Your first job as a self-taught programmer
The complete guide on getting hired even if you don't have a computer science degree
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What you'll learn
- Getting the first professional job as a self-taught software developer.
- Learning what's the pros and cons of a software development career.
- Misconceptions about a software development career.
The course is suitable for anyone who is interested in programming - even if they haven't programmed before .
Description
It may come as a surprise to you, but many professional programmers are self-taught. And many of them have been able to reach fairly high positions in their career. Therefore, it is not only realistic to get into the software development profession without any formal programming qualifications, but it’s also possible to become successful within this industry.
The software development industry is probably the industry with
the least amount of bureaucracy. Once you have some professional experience
under your belt, very few companies would care what formal education you have.
As long as you are able to demonstrate your programming skills during the
recruitment process, you will be able to get a job as a software developer.
And there are many reasons why you may want to be a programmer.
Smart technology is everywhere and its amount is only increasing; therefore
software developers are in high demand and the demand for them is not going to
go down any time soon. This makes a programmer one of the most highly paid
professions.
If getting a job as a programmer is something you are interested
in, this course will guide you through the process. It will cover the following
topics:
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Pros and cons of a software development career
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Misconceptions about being a programmer
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Which programming languages and technologies to learn first
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What skills you will need besides the programming languages
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What are the best strategies for getting your first job
· How to choose a good boot camp
Who this course is for:
Although the course is primarily intended for self-taught programmers, it is suitable for anyone who is interested in getting
their first job as a programmer.
Your Instructor
Fiodar is an experienced lead software engineer whose main area of expertise is Microsoft stack, which includes ASP.NET (Framework and Core), SQL Server, Azure, and various front-end technologies. Fiodar is familiar with industry-wide best practices, such as SOLID principles, software design patterns, automation testing principles (BDD and TDD) and microservices architecture.
Fiodar has built his software engineering experience while working in a variety of industries, including water engineering, financial, retail, railway and defence. He has played a leading role in various projects and, as well as writing software, he gained substantial experience in architecture and design.
Fiodar is an author of a number of technical books and online courses. He regularly writes about software development on his personal website, Scientific Programmer. He also conducts regular personal mentoring sessions.
Course Curriculum
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StartWhy programming salaries are good (2:37)
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StartWhy you will get regular and significant pay rises (1:59)
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StartWhy being self-taught is not a stigma in the industry (1:37)
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StartWhy the demand for programming jobs will remain high (2:25)
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StartThere are many niches to choose from (2:20)
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StartWhy changing job frequently is a widely accepted norm (1:59)
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StartYou can work remotely (1:15)
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StartWhy flexible hours are norm in the industry (1:16)
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StartYour job will be protected against lockdowns and crises (0:58)
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StartSummary
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StartFurther reading
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StartYou’ll be working in a total silence most of the time (1:13)
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StartYou’ll be working in a loud and distracting environment (1:06)
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StartYou will need a good ability to focus (0:46)
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StartA lot of work is repetitive and boring (0:54)
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StartHaving to work with incomplete information and requirements (0:48)
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StartSome of your colleagues will be annoyingly “religious” (1:16)
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StartYou will need to be able to take criticism well (1:47)
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StartYou will have to keep updating you knowledge (0:38)
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StartYou will need to have good negotiation skills to earn well (1:13)
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StartYou may encounter toxic sales people (1:36)
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StartFor truly big salaries, forget about personal time (1:30)
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StartSummary
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StartFurther reading