How I learned to Code in 6 MONTHS & Got a Job Offer (Self-Taught)
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In April 2021 I quit my job and pursued a career as a Software Engineer; in November, I landed a Remote Full Stack Developer Role (6 months). It's been the best transition I've ever made in my life, and the intention of this video is to share the details of my journey to help anyone & everyone who wants to achieve the same.
It wasn't easy and I encountered many challenges on the way, so learn from my experience and check out some of the links/resources below to help you on your way ⚡️
#programming #javascript #coding
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📚 Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:50 The Beginning
02:40 First Programming Language
03:54 Learning Webdev
04:56 First Website/Portfolio
06:25 Credibility
07:28 React/React Native
09:49 1st Project - Mobile App
09:58 2nd Project - E-com Store
13:22 3rd Project - Full Stack Saas
14:38 Professional Image
15:54 Learning Python
16:43 Critical Lesson #1
20:20 Critical Lesson #2
23:34 Tutorial Hell
25:19 Imposter Syndrome
27:35 Tips & Tricks
32:28 Best Way to Memorize Code
🔖 Topics Covered
- Learn to code
- Self taught journey
- Land a tech job in 6 months
- Web Developer Roadmap
@feranmioyelowo7543 2 місяці тому
I first watched your portfolio video sometime last year. Then, I started following your channel and eventually came across this video. Now, I have come back to thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us on UKposts. Thanks to you, I have landed my first job and I am so excited. Thank you for everything!
@Smoljames 2 місяці тому
Big congrats to you my broski :P Super glad that you found the content helpful and props to you for putting in the effort and time 🔥A well deserved success no doubt!
@jonbonzobonham 21 день тому
Hey, congrats. Do you mind sharing your background and how long did it take for you to land your first job? Did you study cs etc. I am 35 right now. I am only familiar with html, css, js. Looking for motivation haha
@ArticulateArena 8 днів тому
Coding seems like it was made by aw tests for aw tests. I need to learn this but it looks boring af. Why do I have to do all this bs just to make a simple app. I'm going to dedicate my life to inventing a way to program without wasting half your life.
@raminbabazade8285 7 місяців тому
"Stupid levels of self-confidence, that`s what makes the world go around" I love the fact how simple yet powerful this is.
@taralalram 7 місяців тому
People know how the pieces move in Chess, that's not the same as knowing how to play. You'll need a lot more experience, not just certifications, but we'll done nonetheless to get into it, he's just on the start of the journey.
@SlavaEremenko 7 місяців тому
Stupid levels of self-confidence is actually what brings incapable people into positions they don’t deserve
@InnocentiusLacrimosa 7 місяців тому
@@SlavaEremenkomany people rise to the challenge when they get to those positions. That is the old mentality of "up or out, grow or go".
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
It definitely helps and absolutely has it's time and place for sure!
@raminbabazade8285 7 місяців тому
@@Smoljames James you won't actually beleive this but after this video, I had an interview for a job offer. I went there and asked them for a pay that was "unusually" high for the position. Guess what at first they declined my offer but today they answered and would like to work with me. So I can't thank you enough and also can't stress enough how true this statement is!
@andrewfaller7994 7 місяців тому
Just started studying and training coding and programming part time while working my 9-5 yesterday. I’m done with dead end jobs man. Thanks for the inspiration!
@MrRagnarxx 7 місяців тому
I'm in the same boat, been going for a few months now. Not easy to keep at it, but it's super fun when you actually do! I wish you good luck with your journey my man.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Welcome to the club my friend and good luck on you're coding journey! If you have any questions along the way, the Discord channel is always open :)
@Alleykatsks 6 місяців тому
Same man. My current job floats around 50-60k and while that's decent for where I am, I've always wanted way more. It helps that I love computers and everything about them so time to stop screwing around and get to it. I had to chose between becoming a gunsmith or learning code. Both paths are very important to me so I plan to combine the two in such a way that could help actual gunsmiths solve issues with builds or whatever. We will see.
@Ldragosasuke 6 місяців тому
Dude same, stuck at a job for a year only making 30K a year, and I need an out
@Kingrichardthe42nd Місяць тому
How’s it going?
@rufdymond 7 місяців тому
As an old timer who was in the software business for over 30 years (I still code for fun, at 61 years old) it warms my heart to see so many people in the comments who are beginning their journey into software development/engineering.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
I obviously don't have a work tenure such as yourself but I totally agree! It's amazing to see all the enthusiasm and interest in learning to code :)
@sorin0533 7 місяців тому
please mentor me sir
@taralalram 7 місяців тому
At 54, I've been working at C level IT positions for many tears, but I still love programming in assembly code on 6502 and Z80a chip emulators. I get you 😜
@SynAya100 7 місяців тому
Hy Also I am a person who wish to learn to code, what do you advice me to start with c++ either Java?
@v.tharun2485 7 місяців тому
I wanted to learn coding too. So can you help me with some tips too sir?
@gauranganisthadas7879 9 місяців тому
I am almost 38yo with a background in tattooing, life brought me to Colombia (I am from Chile) and i realized tattooing is way to cheap here. Needed to change career path and now i am studying front end development because i wanna land a remote job... this video has inspired me. Love the content... I hope this can inspire others too
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
glad you found the video helpful and thanks for the comment :)
@gauranganisthadas7879 8 місяців тому
@@Smoljames You're welcome... I seriously never thought this could be a thing. I have started with Free Code Camp right before I found your video, then I felt confident to keep in pursuit of this path. I wish you all the best! You have great content! Self taught is never really self taught, there is always someone delivering the knowledge that the craft requires... you did a great job! I hope I can land a great job opportunity. Also, if you would like to talk more about the platforms you recommend for landing a good job (other than LinkedIn) that would be great! I have found quite a few, but they are targeting people living in the so called developing countries. SO basically people gonna get hired because they are CHEAP. Not because of their skills
@Myko349 8 місяців тому
@@gauranganisthadas7879 hey man I am studying as well maybe a bit ahead but we could connect if you dont mind and just keep helping each other out till we make this dream a reality am 23 tho from Uganda
@theyoungindians9027 8 місяців тому
Hare Krishna.
@danielvasilev9269 8 місяців тому
remote job for USA company while living outside USA ? Im living in EU and salary there as junior is nothing close to USA .
@MrJerczu 7 місяців тому
Well done I've been a software engineer for 15 years I strongly believe that anyone can learn the trade as long as they're willing to learn and work hard.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Love that mindset! Very inclusive and I appreciate it.
@TheSoulCrisis 3 місяці тому
Great mindset and confidence man……winning combination right there. No way you’ll lose with that pushing you forward!
@coyotestalker364 2 місяці тому
This was possibly the most use full road map i have watched, it definitely gave me the inspiration to keep going.
@andrewchang3520 8 місяців тому
Not a big commenter on UKposts but I feel it's warrented! I'm still early in my path of self teaching and even now I'm having some doubts but you're the first video I've watched where someone talks about some things that seem so obvious but you just don't think about. Realizing that even though I don't even know how to be a full stack developer, when I do learn I'm still only going to be a resume unless I reach out really helps me to think about what I need to do moving forward. Thanks for taking the time to share, hearing about someone else's past makes me sure I have a future!
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment my friend :) glad you found some use out of my video!
@marbertpinque1512 3 місяці тому
I appreciate the length and sincerity of this video. More power!
@CrissTuch 5 місяців тому
This must be the best video concerning this kind of journey I have ever watched. I learned so much, much appreciated bro.
@itachiuchiha1734 2 місяці тому
What a nice breakdown, I really appreciate it
@ameer6168 8 місяців тому
I began learning programming in January of last year and landed my first job as a frontend developer in July. Now, it has been over a year, and I'm working as a full-stack developer at the same company. Hard work is essential, but luck also plays a significant role. You can enhance your luck by continuously improving your skills. If you don't secure a job within the first 12 months, don't be discouraged. Getting a job during your first year of learning is indeed challenging.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Congrats on your success and thanks for sharing your story!
@nazimsakhri1558 8 місяців тому
Can i get ur roadmap
@lequeen5195 8 місяців тому
If you could share your roadmap, that would be great.
@MostlyPeacefulNinja 8 місяців тому
Create your own luck. We are all born with some luck
@fkldfeefejfwlj 8 місяців тому
I hope you get fired and end up on the streets
@nikola3058 8 місяців тому
My dude took a 5 hour python course and added it to the list of his skills. You either have 150iq or you're hella confident. Kudos to you, I would never have the audacity
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Haha I hear what you're saying but I found that by having a reasonable understanding of JavaScript, it was basically just learning another similar and not too complicated syntax
@FR3SHM4NG0 8 місяців тому
Let me tell you something my friend. It says skills. To what extent? We don't know. It also depends on the role he's applying for, junior, regular, or senior. Go ahead and put it on your resume as skill. Don't feel that you're lacking. Even if you get the job interview, if you don't match their standards, you won't even get hired. Don't sit here and wait until you think you're ready. Just apply and see what happens while continuing to improve your skills
@KingOfTheJuice666 8 місяців тому
@@FR3SHM4NG0my 12 year old nephew got through a 5 hour python course online, even made a calculator and multiple-choice quiz in the IDE. I wouldn’t exactly say that qualifies him for a job…
@briantep458 7 місяців тому
bro if you have been doing this for 10 years like me, you can literally pick up languges in 3 hours, it also depends on the language and stack. Languages like PHP and Python can literally be learned and used in the same day
@KingOfTheJuice666 7 місяців тому
@@briantep458 “bro if the situation was totally different and instead of a five hour youtube course the person actually had 10 years of practical experience then it’s different” wow no shit, if the whole situation was changed then it changed wow
@esahoosa 8 місяців тому
I've been coding and learning on and off for the past 4 months and this is by far the BEST video I've seen that gives not only a realistic point of view on how to become a developer, but also giving incredible direction. Thanks James.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Cheers for the kind words :) Glad you enjoyed the video!
@nakulyadav9287 6 місяців тому
Hey man. I'm in the same boat as you. Finished a full stack web development course in March but then quit. I regret Quitting and I feel like, I need to get back into web development because I genuinely enjoyed it. I'm starting to revise the whole course again. Send me luck!
@Juju_7 2 місяці тому
How you doing now?
@lenardgnzaga7931 2 місяці тому
Congratulations on this my friend, I'm happy that you managed to do this, I was very motivated by this video when I watched it, thank you very much 👏, I really need to learn these things.
@jasminefardella3351 8 місяців тому
Loved this so much! So clear cut, well structured and very well presented!
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment and i'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
@GrantH2606 8 місяців тому
This video might be the reason I manage to turn my life around. Thanks for this, hopefully I'm in a better spot 6+ months from now.
@atterodominantus5381 8 місяців тому
15+ months bro...
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
No better time to start than today! Wishing you the best on your journey :) If you have any questions along the way, be sure to join the discord for more support!
@peculiarediomo-abasi6304 8 місяців тому
Makes the 2 of us.
@ItsZareh 3 місяці тому
update?
@GrantH2606 3 місяці тому
@@ItsZareh Haha totally forget I made that comment! I started working through free online coding courses a few months ago, namely CS50 and just now finishing up on The Odin Project. It's definitely taking me longer than 6 months to reach that end goal, but I feel like I've come a really long way and gained a lot of knowledge I absolutely did not have when I made that comment.
@ambreign2486 4 місяці тому
keep it lil brother. you are doing great
@monja02 7 місяців тому
Dude, you are a life saver! Thank you so much for this. I was in the tutorial hell, and for two weeks now I'm following your roadmap and been really putting myself into it. Thank you so much
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Glad you've found the video & roadmap useful! If you have any questions be sure to checkout the discord channel too :)
@Scott_Stern 4 місяці тому
Contribute to open source as much as you can. Only way to fill in your knowledge gaps and get experience without experience.
@valeriacerpasalas2330 8 місяців тому
Hi from Peru. A fantastic journey, I can relate to many things you talked about, in my case I switched from Architecture to Software engineering. I remember approving my college thesis dissertation and the next day starting learning coding. All my professors thought I was crazy to leave the career/grad school opportunities from one day to another, but I wanted to learn to code a couple of years ago before graduating and like challenges lol. The journey is not easy definitely but the rewards, especially in terms of emotions and personal growth are unique. Never would change this. Totally agree with the importance of working on projects and the portfolio. My advice to everyone is to send that email to the CEO, ask if you have questions, contact companies, or startups, and look for that opportunity. And also this industry is so inclusive, so attitude and how you approach this journey matters a lot. Everyone has their own times and pathways and each pathway is unique and sometimes not linear. There is no age to start coding. And, I am so glad to meet someone who also transitions to tech. Many successes in your channel.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Great comment and thanks for sharing :)
@bomatheagent 8 місяців тому
Starting my coding journey and I really appreciate how you broke everything down clearly. Thank you
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you enjoyed the video!
@user-nw9dh5kp9w 17 днів тому
Thank you for sharing this definitely resonated
@victormirandag.8026 2 місяці тому
Thanks man, this means alot I’m also stuck at a horrible job and leaning towards CS/CE in the future as well
@PowerShellNoob 8 місяців тому
Excellent job my friend! One of the biggest things for fast growth is consistency and it’s fascinating how inconsistent most humans are. The Rule of 100 says that if you practice for 18 minutes a day for a year, you will be better than 95% of the world in a particular discipline. This means that your consistent coder with passion will be better than most coders in the same field due to the constant effort to grow.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Yea I think that this was hugely important for me - doing it every single day without stop I feel removed 99% of the relearning that I would have to do if I we're regularly taking breaks.
@Iturner72 8 місяців тому
This is fantastic advice, and very inspiring! Thank you Smoljames :)
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment :)
@nicholasamurgis9074 Місяць тому
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on the subject. Great work! Thanks for making it
@Smoljames Місяць тому
Love to hear it 🔥
@tobyadeyy Рік тому
appreciate this video, it helped a lot. Thanks man🙏🏾
@Smoljames Рік тому
Thanks for the comment :) glad it helped
@Mcoder2023 3 місяці тому
Thank you for sharing valuable experiences
@Smoljames 3 місяці тому
My pleasure!
@Alfredo5883 8 місяців тому
Haven't view any of your videos yet other than this one but have already felt the confidence. You are such a powerful gifted speaker. Earned a new sub. Tropical greetings from the Pacific
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Thanks for your kind words and the sub :)
@Mark71697 5 місяців тому
Thank you, I will try this advice out.
@Littlestephy29 4 місяці тому
This video has so much good life advice in general!! Thank you for making this video.
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
You're so welcome!
@thebladonator 7 місяців тому
Loved this video. Your story is impressive and I feel a bit inspired. It's so good to hear a no-nonsense take on landing a new job. I've been looking for 6 months now and this video gave me some cracking ideas. Thanks!
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Glad you enjoyed the video! Be sure to checkout the job application section of the webdev roadmap for a super consolidated guide on how I found my job :) and thanks for the comment!
@isuprabhath 8 місяців тому
This is the best one I have seen so far. Clear and open minded. A must see video for all who are trying to become a developer. Great bruh! keep up the good work. Good luck ♥️🎉
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Haha thank you for the kind words and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
@lapsigundruk 6 місяців тому
great video... really laid it all the steps you took, I appreciate that! congrats on all the success from hardwork😊
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
Thanks my friend :) Glad you found the video helpful!
@mwetiwkrealum2082 4 місяці тому
Thankyou for the video 😊 it was really helpful and informative 😊😊
@TheyCallMeFelix Рік тому
Hey man I must want to say thank you for posting these videos they really help allot of people keep at it man! cheers from chicago
@Smoljames Рік тому
Thanks for the comment my friend:) glad you're finding the videos useful - loooaaddss more stuff to come
@TheyCallMeFelix Рік тому
@@Smoljames good to hear you helped be bigtime with the nextjs google auth video!
@Smoljames Рік тому
@@TheyCallMeFelix awesome :) going to be making an equivalent video for SvelteKit & Qwik soon too
@TheyCallMeFelix Рік тому
@@Smoljames do you have a twitter?
@Smoljames Рік тому
@@TheyCallMeFelix sure do - twitter.com/_Smoljames
@user-ui8fy7ne3m 8 місяців тому
Really needed this roadmap . Gave me motivation to work harder. This is fantastic advice, and very inspiring! Thank you Smoljames :).
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you found the video useful :)
@Abacoot 2 місяці тому
Truly thank you for this. Been trying to understand javascript syntax for years, often skipping a lot of steps like going straight to node and npm (dont laugh) so definitely gonna try the roadmap to see if I can ingrain the javascript basics so i can finally make web apps
@ijtunior 5 місяців тому
Wow, that’s a great video, thanks for sharing your journey, it will definitely work out to help the juniors and those who are starting the journey. The knowledge word map was perfect and I saw myself on it, well done 👏🏼
@Smoljames 5 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment my broski :)
@Hamcap57 Рік тому
That's a very legit information here. I'm already in my 4 moths of self-learning and feel like I needed this video in the beginning. Also, I would say that your learning speed is impressive. Personally, I'm planning to land a job on maybe 9th month. Maybe I spent too much time on HTML, CSS..
@Smoljames Рік тому
I'm glad you found the video useful my friend! good luck on your journey and feel free to msg in my discord if you ever have any questions!
@benjaminjacome 8 місяців тому
When I started I didn't think I would take so much time learning CSS but here I am. However it's better to have the basics well established so we can prevent some headaches in the near future
@Chad-tr6wq 8 місяців тому
Hello how much time do u think i should spend on html and css?
@callous21 8 місяців тому
Update?
@callous21 8 місяців тому
Update?
@user-fp1ui2jk1x 8 місяців тому
Really needed this roadmap . Gave me motivation to work harder
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you're enjoying the roadmap!
@Dominic_Carioca 8 місяців тому
@@SmoljamesThanks!
@pinklauriesue9292 6 місяців тому
Thank you so much... Very inspirational. I appreciate the time you have taken to share each and every step of your journey. The level of detail and complete honesty about your journey with all the ups and downs made this video the best I have ever seen. I appreciate your time, effort, and generosity. I now have a focused and doable plan of action. I can't wait to get started. I am confident that with the insight you shared, I will reach my goal of obtaining employment as a software developer. I am so excited! I am headed to your website and UKposts channel right now... I can't thank you enough...
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment my friend and I hope you find the website useful :) let us know how you go!
@outlawpl 8 місяців тому
Wow. I really like your video. I'm on my web developer journey for a while now and my learning is actually corresponding to yours (freecode camp etc.). I've already seen a lot of similar videos but yours stands out. I subscribed and I'll definitely give a shot to your other content. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work 👍🏻💪🏻😃
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Cheers for the kind words - means a lot :) gotta love Freecodecamp haha!
@Becky1498 Рік тому
Great content !
@Ryokans Рік тому
Thanks for sharing bro
@SakawatHossainChowdhury 7 місяців тому
You really talked about the true facts and key points that really does matter to get the interview call or to land a job. I came long a long way in this field...almost close to land the first job but I had to take a break for my CS degree and I'm starting all over again, Kudos for the video...needed it. And for the homies keep going guys we'll be there Inshallah.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
No time like the present to get back into it :) I'm sure everything will come rushing back to you! And thanks for the comment and sharing your support with the community!
@andykumar4103 8 місяців тому
This is priceless advice. You are brilliant person. I am 44 now and I started learning python programming language. Thanks for the motivation.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment :) Glad you enjoyed the video!
@johnboscoobichukwu9508 4 місяці тому
How far along are you now? I started this month. I want to become good enough by march, Let's see how that goes.
@Albeit_Jordan 6 місяців тому
This is great advice for seeking employment in general let alone for software engineering. Thank you for making this vid, much appreciated.
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
Glad you found it helpful! Also thanks for the comment :)
@hoangcaotu5258 4 місяці тому
Thank you very much for your experience
@saman_pradhan 8 місяців тому
I am a 2022 mathematics graduate. I decided to join a full time coding bootcamp in Nov 2022, this month I got my first Internship as full stack developer. Hoping to get a full time offer in next 1-2 months.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Best of luck :)
@tallurirahul5077 8 місяців тому
Can you share which coding campaign did you join??? I can't find a reliable one...
@PremonitionsWoW 8 місяців тому
How is the internship program so far? I just finished the MITxPRO Full Stack Development certificate but honestly feel like I've learned nothing (and it cost $9k)... I was thinking of completing another certificate (freecodebootcamp) and making some real-use portfolio projects before attempting to join the market.
@saman_pradhan 8 місяців тому
@@PremonitionsWoW The Bootcamp I did is in India and it is placement guarantee program. It is actually very expensive according to Indian standards, around 4.5k$. The course is good. The internship I got is actually on my own by applying online.
@saman_pradhan 8 місяців тому
@@tallurirahul5077 I don't want to promote them, as I do not recommend them to anyone. The course is hard and very expensive. But if you want to know, I can say chatgpt says it is one of the best coding bootcamps in India. You can search.
@anewdivinegovernment5873 8 місяців тому
thanks you so much for your insights. this is one of my guides since i am 0 knowledge
@Dream4514 8 місяців тому
+1
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad it was helpful :)
@JohnSmith-jz9ph 8 місяців тому
This is great 🎉. Been doing computer security but full stack development is that one piece thats super important and hard to find the resources for. Thank you!
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you're enjoying my resources!
@titimoon9537 5 місяців тому
Thank you so much for sharing your journey- it was inspiring ^_^
@Smoljames 5 місяців тому
Glad you enjoyed and thanks for the comment my friend!
@McNateDoggYT 2 місяці тому
I needed this! I’ve been an independent contractor for a few years and I’ve really been wanting to make the switch to coding. I love running my own business but I don’t love every aspect of it. I find coding intriguing and fun and I can’t wait to make a living off it. Thank you I will try to keep you updated on my journey!
@gamershy3704 19 днів тому
How’s the journey going? I’m interested in making a big change in my life as well and see coding as a lucrative and intriguing career opportunity
@McNateDoggYT 16 днів тому
@@gamershy3704 honestly not well. Still making money as a contractor. Lost interest in coding. To think of doing it everyday just had to walk away. The benefits of a job like that are awesome but not worth the mundane no fun staring at a computer all day that coding is. Sorry if that wasn’t what you were looking for I wish you the best of luck with whatever path you choose to go down
@shimadabr 7 місяців тому
I envy people that can study stuff and progress so nicely. I usually get bothered by not knowing how stuff is working the way they do and enter rabbit holes constantly haha. I started with Python in 2019 and felt the need to understand more deeply how computers work. In 2020 i got into college and started learning C, didn't stop digging deeper since and i still feel insecure when using CSS and dealing with the mess that is web dev (in part due to lack of practice, since i split my study time with "useless" stuff too).
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
That's a totally fair experience to have! Nothing wrong at all with wanting to learn more :) But equally getting your hands dirty and acknowledging that you can't be great without first being terrible can be a very liberating feeling and help with overcoming the initial insecurity!
@DeltaXML_Ltd 8 місяців тому
Amazing work! Good luck on your path
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment :)
@rehaan1237 7 місяців тому
this motivated me so much!!! thank you for this video man!!
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you found the video useful :)
@McNateDoggYT 2 місяці тому
How’s the journey going
@muresanandrei7565 8 місяців тому
If someone says he learned to code in 6 months he is lying his ass off.
@paulywalnutz5855 Місяць тому
Lol facts in 6 months all you will learn is how much there is to actually learn
@claydice1315 6 місяців тому
I’ve recently hit a wall in life. Bored with my career. 32 years old, Family man, looking for something new. I’ve always loved technology, I’ve never had a job in technology and quite frankly my knowledge is close to zero, but I’ve recently got into the idea of becoming a software engineer/developer. I honestly don’t even know what all I need to know to get started in this career path but I am so motivated and willing to learn. I’ve started at learning to code, honestly that’s the only part of this career that I even know about so I figured I’d start there. Your video just helped give me that extra push I needed to full send this career path. Thank you sir.
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
Glad to hear you've found my video useful! Best of luck as you learn to code my friend, and if you ever need any help, you can reach me on LinkedIn or in my Discord channel :)
@PluviaAeterna 2 місяці тому
Great advice!
@Ctrl1u 6 місяців тому
Thanks for all the info 👍
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
More than welcome!
@mariamizedginidze 7 місяців тому
"You have to be dumb enough to have unreasonable amounts of self-confidence" - I loved that 🥰
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Haha it's the real secret to success :)
@mariamizedginidze 7 місяців тому
@@Smoljames It's the best video I've seen on this topic. I believe, It's all about how far we let ourselves to stretch; we need to go blindfolded it terms of how far we think we can go and do our best. Thank You! ❤
@joshuarobertson1243 11 місяців тому
Love this video. Packed with top tier info 😁. Did you do any leet coding to prepare for coding interviews or was talking about your projects enough?
@Smoljames 10 місяців тому
Maybe about 5hours of leet coding total but hardly any really!
@vmdaka87 6 місяців тому
Thank you so much for this informative and inspiring video ❤
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
I'm glad you found the video useful :) Thanks for the comment!
@IdeeFixesLes 4 місяці тому
Very inspiring thank you for sharing your journey
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
You're more than welcome my friend :P
@catherinek3745 7 місяців тому
Thank you for giving me the inspiration I needed. I'm 37 and hate my corporate job. I've been wanting to make the shift to tech for over a year now and applied to a local college for their IT Programming course.....chances are I won't get in because of the huge amount of applicants, but I refuse to give up. You provided some great recommendations and directions for my next steps. I cannot wait to dive in.
@AsifSaifuddinAuvipy 7 місяців тому
You better switch to business analysts path first
@SlavaEremenko 7 місяців тому
IT Programming? That sounds wrong
@hashh2019 7 місяців тому
@@AsifSaifuddinAuvipyis that feasible with no IT knowledge?
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
More than welcome my friend! No harm in giving it your best shot :) If you need any help along the way feel free to join our Discord channel where you can ask any questions you may have!
@jaystewart4414 8 місяців тому
I appreciate this. I've been learning coding off and on. I am a situational learner, I just haven't got code memorized. I need to practice more and I'd love to take an honest shot at a job like this or make it into a career. I've certainly had my struggles. I'm glad you made something like this to help me along my Journey. As I've learned the journey is what counts. It's the same way with some games I play when I get the time. Even if the ending to the story in said game is garbage, usually the journey for me is fantastic regardless. Very few games do I get no satisfaction.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
I'm glad you enjoyed the video :) The journey is definitely important!
@233Paul 7 місяців тому
I've been very interested in coding for the longest time, and this video is a no B.S. to starting. Love the video.
@vero811 7 місяців тому
I sense that you are an absolutely nice person with a good heart. Thanks a lot!
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
I try my best :) Thanks for the comment!
@Spychu1993 7 місяців тому
You did it right mate. I started studying 2022 January but I work 70h a week physically and sometimes I slack with coding for weeks. You motivated me to step up my game. Right now I am in the middle of creating my 1st project with vanilla JS. I am aiming to land my 1st job next year. Its great to see that some can land a job after 6 months tho
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
That's the spirit! Nice job diving into some projects - it's a great way to get the ball really starting to roll! Super impressive dedication considering your work circumstances!
@Spychu1993 7 місяців тому
@@Smoljames thank you :)!
@jtr-code 3 місяці тому
@Spychu1993 Hey man, can I ask how it is going with the project?
@Spychu1993 3 місяці тому
@@jtr-code I've totally abandoned it for 2 months since I couldn't resolve some issues with logic. For past 4 weeks I have a great mentor and I am almost done. Funny thing, when I wrote it by myself I had about 500 lines of code written. With the help of mentor I've cut it to 50 lines LOL and it works the same.
@amj.composer 8 місяців тому
Wow, you're amazing. Thank you for sharing. I was a math major in college and I just graduated. I also got a minor in data science. I have worked on many projects but I'm PISSED that I didn't know how important a portfolio is. I wish I was building a portfolio and not "completing homework". Thanks for your advice.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Yea portfolio's are super important for establishing credibility with prospective employers :) Glad you found the video helpful though and thanks for the comment!
@khangtruong4979 6 місяців тому
Thanks for the insights love :)
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
More than welcome!
@rafaelsantos9086 8 місяців тому
Love the black portal desk mat ❤ thanks for the guidance.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Happy to be of service :)
@1213chaves 5 місяців тому
I can't say how motivating and reassuring this video was. There are so many useless "Day in the Life" type videos that come up when searching for an introduction into the world of software development/engineering. My journey starts today. I'll reply to this comment when I land my first job. Cheers man.
@Mayaaa-desuu 4 місяці тому
tag me when you land a job
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
Super glad you found the video helpful! Look forward to the follow up message and I highly recommend that you check out the Discord channel as it might be of use throughout your journey!
@brandongregori995 8 місяців тому
I would add that having great people skills and being quick on your feet in interviews will take you very far. 6 months can theoretically be achievable if you practice smartly and work very hard at it, but if your people skills are not great or you buckle under pressure and can't do basic operations on a whiteboard during an interview, then you have no chance at all. Doesn't matter if you are actually a coding genius at that point. Also, I tell people to expect to work at it for at least a year before they are hirable. The reality is that the average person isn't going to have the time, drive, or stress-management to do this in under a year. If your plan is to quit your job and live on your savings for 6 months while you shift careers, then I would say to seriously consider a new plan. Work a part time job to extend that and count on at least 9-12 months of serious learning before even starting the job hunt.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
A very good comment with some excellent points! I agree that my experience was not that standard and I think allowing for some time contingency is very important. And I absolutely agree in the value that good interpersonal skills can contribute to the process!
@spankyjeffro5320 5 місяців тому
People skills are for people-facing jobs, not coding. Pressure is only a problem if people aren't doing their job properly. If either of those is a problem in a job, never apply for the job.
@brandongregori995 5 місяців тому
@@spankyjeffro5320 1) People skills are important in any job where you work with people, including on a development team. 2) I said pressure in the interview. I agree that regular jobs shouldn't put that much pressure on you, but unfortunately quizzing people during interviews is still very common, regardless of what the actual job is like.
@panagopulos9690 Місяць тому
very true I am currently on 7 month of coding and definetly no chance of having a decent job in Development. I get so demotivated by all the people and courses saying they did everything in 4 months when in reality from what I read from other people they struggle even after 7-9 months to get a job...
@josh9418 4 місяці тому
I appreciate this bro. Thanks!
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
Happy to help :)
@ebaalehenry20 9 місяців тому
Recently started my journey and I'm really Inspired by this. Cheers
@Smoljames 9 місяців тому
Glad to hear :) I hope it helps!
@McNateDoggYT 2 місяці тому
How’s it going have you landed a job?
@The1steven2 6 місяців тому
This November will be my 1 year anniversary as a Senior Software Engineer. I used to be a computer technician pursuing a Network Administrator role. What helped me was that i was scripting in powershell and python. A bit of sql as well. An opportunity opened up and reached out to someone who was in the team already as you mentioned. Imposter syndrome is real! But don’t give up everyone.
@Smoljames 6 місяців тому
Thanks for sharing your story! Imposter syndrome is absolutely real but as you say - just don't give up :)
@XxDukexRoyalxX 9 місяців тому
Just wanted to come back and say thanks for this vid. Although I didnt follow all the steps, it really motivated me to refine my work and apply for internships. 100 apps later, I landed an intership where they only selected 2 out of 2k applicants. The structure that you provided helped a lot and once I was in the door I felt very confident. Currently 2 months in and im loving it, thank you again!
@Smoljames 9 місяців тому
Hey dude I'm super happy for you! Glad I could help in any way possible and I hope you enjoy your new role :)
@ratjuicer 6 місяців тому
Thanks for sharing, any updates?
@spankyjeffro5320 5 місяців тому
Paid internship or basic slavery? Please tell me you didn't accept $0 pay.
@XxDukexRoyalxX 5 місяців тому
Lol of course not, I probably wouldnt have done it if it was unpaid. I ended up also getting the opportunity to negotiate my salary because of the skills I displayed in my personal projects. Great experience and company!@@spankyjeffro5320
@flux2956 Місяць тому
Oh the amazing internship. Your employer must be happy. You're literally doing junior work with little to no pay.
@fakeitillyoumakeit 8 місяців тому
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I loved your positive energy, its what the world really needs.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Haha glad you enjoyed the video and the good vibes :)
@503476 Рік тому
This is great, thanks for sharing! Assuming it wasnt about the money, i would love to know why you felt the first job offer you received wasn't right and why the last one you did was. Thanks
@Smoljames Рік тому
glad you enjoyed - honestly it was the type of job; first one was closer to consulting which I really don't enjoy, and the second was a Saas company with a product (I feel that it just makes for a much nicer environment) :)
@JulesOille 4 місяці тому
One of the most important things you said in this video is your studying of 3 to 4 hours per day; that is pivotal because it indicates the level of dedication you need to have to achieve this goal
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
Consistency is definitely super important :)
@binnesteboesu 4 місяці тому
Bless up, giving this a shot
@jpfxacademy 8 місяців тому
This was everything I needed, thanks.
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you found it useful and thanks for the comment :)
@jakezepeda1267 5 місяців тому
I've been programming desktop and web applications as a side role for almost 5 years. I would love to move into a programming career because it is a dead end here, but cant' even get an interview anywhere. I can't exactly use the things I've made in a portfolio because the code technically belongs to the company, the programs are built for internal systems, and I'm pretty sure people don't have PLCs and Vector hardware laying around. Feels like I've spent all this time to end up still at square 1.
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
Yea that's a tough feeling to have my friend but with your skills and expertise i'm sure it wouldn't take long to whip up your own portfolio and projects that demonstrate your skills!
@luxlux5909 8 місяців тому
I am 23 i have never admired anyone except scientist kalam from india and now i admire you. This video is a gem 😄 loved each and every minute of your video you filled me with positivity and hope. Now I am gonna print your photo and stick it in my wall for motivation. I dont know how many months it will take for me but i am gonna be consistent. I am truly thankful 🙏
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Love this energy! Thank you so much for your comment and i'm glad you enjoyed the video! Look forward to hearing how you progress :)
@BBourbon 8 місяців тому
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation ❤
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you found it useful :)
@TuhameThomas 4 місяці тому
Thanks for the great motivation journey and it had made me to be motivated now lm your new follower and a beginner in computer science
@Smoljames 4 місяці тому
Welcome to the club my friend :P
@simplywisdom365 7 місяців тому
BRO I THINK YOU HAVE A PHOTOCOPY MEMORY, BECAUSE YOU HAVE LEARND WITHIN SIX MONTH WHICH IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE!
@shelbyjackson6903 7 місяців тому
See the problem for me is self confidence. Like, what if after months I still just don't understand it. It all looks so overwhelming it makes me scared to start.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
That's a totally natural way to feel! But one thing I can guarantee is that there will always be a resource that enables you to keep moving forwards. 1% improvement every day is all you need!
@shelbyjackson6903 7 місяців тому
@@Smoljames That's true... Like with all things I'll never know if I never try... Guess I'm going to freecodecamp lol
@mohdjibly6184 8 місяців тому
This is so awesome James.....really love it...thanks for sharing :)
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@harrisonwalker3566 7 місяців тому
learning to code is something I’ve wanted to do for years but never got round to because finding a place to start felt so overwhelming. this video was the kick up the arse I needed to get started. cheers!
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Glad I could be of service! If you have any questions along the way, be sure to ask in the Discord channel :)
@RubbingPotatoes 7 місяців тому
The problem isnt learning to code. There are tons of resources. The problem is landing an entry level job that doesnt require degree or lota of experience, which are few and far between, competing among 400 other candidates that applied for the same position.
@TheBetterlife101 6 місяців тому
Exactly. People on here make it seem easy. It is not
@raggedflaggon9566 6 місяців тому
Even with a degree it is nigh impossible right now. I got very lucky and got a good job, but a know so many people who I graduated with that cannot get even an interview. If your from a bootcamp or self taught, you have to have connections to get a job.
@Smoljames 5 місяців тому
Definitely true - hence the job application section of the roadmap! www.roadmap.smoljames.com/blog/job_applications
@youtubejproasters1224 9 місяців тому
Hey man, great video! I wanted to ask about the part of the interview actually, when you said always message them for being grateful for the chance they gave you, if you are making the interview in contact, would you tell them in person at the end of the interview, that you're grateful? Or you would go home and then send them an email message to whoever get you for interview, that you appreciated it and stuff..
@Smoljames 9 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment :) And I would go home and follow up with an email!
@29moonlite91 8 місяців тому
Agree, email is longer lasting because it's a visible record of what you've said. I think telling them in person might be useful too. But definitely an email.
@dougshipley5547 2 місяці тому
The points you make in your message are viable in a number of jobs. I especially liked how you addressed "Tutorial Hell"; learning to make things your own. Equally, I had to agree with the way you used sincere thanks and personal grace to communicate with other. Like you said, "It's what the world needs right now."
@giles1358 7 місяців тому
fantastic video thanks. also, most fabulous wall hanging/throw/sheet behind you.
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Thanks for the comment! Glad you like the piece - I love it too!
@prglifestyle 7 місяців тому
I just wanted to comment that I’ve been in such a big slump for the longest time with coding and you’ve brought that light back in me to start pursuing my coding journey again!
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Happens to the best of us :) I'm glad I could help you get stuck back in!
@crum--business 8 місяців тому
This is an odd request but can You tell us how you make your thumbnails? I am following you from the start and I am really impressed how quickly the quality of your thumbnail's have increased, your content was awesome from the start btw...❤
@Smoljames 8 місяців тому
Haha thanks for the comment :) I would be happy to elaborate on my process. Basically I do most of it on either Canva.org or Pixlr.com/e. After that I pick a background color gradient and I choose my colors from tailwindCSS's color catalog. From there I'll do the text using a font family off google fonts or a font default to the editing platform and I'll get some image assets either from google, unsplash or generate them using Midjourney. Cut it all together and bobs your uncle :) If you have any further questions about this process don't hesitate to ask!
@crum--business 8 місяців тому
@@Smoljames Thank you so much , You are a champion❤
@eveleinnyokabi 8 місяців тому
@@SmoljamesI like this candid & open explanations
@derekchu3685 7 місяців тому
Appreciate all the tips!
@Smoljames 7 місяців тому
Happy to be of service :)
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