I know enough C, C++, Java, SQL, Python, SH, BASH, XML, HTML, Fortran, and JS to get into trouble. I would really like to get into it professionally, but I really don't want to go through institutions that actively work against us freedom loving patriots.
If only I knew people that I can mentor under, but I'd have to get paid for it to be worth my while because I'd need to balance it out with my day job.
Computer Science education is not so bad except for the few liberal arts classes that are full throttle "death to america". I know people who also did 6 month bootcamp and others with no education who just started working on open source projects and used the contributions as a portfolio to get a job.
Tutorials are good for getting started learning but doesn't directly help as much with landing work. Most jobs want experience, which seems like a catch 22. You can still contribute to notable open source projects though. If you browse on github, search by your language of interest and sort by stars, you can see a lot of big projects. Check their development process to see if anyone can contribute. Then look in the issues section and find something you can tackle. Some issues on bigger projects will even be flagged for beginners to work on. Study the code, come up with changes and make a PR to solve it and adapt it to their code review feedback. This really builds strong skills that you can show to potential employers, because this is exactly what you'll be doing on the job and shows how well you can work with others and the quality of your work. Plus, you'll probably make a few buddies which are way better for getting jobs than just sending resumes.
I know enough C, C++, Java, SQL, Python, SH, BASH, XML, HTML, Fortran, and JS to get into trouble. I would really like to get into it professionally, but I really don't want to go through institutions that actively work against us freedom loving patriots.
If only I knew people that I can mentor under, but I'd have to get paid for it to be worth my while because I'd need to balance it out with my day job.
Computer Science education is not so bad except for the few liberal arts classes that are full throttle "death to america". I know people who also did 6 month bootcamp and others with no education who just started working on open source projects and used the contributions as a portfolio to get a job.
I do have a github with some projects I did off of some tutorial sites. I have to look to see what else I have on there.
Tutorials are good for getting started learning but doesn't directly help as much with landing work. Most jobs want experience, which seems like a catch 22. You can still contribute to notable open source projects though. If you browse on github, search by your language of interest and sort by stars, you can see a lot of big projects. Check their development process to see if anyone can contribute. Then look in the issues section and find something you can tackle. Some issues on bigger projects will even be flagged for beginners to work on. Study the code, come up with changes and make a PR to solve it and adapt it to their code review feedback. This really builds strong skills that you can show to potential employers, because this is exactly what you'll be doing on the job and shows how well you can work with others and the quality of your work. Plus, you'll probably make a few buddies which are way better for getting jobs than just sending resumes.
Coding is not for everyone, but if you find yourself enjoying it then keep at it.
Decided to do it a few years ago. Making bank now.
Same. Best career move ever. I dont know jack compared to kids half my age and I still get overpaid.
Im going to try to learn a little python soon. It feels like a daunting task.
Why did you decide on python?
Easier starting point i guess.
Const biden = "not good"
function (electionWinner) { if{ electionWinner != Trump console.log(biden); } else { console.log(noBrakes); };
You have failed this code review.
He's trying man, let's be encouraging.
I was perhaps a little too negative. Syntax errors trigger me.
I feel your pain man, I die by a thousand cuts every day with other people's spaghetti code and absurd architectures.