How to become a software engineer with no experience (Self-taught Roadmap 2024)
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- I am a full time iOS engineer that studied Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. In this video, I cover the 3 ways to break into the Software Engineering field with 0 coding experience. More specifically through school, bootcamps, and self-taught.
All software engineers are all self-taught in a way. The main struggle that a self-taught engineer has is that they lack structure. They don't know where to start, what to study, and they get lost in all of the different languages and technologies that they have to learn.
I created this video in hopes of demystifying how someone with 0 experience can get into the field. I have provided a road map for 2022 of how someone can self-teach themselves programming and land a job in the field very quickly! Hopefully, you can use this roadmap, or a part of it to help you speed up your coding journey!
Good luck!
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THIS the roadmap that I use to mentor my students that want to break into the field!
Python Checklist:
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- variables
- functions
- conditional statements
- loops
- lists
- dictionaries
- objects
- interfaces
Web Development Checklist:
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- HTML
- CSS
- Javascript
- Git
- Build a simple landing page
- learn Node.JS for backend
- learn React as a frontend framework
- learn how to use a database like Firebase or MongoDB
- Learn to build CRUD apps
Data Structures Checklist:
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- lists
- stacks
- queues
- linked lists
- trees
- graphs
- tries
- hash tables
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:47 School
3:13 Bootcamps
4:50 Self-taught
8:05 End
4:32 Takeaway
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i’m 15 years old and honestly i think if i start learning how to become self taught now i might be prepared for whenever the day comes to apply in the future
Honestly starting early is the best thing you can do for yourself :) you're going to be way ahead compared to your peers! Feel free to check out my tutorial series 😊
@@CodewithVincenthello sir, I'm also a 15 years old student wanting to be a software engineering. I only have two questions, What course should i take? Should I go to BSIT, Computer Science or Direct to Software engineer. Also, I wanted to start learning how to code, what programming language should i learn first?
Thank you
@@lorrainelauren9770Hi, I’m also a 15 year old like you and I had that question too. I would recommend getting into computer science because you can open a lot of opportunities in jobs with it. Like many good tech jobs require a computer science degree and you can also transition into another job if you’re unsatisfied with the current one.
@@lorrainelauren9770I m 17 atm and would highly recommend you to try harvards cs50 python, after that cs50 introduction to computer science. I think it will give you good structure for later (and you get a free certificate at the end of it). Python imo is the most friendly one but if you would like to make it your career one day, search up which planguage is mostly used in your country.
Good luck!
@@lorrainelauren9770 And he is gone. I'm 13 years old and I want to work in these kind of jobs. But IDK how to start
This video is perfect. Straight to the point and clear information. I also like that you added a checklist - in my opinion, its like a mini road map for us to follow. Thank you very much for this video.
Just bare in mind, no checklist is perfect ☺️ but I tried my best to layout what I believe is the most important!
This vid is like a blessing ! Perfect, precise and gives a proper direction. Thank You so much ,man!
No problem! Good luck!
Thank you Vincent. This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for sharing this information!
Of course! Good luck on your journey
Vincent this is an excellent outline. Just subscribed. Thanks!
Cheers Keith!
You are awesome. This is so helpful!
Thank you for your help.
Of course! No problem! Feel free to check out my tutorial series where I go over these topics :)
Thank you Vincent. I took a tech bootcamp option for ux design, I enjoyed the structure but I agree, everything is self taught. Principles, Practice and Play/Work.
Agreed, you have to do some extra work outside the bootcamp ☺️
I am teaching the entire roadmap here: ruclips.net/p/PLEcHbCIBlyJryQxxElze2C_xMHLAJW94C
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Looking forward to be a software engineer very soon.
Good luck my friend!
This was perfect THANK YOU!!!
Glad it was helpful :)
Gonnq be a self taught swe and you gave us the correct pathway!! Thabks alot❤🎉
No problem man! Check out my bootcamp series for a guided path :)
Good video ! I subscribed, keep going 💪😁
Appreciate it!
Good stuff. Subscribed 💯😎
Many Thanks
No problem! Checkout the bootcamp playlist 😎
You earn a new subscriber from me. Well explained. Thank you very much
Thanks brother!
Super helpful. Im ready to dive into this world of oppurtunity!
You got this!
It was a very helpful video, thanks a lot.
Glad it helped!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Of course!
Amazing content as always 👏
Thank you for the kind words !
Thankyou for the video...really helpful
I want to start learning and I already know basics of Java...I needed a pathway and your video really helped
No problem! Check my bootcamp playlist :) I teach this roadmap!
Thanks a lot
Very nice, the like button has been smashed 😎
Thank you very much sir!
wow so helpful!!! time to grind now 😎
Good luck!
Thanks for the video! Am doing ur free bootcamp right now thanks!
Love it! How'd you find my channel? 🙌
I paused the video to subscribe you bro. Good luck to your youtube Journey
That means a lot ❤️
Content so quality I can't believe its free, thanks bro
Thank you! Hopefully this was helpful :)
Thank you VinCent for the motivation !
Of course! Good luck!
ughh.... it's not easy to be a self-taught programmer it took me a year and a half to learn DJango and React, yet there's still so much to learn and that is exciting part. but you are right no structure of where to start and what path to take, like everyone else I started Python, then when I tried Javascript, to me they are both similar, that is the advantage of learning Python because once you get the hang of it you almost would certainly be able to understand under prog language. IF you don't wanna waste your time and get a job quickly just go learn Javascript, you can never go wrong.
Yeah definitely not easy, but the most important thing to do is to get the fundamentals down. Once you have that, you can branch out to different languages 🙏
Thanks Vincent. This is helpful! One thing, let's say you've got basic/intermediate Python or JS knowledge. What kinds of projects should self-taught students start building to put in their portfolios? This is something that still seems very abstract to me as someone in that position. (I don't think PyGames are good portfolio pieces, but maybe I'm wrong!) Thanks!
Being self taught doesn't make you different in terms of projects. Pygames are good projects as well! The goal is to build stuff that can show off your skills to a potential employer. You can check out my other playlist as I walk you through projects and how to write a resume :)
@@CodewithVincent I will. Thank you Vincent!
loved it!
Cheers! I hope this cleared things up for you :)
That’s the roadmap I’m following :)
Nice! If you want a video tutorial series, check out my playlist :)
That was great!
Hopefully that helped 👌
Start interviewing early. Every failed interview is a free peer-review on different skill sets you have, allowing you to quickly see where you are lacking and where you can focus more of your study time on. Not only that, but you begin to connect with recruiters and people in the industry who may be able to point you in other directions more suited for your skillset at the time. Good luck :)
Yup exactly :) interview early and interview a lot!
Thanks! I'll improve all these points
This is an excellent video - thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you mate :)
No problem :)
Subscribed😌💯
Cheers 🔥
thanks so much for this video, now i know how to start
Of course!
I am doing a master's right now but, not in computer science. Already a certified engineering technologist with experience with internships in engineering. From this video, I decided to go the self-taught route since I already have certifications and internships. I just need to fluff my resume with projects and added training/refreshers like bootcamp/ztm.
That sounds like a plan! Set up your resume with some solid projects! Good luck!
Great Video!
Thank you mate!
Thanks a Million mate
No problem!
thank you brother!
Of course
@@CodewithVincent hey what do you think about the job market now days? do you think it's still worth it? also I've never done coding, do you think at my late 20's it's okay to try to become a computer science? thanks for the reply btw
Ty 🤗helped a lot !!I'm just a beginner! Would love to be guided by u !
No problem, check my bootcamp playlist if you want your hands held 😎
Thank you so much
No problem!
Oh nice, I was searching for this.
Good luck on your journey sir!
@@CodewithVincent Wish you best luck for your channel 🔥
subscribed , grt vdo.
Thanks mate! Checkout the bootcamp series ☺️
I'm done bootcamping/self thought and okay with html, css, react and node Js but I'm only going to use the Skill now to gather money and further more in a college.
That's fine, do what works best for you!
Awesome. Thank you for the list of things to learn for getting started.
Do you have any references of things to learn to become the best? Like what is it that you still don't know, that you need to learn to become Google or Tesla skilled?
If you want to work at a Google or Tesla, I'd recommend focusing on interview prep, that's pretty much it. If you can pass their interviews you're hired! So focus on data structure and algorithm, that will train your thought process and make you better at problem solving
you are amazing i was so lost thank you so much!!
No problem! Feel free to check out my tutorial series as well!
Subscribed 😊
Cheers 🙌
Thank You bro
No problem :) check out my tutorial series where I cover most of the topics!
saw you on tiktok. Damn I wanna learn coding so much
Cone learn with me 🙌 the playlist is in my channel
Got it thanks
Good luck unknown player!
Thank you.
No problem! Good luck!
thanks a lot
Of course!
AMAZING video
Thanks!
I’m at my very beginning of coding and so far I understood that I need to learn Linux Terminal Commands, Git and Python as a beginning.
Yeah git is very important!
I saw that I had to learn css html javascript and react first
@@Ram-rm2gz well there are many different paths to become a software engineer 👍
You definitely know what are you talking about. Which direction of software engineering do you recommend to choose? I tried frontend, and I don't love it. Then I tried iOS development with Swift and i love it. But vacancies a lot more for web developers than iOS developers. And now I'm wondering which one to choose? Maybe choose Android development or backend with Java?
My recommendation is to do what you love. Stop switching roles based on some rumours you have heard about vacancies. If you like iOS, then go down that path. There are actually a lot of openings for iOS I know personally because I get reached out for positions all the time. Now it doesn't hurt to familiarize yourself with the whole stack of backend and frontend, it will definitely make you a stronger hire! Good luck :)
@@CodewithVincent thanks!
That was short and sweet. I am a Desktop Self-taught Software developer. I create software from the idea to usable and installable product.
That's awesome! Keep it up 💪🏻
thank you sir i want start my journey to become software engineer this year
Good luck on your journey!
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thanks for sharing I finished my high school this year so i dont know what should i learn of major
Computer Science graduate, now a media buyer! 😅 I want to get back on track and become a SE. I feel like I need to start from scratch. this video really helpful! thank you
Good luck bro! Check out my playlist if you want a refresher!
Thank you
You're welcome
The intro made me subscribe instantly😂😂
Haha glad it worked 😜
thank you
No problem
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Hello, I am 36 years old. Over a month I am very interested in coding. But I am, as you said in your video have zero experience in this field. After seeing your video I am excited to start, as you have motivated me. Currently I work as a Document Controller, with more than 10 years experience. But, you know after 36-40 nowhere to be hired as a document controller, cause most of the companies need young and female workers for this kind of jobs, honestly.
Okay, I am motivated to start also I got free time to learn, let it take a year. But my question is - can I get a job, doesn't matter actually as a freelance or direct employee?
This is the question, which I wonder.
Thank you for great video.
Hey man, glad you found my video! Yes a lot of places have dropped the degree requirements. Hence, why people can get jobs from bootcamps / self-taught. Feel free to check out my coding bootcamp series to kick off your programming journey :)
I’m finally starting to take this seriously because I’m so unhappy right now. I’ve always wanted to be a software engineer. I got this. Thanks
You got this! Feel free to checkout my free coding bootcamp playlist :) it covers the roadmap mentioned in the video!
Hi there, how is your course going?
I'm 40 and starting. I have major doubts that I can do this but I gotta try.
Don't doubt yourself! Age is just a number! I've worked with someone in their 50s who just learned how to code!
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Any advice on "The Odin Project"? which seems what most people recommend, and many people do actually land a job once they complete it.
I just lost my job and started with it (used to study Python long time ago and now I'm super rusty), also since I am based in the UK, seems like most Junior roles are mainly for "Javascript" and hardly any for Python, unless you go for Data Science route.
Would love to hear your advise on this, do you think following your links (freecode route) is a better option and slightly quicker?
Hey; so I've personally never done Odin project so I can't advise there, but I did hear good things about it.
In regards to this video, I recommend starting with python because it's super easy to pick up, and then you can transition to JavaScript later on.
Honestly, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what resource you use. What matters is which one makes sense to you and which one you can commit to.
Feel free to check out my tutorial series, it starts with python and ramps up to frontend development. Give it a try 😊
@@CodewithVincent I am actually looking for something with less text and more videos/explenation instead :) I will check it out! Thank you once again, keep up the good work.
@@CodewithVincent why web dev is included in the cs degree
Hello Vincent, I have a question, what maths i'd have to learn? Thank for the video!! 🎉
Depends, if you're in school you'll probably need calculus, algebra, etc. Aside from that, the basics should be enough.
Wonderful video. I love that you got straight to the point.
I would love for you to be my mentor. Are you for hire?
Unfortunately I am not for hire, but goodluck on your journey
I have zero knowledge and zero experience in software engineering. I need this course to have a stable job and good income. So yeah, I will do self taught and follow the advice you gave. Thanks.
Good luck my friend! The key is to not give up and to stay consistent! If you can spend an hour a day coding, you will do amazing!
@@CodewithVincent thank you, Noted.
thanks for the advice , i hope in this year 2023 , i become a full stack developer
I hope you the best of luck! Don't give up and I am sure you will reach your goal!
@@CodewithVincent thanks
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Could you do "A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer(2023)" kind of video
Yup there's 2 in my channel, one is work from home edition and one is work in office
Do you recommend the self-taught or starting with the free bootcamps you upload it in your channel
Self taught just means learning on your own. Yeah id recommend checking out my Bootcamp, its free and you can learn at your own pace 😁
First of all very easy explanation very good video!
Second ,my question is, I just hit 30,no experience at all with computers just know hot to use google lol! But I am determined to learn ,is it possible to do it by self though and get a job in future that way?
Yeah you're still young man :) if you do self taught you'll need lots of discipline to keep yourself in check. I'd recommend you check out my bootcamp series! 1 video a day and self study would be really good :)
Thank you very much,I will do that 👍
I am a computer science student. Our school has a course for full stack web development. Do you think I should focus on web development(do practices and projects) until I got a job,or learn an additional mobile development at the same time to have higher chance of getting a job or internship? Currently my thought is just focusing on web development. What do you think of it?
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One question, if you do the CS50 at Harvard, do you get some kind of diploma or certificate or is it just for starting out basically ?
If I recall, you can get a certificate if you pay. But what's more important is the knowledge you gain from it (which is free)
@@CodewithVincent Of course, but I reckon a certificate from Harvard would look good in any application :D
@@metalzt I guess, but since this certificate is so easily accessible, it doesn't hold as much weight if you get what I mean :)
@@metalzt no, the certificate means nothing. dont pay for it. As long as you get the knowledge from it, that's what youll need and then projects blah blah
I just graduated college with a Bachelors in CS but i never did any internships or have any real world experience. I also dont feel like I learned much/ forgot the things I learned during college :( do you have any advice for someone like me.
Hey! So my big recommendation here is to do PROJECTS to boost your resume. Also, if we learned the same stuff in CS, I'm gonna assume they didn't really teach you how to build applications. So I'd highly recommend starting! If you forgot stuff, feel free to check out my bootcamp series, it should be a quick refresher and help you build projects :) And since you already have a degree, I'd recommend you start applying for jobs after you finish 1 small project, and continue to build as you apply!
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Thanks noted
I have a question, there are lots of job requirements that say you have to have a bachelors or masters degree in CS. Should you ignore this when applying to the job?
Yes, I would say that you should ignore it. Worse case, you'll get a rejection. But that's totally fine, because you'll be applying to over 100s of jobs!
@@CodewithVincent thank you very much!
Sir. You are the most perfect teacher I met. Thank you.!
Thank you for the kind words!
Thanks Man !! Hope You Got One More Friend to your Channel 🥰💓..[ its Me : D ]
Thank you 😊😊
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hello sir, would the list you mentioned at 6:04, is this enough to be solid in python, or would we need to learn the other topics?
It's a starting point to get the general knowledge down. Then you can niche down into a something like machine learning, networking, etc
Probably bachelor degree is best. I look up internships. Most companies want you to have CS degree or in college for it.
Yes if you want to do internships you need to be enrolled in school.
@@CodewithVincent I look at curriculums at universities. I have a associate degree in Social Science. It seems that I can get call center jobs with it. Universities teaches algorithms. Self taught and bootcamp does takes time. Better off university to get computer science concepts.
@@MsTori_boss not really, you can learn all of this on your own 🙌.
For self thought programer, what do you add as education for a resume??
If you went to school add your school and the degree you did. If you didnt, just don't include it
Hey, so how long do you work as a software engineer? How much do you earn? Does it have a good work life balance?
I work a regular 9-5. Work life balance is determined by yourself. It is your choice if you want to work hard and go for promotions, or if you want to just do the required work and live your life. In terms of how much I earn, I have videos where I share my salary progression. Cheers
Hey, do have any idea if i can work as a fullstack developer, while am still in school?
Yeah you can definitely find part time positions
Hey Vincent so you have a program for mentoring?
I do, but it's only for serious individuals. Feel free to DM me on discord
at which level do you u think one shud start learning stuff like big o notation?
Earlier the better :) I just started teaching it in my bootcamp series! Check it out!
I've been counting the interviews that I'm failed, it's so painful.. I'm trying my best to get a front-end developer job, the fact of chatgpt has been released made me freakout totally and I'm a little distant of applying for jobs.. I decided to specialized to feel ready to apply jobs.
I'm a brazillian guy, I apologize for my english..
Thanks for sharing all this knowledges in this video!
Hey the fact that you are getting interviews is a good sign! My advice would be to figure out what you need to work on in terms of interviewing. Whether it's a knowledge gap, nervousness, etc. Once you figure that out, just focus on improving that skill! Good luck :)
Thanks again..
but i will likw to know what will i use my python knowledge to do , since i am building mostly with JavaScript
I mentioned starting with python because it's a very easy language to get started with. Python is great for dealing with data, like cleaning or manipulating them.
I'm 16 now and I want to become a software engineer self thaught before I'm 18, how many hours a day would you recommend?
Hmmm I'd say consistency is key. If you can give 1-2 hours a day of pure focus time. You can definitely learn everything and get a portfolio ready by 18 :) feel free to follow my bootcamp series
@@CodewithVincent 2 hours a day is definitely doable. Thanks for the quick response
@@user-fh5rz9tq1r make sure to take breaks as well! Those help when you can't figure out a problem :) Merry Christmas
@@CodewithVincent Will do, Merry Christmas
I am turning 33 this year.
Is it not too late for me to start learning to be a webdev or softdev?
Nope, I've worked with a 60 year old ☺️ we taught each other new things! Never too late to start 😊
For the Money? Yes.
Work/ Life Balance? Yes Yes
Hate current job? Absolutely
Where do I sign?
Apply to jobs and sign the contract 😎
Isn't php better when it comes to web development? i already know python and im not sure if that's enough or i should learn php aswell to maximize my chances of getting a job, please answer :)
In my experience, I see more job postings for JS :) and I personally enjoy using JS > PHP.
If you know python well, you can definitely land a job with just python. I'd recommend you check out my video on resumes and my other video on whether you are job ready!
@@CodewithVincent u don't have to tell me to check your videos, good content doesn"t need advertising haha
i was lost on which road to take until i watched this video, and now it's time to start the hard work
thank u and good luck with your youtube channel, u deserve more recognition :)
@@jotaroisdarius1918 haha good luck on your journey! Well in today's world when there's an overload of information, advertisement is definitely important :(
Hello please do you have a class online were u teach.
Check my playlist