments I have seen here. I love positive vibes like this. Thanks all.
Hi Andy, I'm 41 years old, I'm a Product Support Specialist for a company for almost 6 years in May this year. I really want to learn to become a software developer as I do agree that there's a huge market for developers out there. Thank you for this video. I feel positive to start learning.
Hey Andy, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you.... I watched your "Story of Being a Self Taught Programmer" just over a year ago. Watching that video was the starting point for me. I am 37 years old.... and i went from being a self employed window cleaner, to a Back End Web Developer in just 9 months. SOOO many of your video's have helped me, not only to progress my coding skills, but to actually put together a portfolio, apply for jobs, and to stay motivated throughout the process..... I met a guy last week, who's was asking me how I did it.... i literally forwarded him to your channel..... If I can do it..... anyone can do it..... Keep up the great content Andy... and, peace out 👍
@Kingdom Cre8tive you can do it for only 9 months actually 9 months is too long learning to program on backend. shortest possible learning span is to 2- 3 months if you are programming everyday 4-6 hours. i studied javascript for only 2 weeks and the remaining months i dabbled on 2 programming challenges a day, data structure and algorithm, design patterns and node.js
I used to think I would never be able to learn English. But for 8 years without any school or teacher my brain managed to absorb some of it. Also I never thought I would manage to memorise and drive all around London ( as it’s big and confusing), been driving all around it with zero points on my driving license. I know those tow examples aren’t as specific and hard as computer coding but you get my point. In the brains are billions of cells ready to make trillions of connection. Even if you don’t succeed in coding I’m quite sure the brain will still benefit of it and reflect in positive way in some areas of our life’s.
Thanks, I am 49...and woman, everybody thinks that I am crazy, but I just love to study it even I have lots of fears, and now you gave me some more power :)
I started at 37 years old learning R, and I began programming in Python at 50 years old. I must say I work only on social data analysis, but I remember a teacher who told me that if you learn a programming language, you will find many links with others, and that's true. I like your channel; it gives me good vibes!!
I'm a 37 year-old woman of color coming from a non-tech field. I have aspirations of being a backend dev, but didn't know if I had too many cards stacked against me. This makes me feel good about continuing the journey. Thank you for your advice, as usual! 😊
Don't fall into social media bs of sticking labels on yourself. It just becomes a mental block, crutch, or excuse for any problems. Do the thing you have to do, don't let people keep you down with labels.
I’m about to turn 53 and teaching myself Python and I have no doubt I’ll find a job as a developer. I’ve worked in IT security for over 20 years and decided that I needed a change and have always wanted to learn to code. So far I’m loving it!
Excellent video, lots of good ideas. I've been a programmer for 40+ years, started as a school leaver and still love it. You CAN do it, give it a go!!!
Waaaauw Thanks Andy, gives me hope:-). Although I am 67 now, and retired. I started programming again, Python this time, just because I love to study and to code. Your video gave me a boost, thanks again. 非常谢谢你安帝尊敬先生。虽然我是六十七岁，但我还很喜欢学电脑编程。 我最近开始学Python编程。你的视频给我勇气继续!
Hey dudes. Im just starting out too. I'm 30 and stuck in lockdown like many of you so I've enrolled myself on cs50 intro to comp science. Wow it ain't easy, but I have zero background experience so wasn't expecting it to be! I'm enjoying it so much. If anyone else is on it let me know we should connect 👍
I went to college at 36 and got my first programming job at a startup at 40, and my 2nd as director of engineering for a second startup at the tail end of 44.
Thank you so much for the video, Andy. I needed to hear this. I guess whenever you're shifting your career path to something new, you need to constantly motiate yourself with other people's stories and experience. Thanks everyone who shared their experience, you inspire us all.
@Ali Khan Of course! Now, if you excuse me, I'll go back to my coding course where "whiteness" is a characteristic you can only find in like 50% of the class. Have a nice day :)
Thank you for this video, I agree. A lot of industries have stronger biases on looks, youth, physical health, etc.. Programming/Software dev is not one of them. Sure there are some companies that do, but in general, they usually don't mind. Good luck to my fellow learners! Taking up Python this month
Great video! I'm 51 and studying data science, so I can relate. Thanks for clearing up misconception that our brains slow up as we age; scientific studies have shown that this isn't true. Thanks again for this video.
I coded first as a hobby and then as part of master's and ph.d. research (far from computer science-related), but it finally became a career for me at 38, after I decided that a career switch was something I needed in order to be happy with my job.
If you're saying that you're too old to do something then that's really just an excuse you're making as to NOT change your life and do what you want. Hell there is a nonagenarian in Japan who learned IOS development and is making apps. I learned at 36 and I'm employed now and working remotely. Quit the excuses, put in the work and go after what you want in your life.
@@Nwakaego_ Honestly? Networking. I used sites like Remote OK which are fine, but I got it via a network that had worked there. How did I establish contact with said person? Going to meetups in my area that catered development. Also did Hackathons and whatnot. You gotta put yourself out there.
Amazing book! I didn't watch the whole vid because I'm 25.. sorry about the algo hit but I do watch a lot of your videos. Coming from a background of addiction that book absolutely changed my life. Love it bro.
I got my first official dev job about a month before my 35th birthday, in an almost-3rd world banana country. It may have taken somewhat longer because of ageism and lots of competition (high unemployment), but it's devinitely possible 😉
I'm a 60yr old Flutter/Firebase developer who finished a bootcamp in Dec. Six months later my app is now in pilot at a university. I started as a COBOL programmer in the late 70s. Learning object oriented is challenging vs procedural, but you can do it.
I am 50 and very happily learning coding. I intend to get into ML and AI, too. What people call "age" is just a thought, i.e.nothing, which once accepted can make one's area of what they "can" do increasingly shrunk. If accepted!! I am loving coding, as I have loved and will love all fields of living I dive into. LOVE is all that matters.
I am 69 and I am returning to software development. Your lecture is wonderful. I have been learning a variety of things and work as a private tutor. The brain does continue to work wonderfully, so far. Thanks again for motivation and clarity.
I started coding when I was 10. I'm 55 now and I'm still learning new things and getting better, and still enjoying it. I don't think one can be too old for this, ever.
Andy, thanks for the insightful video. I’m not sure why people would ask this question, particularly when it is age related. It’ll comes down to two things: confidence and self-evaluation. Either belief, whether you can or not is true. It depends on whether one believes in her/himself. This mindset applies to anything in life. Self-evaluation to determine your knowledge assets is important. Learning programming isn’t the same experience for somebody who is software and process driven and who has extensive experience working with say Excel and other demanding programs or tasks. Obviously, for a person with none of these skills the learning curve will be steeper and more challenging, yet doable if you believe you can. FYI - I’m over 45 starting to learn Python. Power BI, SQL, R, and JS from scratch and simultaneously due to career demands. I’m learning these skills in addition to other technical skills in supply chain (my profession) and other set for my entrepreneurial mindset (my side hustle and hopefully my future). Cheers!
I was working as a Java/ Delphi developer just before the dot com crash and when it hit I couldn't find a job in time to take care of my family so I went back to construction. I am now 53 and I suffered a workplace injury that essentially ended my ability to work in my field of construction. Work Safe is now putting me through retraining at University and I am completely accepted by the students in fact they seek me out to be part of team projects as I believe I have something to offer that is beyond just the ability to code. Initially I was a little concerned about this before I started but now I look forward to when I am done and I can get my first job back in the field that I truly love working in.
I am 49 and have been programming since the 90's. I've always set aside time on every task to do some research for latest and greatest and pull strings to get new development projects. Nobody questions my age...
31 now, started coding 2 months ago, and wished I had started earlier. But I'm glad I'm into this now, because better late than never. Now I can independently build webpages using html5 & css3, while learning JavaScript to up my game in wed development. Hopefully in the coming years I'd be able to add more advanced programming languages to my skill set.
I’m 31 and starting now... I have always had application ideas but no one in my circle could help me get my vision of the ground so I have put of this journey for far too long. Thank you Andy
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How worried are you about your age holding you back? Did this video help clarify anything for you?
Excellent video. Plus if someone takes care of themselves, they can look and feel young for a very long time too.
Hey Andy, thanks for this Video. I think procrastination is what holding you back, and i feel like when you get older you might be more self disciplined or more towards procrastination.
I'm 29 and about to hit 30 and after a difficult u-turn in my life I am currently about to enter this field. It's really interesting but I'm afraid my cognitive skills will make things harder to progress and learn. Thanks for the info Andy !
@@glennpiriou6322 Just dive into it, it'll be easy!
Great video... I successfully transitioned after seven years of being an accountant to a database | software developer and over twenty years later am still doing well in the market. Making that transition around 30 years old I brought domain knowledge of financial systems which a lot of computer science majors lacked which was one advantage. A disadvantage included lacking the low level computer science background. In my 50's now I can definitely say youth is valued over experience and admittedly it does get harder to learn new things though I have better "peripheral vision" with anticipating errors than most of my younger peers.
I was 39 when I switched my career. I was seller and went to a college studying software engineering. Now I'm 41 and work as software developer.
Ilkka Rytkönen, way to go man!
Are you doing pretty well money wise with this career? Should i look into it?
@@maverickmo8976 Not yet but I think it won't take too much time to get same than before. And now there's no such a limit in salary like in my past career.
@ hey thanks for the reply. I was thinking of learning Java and then some python on the side. Is this a good idea? I only have a tablet right now though. Was thinking of getting a comp but do know if itll make a big difference and if I should get a touch screen. I heard that the touch screen is nice when coding.
@@maverickmo8976 Get real computer. I have no idea how you could learn to code without. You don't need touch screen for coding but good keyboard.
I started learning at 36. I am happily employed now.
Zed Zedder how did you do it?
@@geilsein I made up my mind. Bought an online course that promised to help me with finding a job after they teach me Java, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript basics, some .NET, C# and Windows Server. I was looking specifically for Java. "The internet" recommended Python because it's easy to learn, but I wanted to get into Android development. Since then, I learned that Java isn't necessarily the best choice for Android, but it's still a good choice for a first language and it also makes you employable for big companies(corporate). So I tried to study as much as possible, but sometimes it felt like I am too old for this. It requires a lot of work, and not just the time to sit there and read, but to actually study, get in the zone, concentrate on it. I haven't finished the course yet, but I already have a junior job. It feels great to have the first job in a career I always dreamed about.
Zed Zedder wow,thats amazing..well done.Congrats.
Zed Zedder Congrats Zed! That’s awesome to hear.
Do you have a degree?? Or just the classes
Just turned 50, just started Python, going well so far.
Good luck !
keep it going buddy !!! you got this !!!
Learning Python at age 55, after years of Oracle database programming. It's fun!
I’m 50, too. I’m about to start Python.
All the best bud
I started to learn web development full time at age 44. It took me exactly 18 months to land my first job as a React and React native developer. And I really love it. Maybe as an encouragement to those who may doubt. Go for it!
Wow. . really nice to hear this . .hope I can do the same ...
Bro, you inspired me
At 35 years old I studied coding by myself for 8 months, took 2 months to make a project. At 36 I landed my first job , I am 39 now , more than 3 years in the same company. I am the tech lead of a small team and I am very grateful. It is not easy but if you put the effort , yeah it can be done!
Must have been some project lol.
@@hammerofolympia3716 it was an inventory system for my father's store. They still use it till now. What matters is to put a project together just to show you know how to code.
@@Brmajor82 I'm barely at basic javascript atm so maybe in about 6 months I will have made some projects lol.
@@hammerofolympia3716 we all start somewhere, no worries!
@@Brmajor82 congrats on making it anyway, I'm sure I will get there
I own an Electronics and software design and development company and all my programmers and designers are 55 to 65. They are solid engineers and we had zero turnover of staff in 4 years.
I'm 73, taught myself assembly for the HC11 in 1989, then designed the J&S SafeGuard, released in 1991. It detects engine knock, then retards only the knocking cylinders. Includes a rev limiter and a few other functions. The "user interface" is knobs and switches. It really needs to be "laptop programmable". I've tried to learn C using online tutorials but I can't relate it to a uP. I think in assembly. Any ideas that can help me? Thanks in advance. JohnP
PS, I posted a video on my channel showing an inductive multispark ignition. It's just code I added code to the existing SafeGuard software.
@@jselectronics8215 C is a close language to assembler. Stay away from C++ to begin with, you can do almost everything in C that C++ can do anyway.
your not the normal company.
@@SerBallister why stay away from c++ to begin?
@@Pmc07AyeUrDa Memory allocation and deallocation makes C++ quite unwieldy for a beginner.
Age doesn't matter, passion and dedication does!
That´s it!
Case closed.
@@73dines yes, that's it, if you don't give up even if it feels that you can't learn, you will eventually.
well, i've started to code aged 8. last time i've worked as freelancer i've made $ ~360k/year, as a programmer, not some manager, when i was 37. i've worked for giant studios and companies, as well as tiny startups (of whom two turned multi-billion heavy whales you are probably used before). by now i have an own startup with 12 employees. truth is: you will not beat me, or anybody like me, UNLESS you show some real skill. it matters though what you are looking for. if you only wish a safe job, sure, you'll find one. but the big money and risky projects will be handed to people like me -- and not rightfully so. reality is, the best programmers constantly make fun of "script kiddies" and "those 3 year senior programmas", and they will block those juicy projects from you. there are even memes about it. investors will not invest your company or idea if you do not show that you started to code aged 2. but in general, i must say, by now i can code almost anything... from 3d engines, physics, robotics, ai, video streaming service, hardware chips, so you might have trouble to catch up. but this does not mean that you'll need to follow the same route, right? and, if you just want a safe job at google or apple, you'll get one, for as long you know the computer science basics and show some real dedication. some smaller companies hire coders without formal education for even more money than most google engineer will ever make, though most coders do not like to talk about it.
@@misterbeach8826 there are exceptions everywhere, the video and also my answer is not ultimatum, like everything in life there are always execeptions(even in programming haha, bad joke), anyway being a prodigy or being on a good country because this influence a lot the age of when you are going to start. And for normal jobs, it's not even hard, but I understand you, I started at 19 and because I felt that I was behind, I worked/learned twice as the ones around me just to get close to them, and I succeed, now I'm trying to open my own business too.
THIS! I cannot stress this enough.
I am 89 and just started learning Node JS and Angular.
Hopefully I will get a job before I turn 100.
😁
Definitely a troll 😁
Cucubau so at 62 there is hope for me!!!! What an inspiration you are. God bless you👍
😂
@@dr_corrupt1014 Im writing codes at this moment in my coffin, its fun though
I started at 50 and have been working coming up 8 years as a dev! I laugh when people say they are 30 and think they're too old. Here's the thing, don't confuse biological age with ability. Sure you will have to take better care than someone 20. Eat plants, don't sit, walk everywhere and get lots of sleep to start with. But you are not really an age. Don't let others define you.
I needed this.
Just ordered my laptop. What should I start with, python or js?
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@user-kk3ij6ge8o python. How's the progress going???
This few lines made my day. Best wishes
I’m just starting at 54
Cornwallipedia good luck mate I’m 45 self teaching myself as well
You can definitely can do this! Just keep at it! All you need is passion for it!
I'm returning. I started back in the Apple //e days doing Applesoft Basic and Assembly, and have gone through C++, Java and more. Now, I'm updating to modern languages and frameworks. Remember, those of us who started in the 80s and earlier got the ball rolling in the first place.
Thanks for sharing this. I'm an older coding student and this encouragement is helpful.
I'm learning Java and SQL at 52 and it's totally supported by my employer. 😊
Started my programming degree last year at the age of 44, never felt more ready. One year on, it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.
Should I learn html css or html 5 and css 3 ? Or both !
So encouraging. Thank you
Awesome!
Hhhhn.... I'm so intimidated as a complete newbie.. Im scared..
I'm in an industrial role for the past 18 years. Now in my mid-30s, I want to change up careers. Your comment gives me hope.
There's me worrying about being 23 years old and how that will impact my future prospects, then I see people from their 30's to 50's making the career change and finding success. This really has lifted my spirits heading into programming, thank you.
now whats your job brother?? I have same feeling and i am 23 years old now and i am learning php.
25 here
25 here and feeling the same, I find it hard to learn new concepts and trying to learn web dev actually kicekd my ass ( Fuck CSS) Im self pace learning Python right now. It's hard to stay motivated sometimes.
@@michelestaffiere7422 Just thought I’d update my previous status in saying I’ve been working as a Junior Full Stack Developer for nearly a year now.
It’s absolutely possible. It may seem unreachable and difficult at times, but you’ve got this and you’ll get there provided you put the time in.
Also yup, CSS can be such a pain 🤣🤦🏻♂️
@@michelestaffiere7422 Find your why
Most inspirational story I ever heard was a man who worked in the post office till he was 43 when he went to Medical school. He worked as a doctor till his 90s when he passed. Two long careers
Wow.. awesome, where it is.
I'm 24 with a learning disability learning how to code.
You got this believe in yourself and you’ll achieve your goals
Try my man, and you will achieve it!
Its not disability its just called learning how to code. :)
Respect, my daughter has a learning disability, so I have some idea of your challenges. All the best.
@@NahinAnnan I'm a girl lol
I’m in my 50s and started with Python and am amazed how easy it is to learn how to create some pretty cool stuff. If you have an analytical mind and are good at structured thinking then you’ll have no problem.
Best of luck👍👍👍
I've been working as a full-stack Java developer for 4 months. I started learning when I was 46 (18 months ago) and I am 47 now. I absolutely love it.
👏👏👏👏👏👏
Nuff said. Respect 😊
Thumbs up for choosing Java.
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Angel JMP, are you employed now? 46 here
What was key for you on this processes..thanks for the comment
It doesn't matter how old r u .. If y wanna be a programmer ... go for it
@Ali Khan boooaaaa, if u don't
Papa Jose not in Germany
I started late at 46 and haven’t looked back. Ya, it was hard to get my head around some of the concepts but I stuck with it and learned it.
I got my first job at 34. 5 years ago. Self-taught. There is huge deficiency for good programmers. Just do it. Good luck.
0i0l0o can you please mentor me?
@@anusritadeysarkar6278 yeah, sure. why not :) but only if you really wanna work.
0i0l0o yes, I really wanna work for sure, and that too as a front end developer! but I don’t understand coding... please guide me...
@@anusritadeysarkar6278 we will see what we can do. I am working as backend developer in the industry (c#). But maybe we can think about front end learning strategy. Let me think.
0i0l0o Sure... thank u so much... please let me know if anything comes up!
I’m 35 starting to Learn html, css and JavaScript. It’s a rough go with a full time job and two toddlers at home but any free time I have is spent learning something.....anything
Good luck! You can do it!
I'm right there with you. Turning 34 soon, working full time job and have two toddlers of my own. Im learning coding online and going back to school for BS in IT. From one busy dad to another, keep grinding, you got this!
Same boat bro+finishing electrical engineering...:) Rock on! We will get there!
I'm right there with you too! I'm 38 with a full time job and learning C# programming for game development.
same here, got a 3yo and 35 this year
Ridiculous question; I know multiple people who learned to code in their 40s & 50s.
Exactly :-)
I think that"s great for them, I am curious in that were they able to seek employment relatively easy?
@@hectorromero8730 The short answer is yes (in all but one case). Most were changes in career trajectory and a couple were developing (pardon the pun) skills to enhance the roles they were already in. One guy I know is doing freelance contract work too.
It is one thing to learn it, a complete other thing to get a job. Then you are over 40 it starts to get difficult to get a job at all. After 50 real difficult. And for someone who has changed filed after 50 is, of course, even more difficult. Learning code is the easy part. Get a software job much, much harder.
SuperAnatolli As someone who had a career spanning 2 decades before I learned to code and has been a hiring manager, I can say it really depends on portfolio and attitude.
As long as there’s breath in your body, you can do anything in this world.
I'm a 38 year old former highschool music teach. I will be graduating in May with a Computer science/engineering degree.. thanks for the input!!
Sir, does it take you 4 years to finish CS degree? How are you able to go to classes for cs while you are also a teacher in school ?
Congrats I’m a 38 year old teacher as well considering this change
I am 52 years young programmer, constantly learning new technology everyday! ;-))
Please remember, age is just a number!
I’m 45 and am writing the best code in my life.
Same here
I'm 27 and just started a month ago. Currently doing CS50x on edX. It's never too late to learn something new.
I'm almost 50 and have been a working coder for about 2.5 years.
@Ali Khan Why does he have to prove anything to you? Can you not just trust its correct?
@Ali Khan How do you know and, as I said, why does he need to prove anything? Why do you feel the need to scrutinize a reply to a question you never asked?
@Ali Khan I never questioned that. I asked why, you felt it neccessary to demand proof from someone for a question you never asked. Why are you unable to process or answer that? What gives you the right to ask him anything?
@Ali Khan Lol why would he make that up?
Thanks for this his.. I feel hopeful😢
I am 50 ... learning Python. Love it.
I'm a 59 year-old programmer so I guess that means I'm about finished.
Too bad because I'm studying Python and blockchain programming right now.
Michael Angelos 💪🏾🤙🏾 sounds like your just getting started and growing. Let’s me know I have a long career in this field thanks!!
Great Michael, kudos
Great
58 studying machine learning :-) only time you cannot learn is when your dead
Blockchain is hot, hot, hot right now... good move.
Thank you Andy. The day before I turned 40 I passed my AWS Solutions Architect Associate exam. Age is just a number. Mindset, attitude, and determination is everything.
Hi Min Kim , congrats . I would like to speak with you regarding aws Please . kidron reddy2018@gmail.com thnx in advance
I'm 43 and just started my career as a application developer and working on my CS degree. It's never too late to start.
Sir, are you doing cs degree for 4 years?
@@semihozturk9665 Yes
@@Gidono how are you able to go to classes while working same time? Asking cause im thinking to take a bachelor again, and trying to see how you find a solution with that
“Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer... because it teaches you how to think.” - Steve Jobs
Stevo was right 👍
But steve didn't learn to code that's why he is smart
I started 3 years ago with Arduino learning C++, I started at 50 years old and now I'm 53. I now work fulltime as a hardware/software engineer. You're never too old. I basically got my foot in the door based on enthusiasm and the basics I taught myself. All you need to be is a problem solver and have epic patience and a love for what you to. Remember that you learn more from doing things wrong than you do when you get them right. I also discovered to my surprise that everyone in my office is 50+ years old, not in their teens as I had imagined. With age comes wisdom my friends, be bold and it's yours for the taking.
Very inspirational! I have started this year.
Can you share your experience with us how you learnt and which books you read and which programming languages you chose and how you got the job.
Im 42 with no experience in the IT field. I found a awesome mentor, actually he found me and convinced me to go into devops. I haven’t been in school in 20 years but for the first time I feel like I’m actually using my brain! It’s never too late especially now. People are living longer and healthier. The number one skill is the skill to learn new skills.
I'm 43 and just starting! It's a little hard to learn, with family, kids and regular job!
43 is young ! you can do it!
Thanks for the encouragement. I am 62 and I had a stroke 8 years ago. I really am interested in ypur program.
Thanks for the video! I started studying for a career in cyber security about a year and a half ago. I'm 40 years old and have really learned a LOT in just that amount of time. I also know I'll never know everything but it's never too late to start learning. If you will it, it's no dream!
I'm 49 and have been continuously employed as a programmer since the age of 16 when I left school. I have no qualifications, just lots of experience. I have had the pleasure of mentoring many young and talented graduates over the years. Just last year I started a master's in software engineering. You're never too old ladies and gentlemen.
I’ve been waiting for this video from you! Great topic and close to home for my 37-year-old tail just starting React to hopefully land my first dev job in 2020!
Thank you for this! I’m 37 and starting a new chapter in my life. I basically feel like I’m starting over and worry I’m too old to start a new career.
Never too old - all about mindset, I am starting over at 38 after 15+ years as a manufacturing engineer / project manager and I find having started later I find I have much more focus, clarity of purpose and sense of value on my times' use that I probably wouldn't had had say 5 or even 10 years ago.
Got my first software dev job at 43. Been doing this for 7 years and plan on working in this field for another 20. You're never too old!
Thank you for the vid and thanks for all comments you guys posted! I just turned 40, started learning Python and looking into IT yesterday! The journey has begun!
Very encouraging video, thank you! I'm 42 and starting to learn software development. There are so many resources out there for you to teach yourself, you just need the desire to learn and the discipline to stick with it. Having a great mentor is really good too.
I’ve been working on css/html tutorials for about 3 weeks now and I am seeing results for sure. Everyone struggling, there are cheat sheets which we (30 somethings, 37 here). Work a little bit every night, you’ll be fine! Thank you for the motivational video Andy!
Past 30 and still learning the basics. Not because I am a fast learner, not because I am that intelligent, not because I am positive that I will know it in a year but because I don't like to end up so old thinking what could have happened if I try. But more importantly, it makes me happy. Period.
I'm 57 years young and Still have a desire to go back to college. I'm constantly reading and keeping up with current things. I know my brain is very sharp. I will get my degree in computer science and get a job at Google
You had good timing with this, Andy. Particularly from 5 minutes onward is gold.
Thanks Delayne!
Your mentoring channel is fantastic. I am particularly impressed by your humility. Thank you for your work.
35yo food photographer 9 months ago, paid front end dev now!. Started studying through online courses 19 months ago!
I'm turning 31 this February. This video was just the boost I needed to get back into my studies. Thank you!
I am currently 37 and I started programming about a year ago. I don't feel quite ready to start applying into the field just yet. I do often feel that doubt, Am I to old? Maybe I should just quit? And a whole array of emotions like that. But thanks to videos like this, I keep moving forward. And this is by far one of the top ones that I have seen so far. Not to mention some of the amazing, kind hearted comments I have seen here. I love positive vibes like this. Thanks all.
I agree!
Good one Andy!!
Thanks Mario!
I’m 56 and diving deep into enterprise level C#. So, yeah.
Brian G same here. DevExpress XAF
how did it go?
Same here
I'm 41 going on 42 this year and I'm learning NodeJS.
@Ali Khan haha I'll just study in jail
Im thinking of switching careers.
I was born in the 1950s and I am still writing code. If you end up loving it that is always a plus.
😊
Hi Andy, I'm 41 years old, I'm a Product Support Specialist for a company for almost 6 years in May this year. I really want to learn to become a software developer as I do agree that there's a huge market for developers out there. Thank you for this video. I feel positive to start learning.
Hey Andy, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you.... I watched your "Story of Being a Self Taught Programmer" just over a year ago.
Watching that video was the starting point for me. I am 37 years old.... and i went from being a self employed window cleaner, to a Back End Web Developer in just 9 months. SOOO many of your video's have helped me, not only to progress my coding skills, but to actually put together a portfolio, apply for jobs, and to stay motivated throughout the process.....
I met a guy last week, who's was asking me how I did it.... i literally forwarded him to your channel.....
If I can do it..... anyone can do it.....
Keep up the great content Andy... and, peace out 👍
So glad to hear Shaun! Congrats on the career change!
@@AndySterkowitz Cheers Andy. Keep up the great video's buddy.
Congrats!
Any proof please?
@Kingdom Cre8tive you can do it for only 9 months actually 9 months is too long learning to program on backend. shortest possible learning span is to 2- 3 months if you are programming everyday 4-6 hours. i studied javascript for only 2 weeks and the remaining months i dabbled on 2 programming challenges a day, data structure and algorithm, design patterns and node.js
I used to think I would never be able to learn English. But for 8 years without any school or teacher my brain managed to absorb some of it. Also I never thought I would manage to memorise and drive all around London ( as it’s big and confusing), been driving all around it with zero points on my driving license. I know those tow examples aren’t as specific and hard as computer coding but you get my point. In the brains are billions of cells ready to make trillions of connection. Even if you don’t succeed in coding I’m quite sure the brain will still benefit of it and reflect in positive way in some areas of our life’s.
I am 58 I thought I was too old, gonna give it a go now, thank you
Thanks, I am 49...and woman, everybody thinks that I am crazy, but I just love to study it even I have lots of fears, and now you gave me some more power :)
I started in my early 40s but you have to remember that skill and experience counts. Your salary will reflect your this.
I started at 37 years old learning R, and I began programming in Python at 50 years old. I must say I work only on social data analysis, but I remember a teacher who told me that if you learn a programming language, you will find many links with others, and that's true. I like your channel; it gives me good vibes!!
I'm a 37 year-old woman of color coming from a non-tech field. I have aspirations of being a backend dev, but didn't know if I had too many cards stacked against me. This makes me feel good about continuing the journey. Thank you for your advice, as usual! 😊
I'm a 27 year-old guy myself with no true career path. But I have the same aspiration of being a backend dev. I hope you achieve your goals!
@@JackofBlades92 Thank you! Best of luck to you as well. We've got this. :)
Djinaya Winn If you can read and write as well as your post indicates, the only fatal card stacked against you is being dead!
Just go for it.
Don't fall into social media bs of sticking labels on yourself. It just becomes a mental block, crutch, or excuse for any problems. Do the thing you have to do, don't let people keep you down with labels.
Which color are you?
You have No idea how Grateful I am that You made this Video.
I’m about to turn 53 and teaching myself Python and I have no doubt I’ll find a job as a developer. I’ve worked in IT security for over 20 years and decided that I needed a change and have always wanted to learn to code. So far I’m loving it!
how did it go?
I just turned 30 this year, and started learning python a month back looking to change careers. Hearing this motivates me to keep going!
I'm 29, third-year University student, changed my career from mechanical engineering to IT when I was 27. Hoping for a promising future career 💪🏻
Same here bro good luck
Excellent video, lots of good ideas. I've been a programmer for 40+ years, started as a school leaver and still love it. You CAN do it, give it a go!!!
Waaaauw Thanks Andy, gives me hope:-). Although I am 67 now, and retired. I started programming again, Python this time, just because I love to study and to code. Your video gave me a boost, thanks again. 非常谢谢你安帝尊敬先生。虽然我是六十七岁，但我还很喜欢学电脑编程。 我最近开始学Python编程。你的视频给我勇气继续!
Hey dudes. Im just starting out too. I'm 30 and stuck in lockdown like many of you so I've enrolled myself on cs50 intro to comp science. Wow it ain't easy, but I have zero background experience so wasn't expecting it to be! I'm enjoying it so much. If anyone else is on it let me know we should connect 👍
I went to college at 36 and got my first programming job at a startup at 40, and my 2nd as director of engineering for a second startup at the tail end of 44.
Learning C# and Python at 46. Eager to learn more and implement them. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for the video, Andy. I needed to hear this. I guess whenever you're shifting your career path to something new, you need to constantly motiate yourself with other people's stories and experience. Thanks everyone who shared their experience, you inspire us all.
Having a growth mindset is essential in any part of life. Great advice!
Learnt coding, got a job even before starting the course! They paid for it :D
I'm 33
@Ali Khan Of course!
Now, if you excuse me, I'll go back to my coding course where "whiteness" is a characteristic you can only find in like 50% of the class.
Have a nice day :)
Thank you for this video, I agree. A lot of industries have stronger biases on looks, youth, physical health, etc.. Programming/Software dev is not one of them. Sure there are some companies that do, but in general, they usually don't mind.
Good luck to my fellow learners! Taking up Python this month
Great video! I'm 51 and studying data science, so I can relate. Thanks for clearing up misconception that our brains slow up as we age; scientific studies have shown that this isn't true. Thanks again for this video.
I coded first as a hobby and then as part of master's and ph.d. research (far from computer science-related), but it finally became a career for me at 38, after I decided that a career switch was something I needed in order to be happy with my job.
If you're saying that you're too old to do something then that's really just an excuse you're making as to NOT change your life and do what you want. Hell there is a nonagenarian in Japan who learned IOS development and is making apps.
I learned at 36 and I'm employed now and working remotely.
Quit the excuses, put in the work and go after what you want in your life.
Adrian Thomas How did you get the remote job? Advice/recommendations???
@@Nwakaego_ Honestly? Networking. I used sites like Remote OK which are fine, but I got it via a network that had worked there.
How did I establish contact with said person? Going to meetups in my area that catered development. Also did Hackathons and whatnot.
You gotta put yourself out there.
Adrian Thomas Thanks a lot for the reply and suggestions Adrian. I appreciate it!
@@Nwakaego_ No problem.
You can do it. It's possible.
Just keep the pressure up and you'll get what you want.
Adrian Thomas Thank you!! Will do!
Amazing book! I didn't watch the whole vid because I'm 25.. sorry about the algo hit but I do watch a lot of your videos. Coming from a background of addiction that book absolutely changed my life. Love it bro.
Yo empecé a los 31 y me sentía viejo, pero como dicen por ahí, "age has nothing to do, passion and dedication does.
Thank you so much for making this video! I was hoping to find a video like this for people over 30 who want to learn programming as a career change!
I got my first official dev job about a month before my 35th birthday, in an almost-3rd world banana country.
It may have taken somewhat longer because of ageism and lots of competition (high unemployment), but it's devinitely possible 😉
I'm a 60yr old Flutter/Firebase developer who finished a bootcamp in Dec. Six months later my app is now in pilot at a university. I started as a COBOL programmer in the late 70s. Learning object oriented is challenging vs procedural, but you can do it.
42 here and starting to learn programming...
I am 50 and very happily learning coding. I intend to get into ML and AI, too. What people call "age" is just a thought, i.e.nothing, which once accepted can make one's area of what they "can" do increasingly shrunk. If accepted!! I am loving coding, as I have loved and will love all fields of living I dive into. LOVE is all that matters.
You always manage to cheer me up, Andy. Thanks a lot! :)
I am 69 and I am returning to software development. Your lecture is wonderful. I have been learning a variety of things and work as a private tutor. The brain does continue to work wonderfully, so far. Thanks again for motivation and clarity.
I got my first coding job when I was just about to turn 31. That was over 25 years ago and still going at it.
I started coding when I was 10. I'm 55 now and I'm still learning new things and getting better, and still enjoying it. I don't think one can be too old for this, ever.
Andy, thanks for the insightful video.
I’m not sure why people would ask this question, particularly when it is age related.
It’ll comes down to two things: confidence and self-evaluation.
Either belief, whether you can or not is true. It depends on whether one believes in her/himself.
This mindset applies to anything in life.
Self-evaluation to determine your knowledge assets is important. Learning programming isn’t the same experience for somebody who is software and process driven and who has extensive experience working with say Excel and other demanding programs or tasks.
Obviously, for a person with none of these skills the learning curve will be steeper and more challenging, yet doable if you believe you can.
FYI - I’m over 45 starting to learn Python. Power BI, SQL, R, and JS from scratch and simultaneously due to career demands. I’m learning these skills in addition to other technical skills in supply chain (my profession) and other set for my entrepreneurial mindset (my side hustle and hopefully my future).
Cheers!
I got my first programmer job at 37! My first day was exactly 1 month before my 38th birthday!
When I started programming at 15, I never imagined I'd still be a professional at 51.
I was working as a Java/ Delphi developer just before the dot com crash and when it hit I couldn't find a job in time to take care of my family so I went back to construction. I am now 53 and I suffered a workplace injury that essentially ended my ability to work in my field of construction. Work Safe is now putting me through retraining at University and I am completely accepted by the students in fact they seek me out to be part of team projects as I believe I have something to offer that is beyond just the ability to code. Initially I was a little concerned about this before I started but now I look forward to when I am done and I can get my first job back in the field that I truly love working in.
Thank God finally he said even if you are 60, was waiting you say that.
I am 49 and have been programming since the 90's. I've always set aside time on every task to do some research for latest and greatest and pull strings to get new development projects. Nobody questions my age...
I’m 52 and working on math & Japanese degrees and learning to code on the side. The worst part is I need more naps and coffee.
31 now, started coding 2 months ago, and wished I had started earlier. But I'm glad I'm into this now, because better late than never. Now I can independently build webpages using html5 & css3, while learning JavaScript to up my game in wed development. Hopefully in the coming years I'd be able to add more advanced programming languages to my skill set.
@tkabiranik How is it going for you. I am 34, can I make the switch.
I’m 43 yo, had a stroke last year, start learning how to code this week...
الله يشفيك
I’m 31 and starting now... I have always had application ideas but no one in my circle could help me get my vision of the ground so I have put of this journey for far too long. Thank you Andy