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How I Became A Software Engineer Without Computer Science Degree. Is It Possible To Be A Software Engineer Without a Degree?
Absolutely yes. Ben Pourian share his journey towards becoming a software engineer with no computer science degree. In fact with no degree at all. It only takes determination and desire to achieve anything you want.
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[@a_pizza_is_fine]

This is 100% spot on. I have no degree and taught myself how to code at age 30 and have been in the industry as a software developer for 2 years now. If you have dedication and drive anything is possible, don't let anyone tell you different. Stay hungry, never stop learning and challenging yourself. Great video

[@programming8304]

Brother can you guide me little 🙏 bit

[@programming8304]

I want to ask you few questions just

[@a_pizza_is_fine]

@@programming8304 Sure, send me a message

[@programming8304]

@@a_pizza_is_fine brother, I want to be a java developer and I know a java developer are responsible for the development and software, and application, but I'm quite confused when it comes to Java developer should have various knowledge like oops concepts, designing pattern, Multithreading, eclipse IDE, framework , MVC, and also when it comes to learning CSS, HTML, javascript, why should Java developer know these skills,Java developer also responsible to design website, please tell me that's the reason they should know about CSS HTML, javascript, and I want I want second question also one question instead that why should I learn CSS javascript and HTML, or are Java developer also responsible to design web site please tell me

[@programming8304]

@@a_pizza_is_fine and my other question is also that is not enough having knowledge only to become a Java developer IDE like swing or NetBeans, and just also a knowledge

[@sayhi2kojo1]

Formal education will make you a living, self education will make you a fortune. Jim Rohn

[@PedroDVC]

Amazing quote!

[@BillClinton228]

If you don't have a degree in CS and don't know how to code in binary and ancient san script language, don't even apply for a job. You are too inexperienced. - Every Senior Dev

[@giftfolique464]

@@BillClinton228 😁😁

[@lakshaybansal2097]

@@BillClinton228 just wondering.....can a person pass degree in cs ....without knowledge of it.....and if he did ....what is being taught in degree😅😂?????

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

And freedom from education will give you freedom from illusion of success and failure. I don't like education, never did I like learning. I want to be artist of my own self. The only responsibility greater than any is the one you take for yourself. And the only fight you need to win is the fight against yourself for yourself within yourself.

[@shokz260]

Inspiring! I quit my sales job to go to a bootcamp and now I work as software developer. Greetings from Brazil!

[@amigoscode]

Awesome man well done

[@colorblindkid720]

Nice! I’m doing the exact same

[@campini8242]

Boa mano! Estou fazendo facul de Arquitetura e aprendendo desenvolvimento. Quanto mais opções, melhor :P

[@namuhurahphionar397]

I really want to join this world of software

[@namuhurahphionar397]

This is impressing, no matter my back ground Let me trust God

[@yasirnoor865]

I'm 24 and I'm learning to code. This is so inspiring. I'll come back later Insha'a Allah when I land my first job. Wish me luck.

[@TiiaraTelevised]

Same I'm 24 going on the self-taught route! Best of luck :)

[@RabbitConfirmed]

SimonsSays I tend to believe that this is actually a good way. I was in school and learning to code there can also be frustrating. If you want to have a relativeley easy entry into the business, I would recommend starting with HTML, CSS and Javascript. That way you can be used very fast in the industry to do stuff. To learn real backend programming, it's also good to learn another language like Java, C#. But with HTML/CSS and Javascript alone you will be able to make a frontend job already and it helps you to get some confidence I think. That's from my experience.

[@Veronicao]

Can I be friends with you guys? I’m 24 as well and going self-taught. I don’t have any like-minded friends and would love to learn from you all. ☺️

[@TiiaraTelevised]

White Rabbit thanks for the advice ☺️💜

[@TiiaraTelevised]

Veronica Osei sure ☺️👋🏽

[@wg9657]

Great interview. Started at 36, finished bootcamp and now working at my first developer position.working and learning for 10 hours a day. It is never too late..

[@amigoscode]

👏

[@SriRam-fp1kt]

Where did you learn from brother?

[@isharaperera2323]

Awesome work

[@jiggyone868]

Wow. You just motivated me man

[@JasonScott1991]

Awesome stuff man, which bootcamp did you go with?

[@miiasiin]

since i didn't get a degree in CS, i did the best thing one could: surrounded myself with really great software engineers/mentors & joined a company that fosters learning culture. 6 years later & i have no problem being on par with colleagues, who a have a degree.

[@raytamga1126]

Please i need advice like you people bc i have a degree in finance and i would like to reconvert into cloud architect engineer and later i will do fullstacks engineer and back end. Please help me with your advice

[@massoudaryaee9606]

What do you recommend me? Im 35 years old and I have fun spending time in computer. is it the right age for me starting Web developement?

[@AdriGDev]

@@massoudaryaee9606 Your age doesn't matter as long as you are determined. I'd say go for it if you want to do it. And stay focused! :)

[@hassanimoudjahid1065]

Masha Allah really a good advice please need more information about coding

[@MyBinaryLife]

but how? how did you join a company when you didnt have a degree or experience? all the jobs say they need one or both. all of them.

[@tushargoyal3804]

"I see myself as a Junior Developer that makes you more humble, values everyone idea that's how we learn"

[@jafuk]

I'm a software engineer and coding for 38 years and have no A-levels or Degree. I have worked for many clients from Government to Dotcoms and have experienced many cases of discrimination even today, regardless of many years of experience. Discrimination tends to be from companies / interviewers that have academic backgrounds. It's either snobbery or didn't like the fact that I knew more than them on some occasions. I have freelanced for the last 20yrs and feel hard work and determination has finally paid off. Thanks for sharing.

[@aswadsyednaz3073]

What if I can teach myself and also have a university degree? Can I work in the IT industry without struggling?

[@nrgking1667]

Hi, I’m 16 years old and I’m really interested in software engineering. what are some things you did to help you get started?

[@yarikurdi]

@@nrgking1667 I just started and I'm 32 so you have a golden chance. just start with 1. HTML, 2 CSS, 3 JavaScript. Today is better than tomorrow. Trust me just do it. You here already is a good motivation.

[@javier.alvarez764]

Just build small projects you will learn faster if you build small projects than just watching youtube tutorials.

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

I truly admire that, something that I want in my life too, Successful life isn't great enough for me I want a life which can't be comprehended through human perspective. I seek freedom from reality and truth because they don't exist, the only that does is "Nothing". Accidents don't happen on purpose, because they're meant for greater consequence if we're willing to let go.

[@khajalieubarrie5088]

When he mentioned those moments of feeling like you’re not getting it really calmed me down. I am 25 and Graduated with Mechanical Engineering degree last April. It’s a very interesting field but where I live it’s not that much. I like to be challenged, so few years ago a friend who’s also self taught introduced me to Programming and now I’m learning Java from resources like this and books. Hopefully I’ll get there Insha’Allah. This is a great interview.

[@micaelalgarrao6043]

How's it going ?

[@somtovitus]

I respected him more when he said he doesn't have any degree cause he just didn't want to be in college for college sake, but to work. *That kind of brave move is rare.* I studied Civil Engineering. But that's not what I wanna do. I'm currently learning to code.

[@absyas5945]

same bro, I graduated from civil, but switched careers, its been almost a year now, and I am ready to work my own startup. Keep at it, and make sure you find the right path for you.

[@joelrizkyw]

Yep he's very brave to do that because my own mindset is that to get a job i need a degree even though it's not that important.

[@Richiebxrry]

I feel you bro. I studied Architecture and I hated it

[@somtovitus]

@@Richiebxrry, good thing is we got choices to simply not practice it.

[@Richiebxrry]

@@somtovitus very true and at least our skills are transferrable. This pandemic forced me to have a serious rethink.

[@blessing8781]

The humble guy. God bless you my brother i love you a lot I'm fighting to be an software engineer in no time I'll build my app.

[@amigoscode]

you will be for sure man never give up

[@programming8304]

Brother I wanna communicate with you cause I want we help to each other

[@blessing8781]

@@programming8304 please I'm willing and available to work with you sir.

[@programming8304]

@@blessing8781definitely my brother I work on java language I'll tell you lot of things and I also asked you we will help together each other , now you do a work search me by this name on hungout application by this name monisksaifi afterall I'll share with you my number than we will learn together I've lot of stuff to share with you, my brother

[@blessing8781]

@@programming8304 can you please send me an email on [e-mail]. i also busy doing java as well my brother.

[@rnages1921]

Learning new carrier particularly IT need devotion and time to spend. I graduate with Political Science from home country in Africa, I then moved to US and while working as parking attendant, I start to take online course. initially it was very tough, but get into step by step, I am now working as software engineer for telecom company as chatbot developer.

[@amigoscode]

Amazing 😉 I am happy for you 👏

[@programming8304]

@@amigoscode men I really need you please guide me little bit I'm too much confused, but I still dont know how to develop application software and a web based application it is enough to knowing Java language and Eclipse IDE to design application and web besed application, please tell me

[@themichaeljoel]

now that's a story a lot of people will be inspired by!

[@valentinehaouas5284]

Any reference how to study online .

[@eshuntube]

@@valentinehaouas5284 Lots of content on Coursera, Udemy, edx, Google, and of course here on KZbin. All the best!!!

[@etchhhh]

I’m learning python at the moment and I’m doing my ALs...after my ALs in sha allah I’m planning to do my bachelors degree in UK to become a software engineer.Inshallah everything will go well...Love your vids man! Greetings from Sri Lanka!

[@stevesmith9287]

Good luck 👍

[@georgeebisike]

This is a really inspiring story. I am a software engineer from Nigeria, and I have a degree in computer science. however, 80% of my programming knowledge didn't come from my degree.

[@_cipriano2282]

I have a degree in MIS and unfortunately college doesn't really teach you enough about programming. I learned my experience which was painful and just bad. Programming is something that requires time, more than just a semester to learn.

[@artnation6612]

That's right, I studied computer science too. On campus only taught algorithms, math, science, management, writing scientific articles etc. And I get programming lessons like in books, stackoverflow, courses, and sharing from friends or the community.

[@yawantwi8050]

I'm sooo inspired, nothing fake, or nothing made up here. thank you for such a real interview please continue.

[@afonsocruz8916]

Hey! I was working as a safety officer in Brazil and quit my job to learn programming! Today I work as a front end developer in Rio de Janeiro and I knew my intuition was right! Do never give up guys :)

[@justSomeChap]

I have the same work in uruguay, I started to learn HTML and CSS a month ago, I hope this will work out well, I really want to change my actual work

[@focoecura]

May I ask how much you earn in Rio?

[@micaelalgarrao6043]

@@justSomeChap How are you progressing?

[@justSomeChap]

@@micaelalgarrao6043 wow two years ago already. Well I still in the same job. In all that time I've learned JavaScript, database, and I've learned the basics of UX design. I don't feel prepared tho so I haven't looked for a job but oh boy I'm almost there, this has to be the year -fingers crossed-

[@micaelalgarrao6043]

@@justSomeChap wish you good luck 🍀🙌 I'm learning HTML, CSS, and Js, and I hope to be prepper on the next year to apply for a job 🙏

[@zackanimatestudios]

Am Zack and i'm an Software Engineer With no Degree in Kenya.. i lacked college fees but still i manged to write Codes

[@AnarchyAfterLyfe]

Zack Orengo keep striving!

[@amigoscode]

never give up

[@mrzaki9745]

Zack orengo how can I contact you buda????

[@mcfrisko834]

Zack Orengo LOL trust me! 😩 You missed NOTHING by lacking college fees

[@benjaminajongo2843]

Zack Orengo Niaje Zack how can I contact you?

[@andre-barrett]

Nelson you are doing such a good job. I've been a software engineer for over 20+ years now and I love the way you represent us. I make similar videos myself so I know the hard work involved. Keep up the great work!!

[@justinlee3237]

Thank you so much for this video. It felt really personal and relatable. Currently studying Mechanical Engineering in London and over the Summer I had gained interest in coding and I decided to change my Masters to Computing. But I do not know which aspect specifically did I want to venture into and this video really assured me that I just need to work and grind hard and just show companies that I am really passionate and hungry and things will work out. Thanks a lot!

[@x4mazing_]

You guys should start a podcast, I think it'd be really awesome to tune into while doing some work. It's really motivational to hear about things like this

[@wwechampion]

The 1st 10 seconds of this video is the most relatable thing I've seen from a video about software engineering. Besides that, it's pretty inspiring to see another brother in this field that puts out videos. Thank you!

[@amigoscode]

Thanks for the comment brother

[@dimentiondestroyer0120]

I actually admire the guy. Big big salute from sri lanka...!!!! He took a risk & the reward was amazing. I also in the same situation. without a degree learning to code at the age 25 because i love the field. and i hope i can turnaround the situation & become a software engineer.

[@ABrklyn1]

Love from the USA. Glad to have stumble on your page. Career shift after being in the food industry. Front end is my thing especially since JavaScript can be very tricky. Don’t give up guys!!

[@memissymemeelliott5191]

Absolutely great interview, had me emotional when Ben started talking about how he got his current job. I can relate a lot to Ben, in the fact that he is really interested and has the passion for coding. I too during lock down tried to teach myself coding by signing up with a free course online and really enjoyed it and want to know more. I've always known that I wanted to be an engineer, so now i've paid for a bootcamp course on Udemy in computer science. Having watched this video I know anything is possible.

[@izuchukwuchukwulozie9874]

Really, this is so much inspiring, i literally had to pause whatever i was doing to watch this short interview organized by Amigoscode and his colleague and it blew my mind!!!!. I have a degree in CS but with no knowledge about programming but i somehow feel unsatisfied because of the passion unattained which is becoming a Software engineer practically. So after watching Amigoscode adverts on coding and seeing the numerous free courses on Java, etc the passion is now reignited and am committed to going in all to learn and become a Software Engineer, so help me God. Amigoscode, bro you are really doing a great job, keep it up and may Allah Bless you.

[@maxusdm06]

Love your Chanel man, after 10+ years as a mechanic, I decided to do what I really wanted to do and I’m actually following a Js bootcamp back in France and working really hard on it. Once I’m done with it, I’ll come back to London to find a software engineer job and your Chanel really motivate me on the hard days. Keep going 💪🏻

[@amigoscode]

Thanks Max

[@dawnettabaker1454]

Absolutely love it!!!! Just came across this youtube video. (there are many) found this one to be one of the most inspiring, and definitely the most relatable and motivational. We have to remain focused, stay inspired, encouraged and motivated through this training to keep pushing. This I've heard of so many others, including in this video where persons quit their jobs to devote full time to studying and training. I am seriously thinking about doing the same, as this job it really starting to tell it's toll on me.. My work hours are crazy and current job is burning me out, literally. (been working all throughout this pandemic, pretty much non-stop). I come home after having been on my feet all day extremely exhausted. I'm having to push and fight to stay awake just to to get through my coding studies. Yet I remained determined to do this. At any rate thanks so much for doing this interview!!!

[@silentlessons4221]

that was awesome indeed. what I got from this man is that dedication to whatever craft u choose in life is the most important thing to do. Whether u hv a degree or not be dedicated to whatever craft u choose and practice everyday. This dude woke up at 5am just to code. He wasnt under pressure to deliver a project or do an assignment by a certain deadline. How many people do u know who can be up at 5am, leave their warm blankets just to code because they want to learn? That to me is a deal breaker and that is why this man is where he is today.

[@rufdymond]

Great video, and this is absolutely spot on - although I have a degree in software engineering I have worked with many guys over the years who do not have software degrees. Including 2 that have gone on to become national and internationally respected in their fields...it can be done as long as you have the drive and dedication. I should also add that by the time I started my degree I was already a accomplished self taught programmer - and had sold several apps that I had designed and created. A degree is 100% not necessary to become a dev.

[@ziaahmad8738]

I am 16 and I am learning to code, This is really inspiring.

[@amigoscode]

I am glad we could inspire you

[@unknownsoul7043]

I started coding at 18 I couldn't afford university so as a man I had to sacrifice and sit in my room for hours and sit and learn the craft now am 23 I actually got good at by age 20. Hired at age 22 now am even way better than when I just started, next move is to finish my degree which am self financing....I aspire to go robotics.

[@smokerx6291]

@@unknownsoul7043 no1 cares about that. How much money do you make a year

[@naynyamish270]

Woah, your young, I know someone from Ukraine that about the same age as you , search v1rtl github on google.

[@gabriellalaplace]

www.codegym.cc Teaches you to be a Java developer like a story with many tasks to complete, a blog, articles, chat, bookmarks and more

[@ByronWrightJr]

I needed this kind of motivation. I am only a few weeks into being self-taught and this really helps me to put things into perspective and know that I am doing the right thing.

[@LifeAsHasib]

First video I've watched by you, and I can say I'm so impressed! This video was inspiring for a recent graduate like me and your guest was so humble and genuine. Hope to see more great videos from you 👍🏼

[@guitarman813]

Thanks for this interview Nelson (and Ben)! Fantastic insight into becoming a software engineer. Although I myself have a (BSc Multimedia Computing) degree, I obtained it a long, long time ago! And so in effect, I am self-taught. My goal for 2020 is to really push on and enhance my software engineering skills and overall become a full-stack developer. And even though I mentioned a while ago that Starling Bank was a company that I would consider applying for job-wise in the future, that certainly has not changed since after watching this interview. In fact, it has enhanced my desire even more to want to work at this company! :-) As Ben said, without passion, enthusiasm and drive then one can't become a software engineer and have a successful career in the field. Luckily, I don't struggle with obtaining those three above characteristics! :-D

[@amigoscode]

Awesome Ben good luck in your career as a Software Engineer

[@joelrichmond6256]

This is a life saver I’m a 2nd year CS student and I still feel like I’ve got nothing on CS actually. I recently realized I don’t really know what I’m want to do and I’ve spent this past one month on trying to be decisive and clear my vision. From what i observed computer science is self taught whether you go to a university or a boot camp 80% of it is self taught and so the determination and character you talked about in this video is 100% important. Thanks again for this video 🙏

[@amigoscode]

you welcome dude

[@divinedagadu9611]

Is there a way to like this video multiple times. Thanks for the inspiration and real life experience, started about a year ago but it hasn't been easy down the line learning on my own, but with time it's getting good. Thanks again,really needed this.

[@iTouchin]

You have my deepest thanks for uploading this, I look forward to the next video with details on his bootcamp! Definitely got yourself a lifetime subscriber :D

[@The-Cat]

Dude is like me except that i learned programming on the playstation 2 YABASIC at age 12 got into all kinds of development on my first PC at age 14 dont have a degree, worked a load of shitty jobs, went to a bootcamp type of thing and afterwards became a software engineer consultant at age 30 my next move is to drop out of consultancy do some in-house development without being pushed towards certifications and forcing me to jampack my profile with loads tech to impress customers with. PASSION doesnt need a piece of paper, and if passion/talent isnt recognized, so be it on to the next job interview. ❤️️ much love to all the coders out there

[@amigoscode]

thanks for commenting ❤️️

[@learnwithpikes]

Allah bless Brother. i was studying biology before and never understand it. so i switched to coding i had watched your JS video and others. thank you for being inspiration.

[@stanleygonzalez4522]

Great video bro ! Im having css kick my ass currently in a bootcamp I joined but your video is giving me hope and understanding that it takes time and patience, that’s it. So thank you and keep it up man !

[@tech.equity7831]

Great video! I started in the mid 90's and really want this message to get out to a wider audience!

[@alrokram]

Great interview, great story Ben, thanks for sharing. I’m just starting my learning and your words help spur me on.

[@amigoscode]

👏

[@showshow2320]

@@amigoscode how can I get this courses pls

[@nowlater993]

Thank you so much for this honest talk, has really helped me!

[@alpharussel653]

The level of honesty and sincerity is just amazing ,A genuine message of inspiration thank you for this I’m or should I say we are grateful.

[@soultanmuhammadalbar2311]

Thank you for this great interview, i'm 19 years old and now i have 1 year experience as Mobile Engineer on start-up in Indonesia. You guys can learn code on google or youtube, for example from this channel. Just don't give up and keep practice!

[@SarahMayArch]

I am in the middle of a career change for Web development. Seeing somebody with drive and focus is really inspirational, thanks for this content!

[@amigoscode]

Appreciate your comment thanks

[@nawal7721]

Keep going. I was in the same position last year. I studied every evenings after work then i finally decided to quit my job to pursue development. Sold my nice car and I signed up for a bootcamp moving asay from home to London. After i finished, I failed a lot at interviews but i learnt from it. I was a recruiter previously so i knew i had the softskills but i had to dig deep to show my understanding & appreciation of dev world and my showcase my project. Today i've been a fe dev for a year in an amazing start up and m excited for the future.

[@SarahMayArch]

@@nawal7721 Well done! Hard work pays off! Thanks for the encouragement

[@hasham90]

Inspiring talk. I quit my job as electrician to work as a field service engineer at a company I knew had IoT systems which I was interested in. Started learning about servers administration, computers (memory, threads, processes) and coding in the language the company used for the softwares in my free time. Worked to get a good service reputation with a customer and offered to make integrations between their systems as a PoC and it worked great so a year later the customer hires me full time as a consultant to be their integration specialist. My logic thinking (what is in front of me, what will happen if I do this, what can I do to make this happen) from my electrician career helped me alot to understand computers, code, architecture and patterns.

[@LSI87]

Thank you Ben for sharing this experience! I started in March to learn to code and I find myself in Ben`s experience... It`s not easy but the rewards are so helpful for a person which need a better life.

[@2Dimples4U]

I am so happy I ran into this video. I start bootcamp for full stack in about a week and was nervous. Listening to you 2 talk about my very situation has helped me feel more relaxed about going into it. Thank you both.

[@leonaxlily]

My new favourite channel - I’m trying to make the transition into the field as well 🤎

[@amigoscode]

Awesome 👏🏿 join the Facebook group

[@laurazerbini4833]

I think it's so cool that even you do have a CS degree you encourage people who don't!

[@shelishathompsonbusinessguru]

Correct! Thats what its all about.

[@Atlantan]

Spot on... That's what I really respect...

[@Atlantan]

Others would be too jealous

[@habilidadedigital9281]

Great interview, I loved the advice too. I can see that it's not easy but in the end, it's worth it.

[@mindshare9112]

I like this! Thanks for Sharing! Am just moving away from Cyber Security to start coding full time! here in Zambia, Africa

[@mzeesali9907]

Wassup man, I'm from the beautiful Cape Town in South Africa. Ben's story is inspiring and parallel to where I'm heading and I can relate. How old is Ben cause I'm 38 and started learning Front End last year and I'm working as a Telesales Consultant full time.

[@kidronreddy1671]

Heita contact me please bra .Lets chat

[@trivagravia4837]

hey..lm a quantity surveyor 37...started my swift tutorials...hope to make it..

[@HCforLife1]

I started learning when I was 33 - 2.5 year later on I got a job. Working now and developing my skills constantly. 38 shouldn't be a barrier. Keep in mind that if you are working you can get to the industry in between 1-4 years. So be patient. Usually people who get the job after one year learning that the young people with a lot of free time. From my experience the older you are the more responsibilities you have and less time. Hope you didn't gave up. I had many doubts in past few years. I was working in the hotel kitchen few years before became a dev. Worth a wait

[@sturdycode7265]

Nice it inspires me more when I see people that come from similar backgrounds in becoming a engineer.

[@amigoscode]

awesome. good luck

[@pallabdutta7536]

This interview was amazing. Simply so empowering. Thanks both of you.

[@pipevd0310]

These videos what you do with real stories of people who changed their careers inspire, greetings from 🇨🇴 Colombia 🚀💻

[@Sho-wp6jd]

it was awesome for me! I'm studying CS by myself even though my major is not. Thank you so much!!

[@amigoscode]

Sweet and good luck

[@Trip183]

I am currently learning 'if' statements and loops 3 months into my software development course. This has been a great insight into the career path of a SE without a CS degree. Thank you both for this video and thanks Ben for showing me that it can be done with hard work and passion. Exactly what i needed. Love from Ireland

[@amigoscode]

Thanks and love from London

[@umarajmal6216]

same I'm also new to software development degree. Learning c++ as first language

[@chrysanthemum3464]

Great interview!!! I am currently in a Coding Bootcamp for Full Stack Web Development (I don’t a Computer Science degree) and I’m so glad to know that everything I’m feeling is normal. The frustration and feeling of ineptness has been difficult to manage and sometimes I want to throw my computer across the room. When I get my code to finally work, the feeling of success is so rewarding. I enjoy the problem solving aspect and I’m excited to continue my journey and enter into a great career field!

[@amigoscode]

Wow so inspiring 👏 Never give up

[@achaantiejoseph2523]

Thanks for posting this video. I want to say am really motivated to go into software engineering. I don't really know anything yet but will love to get help on how to start and were to start from.

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Thank you for posting this interview! I am a coding beginner, I had become interested in coding through a workshop my friend had at 2019 Afro Tech Fest London event. I really enjoyed the hacking workshop she had presented so I had asked how can I learn more. I was told of Code First: Girls London by someone. I had signed up to the month long Intensive beginners programme and completed it in July 2019. I mostly do self-study from coding books to understand what things mean because I love asking questions and research information of interest. I prefer personally to study from books. I like to learn new things so that is how I look at coding for myself. I am not listening to individuals and vloggers saying choose one language to start with. Because I want to find out what coding means overall. Just like this interviewee mentioned about wanting to know "what is coding?" first. So thank you for saying that! :) And I am a USAF Veteran now mature (age 35) International (Black American) student at a UK University. I have returned to University for a career change. My degree programme is BSc Accounting and Finance. And I have been diagnosed and assessed with Dyslexia/Learning Differences last year, and I am realising the way I do my self-study from coding books I own help me prepare for my University exams resits I have soon.

[@amigoscode]

thats awesome Tara

[@gideonidowu8271]

Your office is beauutttiiiifuullll! Love the environment.

[@amigoscode]

thanks

[@billymcdavid8397]

Fab dude am bootcamp now, barriers are illusory, learning to go around over or dig under issues, been there trying to work out issues over 2 days, you inspire us all, fab happy coding

[@miguelorengo8506]

Wow brother awesome video, love your story and how you dare to travel to so many places. Watching you from Puerto Rico, blessings!

[@patriotir]

Can you please have Ben again to share with us his experience in the bootcamp. I think this going to help a lot of us.

[@dkt7922]

This video motivates me to continue my journey I started a few days again, I have no degree no GCSE’s but I’m still hopeful as I have always been great with computers I’ve even fixed a couple🤣, but I feel like this feels like the only way I’ll have a good career as I’m not great learning from a classroom so I am self teaching my self let’s hope I continue this journey🤞

[@atyt22]

There’s a lot of fluff on this topic throughout KZbin but I’m happy to hear a unique perspective and story like Ben’s (and yours). I started my journey into code about a year ago. I’m dedicating the rest of this year to build my skills/knowledge land my first job as a software engineer

[@amigoscode]

Awesome maybe we can share your story what do you think?

[@atyt22]

Amigoscode yes, that would be amazing!

[@Arbadjie]

Nice to see you and brothers. Coding is nice and fun today every day. I was a network engineer but when I started developing apps, I realized its the best part/branch in computing.

[@amigoscode]

awesome

[@DavePastor]

Really great story. I am pretty much the same. I started as a graphic designer and then switched careers and became a self-taught software engineer and now 6 years later and I am Technical Lead. Really grateful and humble about all of this. It is not easy and each day is hard. Thanks for this story.

[@amigoscode]

wow welldone Dave.

[@samuelabu2071]

this video is really inspiring and it gives me hope, I am a Lawyer by profession and learning to code. actually I am starting to enjoy it too. great video!

[@amigoscode]

Hi Samuel I am glad I can inspire you. Anything just give me a shout

[@olah1417]

samuel abu same here

[@kyledtv8942]

I wanted to share that I myself wanted to pursue a degree in Computer Science but I currently deal with financial issues which held me back to go to a University and pursue a degree. Coming across this video helps to give hope for others as well as myself that still want to work in the tech industry still can! thank you for this incredible video! 👍🏼

[@antoniogrant8]

Love this video! I start training in becoming software engineer soon, but am torn between 2 programs but yea , excited to change my life. Appreciate the POV of what may go into this career

[@nasserabbassi7303]

inspired, I took also somehow the same way, studied finance and after graduation decided to follow my passions. now I'm working also as junior software developer.

[@amigoscode]

Great maybe we can toy story too

[@pllp8003]

That is my story too....i got a bachelors in Economics, but i am doing a conversion in my masters to software.

[@freshswagga100]

Same, b.s. in marketing but no entry level good paying jobs. IT seems to be in high demand so bout to do bootcamp for full stack

[@PlatinumBuckGorilla]

Pick up a book that is beginner friendly about programming (programming for kids, programming for absolute beginners). Grasp the fundamentals of programming - this is important because it will help you transition from one technology to another.

[@pothalabalaji3315]

Thanks Thanks Thanks man.. . It's inspirational, I'm a undergraduate with different experiences and 4 months ago i joined in java development course and learning. i was really scared about my degree and stuff but your video helped me a lot. Thanks man. I'm waiting for my Turn to get into job. Fight corona and stay safe. Happy Wednesday Day.

[@satya4uall]

Nice video ..I got in to programming from electrical engineering discipline for 3 years..It is hard challenging time demanding long hours..list goes on..But one feels a sense of accomplishment when you start getting results.

[@okunspatrick]

Wow... thanks for sharing Ben's story, it is very inspiring. Please can you make a video on how you find time to learn even at this level.. Thanks

[@amigoscode]

Sure I will

[@seanharrell317]

Thank you for this! If you can get more people to share their journey, that would be awesome :) I love hearing the different types of background stories people share on how they got into software development

[@amigoscode]

Yes I have couple more lined up

[@SimplesmenteMoto]

I m from Brazil, 31yr and learning to code now. This videos is so inspiring and i have no idea how he came to me. I m so grateful. BTW (u know, for sure), "amigos" in portuguese means "friends", exactly how i fell watching this video.

[@judek3358]

Thanks for what you do Nelson. I like the mix of code writing and heartening conversations. Your approach is psychologically robust.

[@amigoscode]

thanks buddy

[@Sunwarul]

Thank you so much brother. Very inspirational story. Full of knowledge and advice. Thanks man. Create more interview please With other Coworkers of yours.

[@amigoscode]

I will

[@karuoromunene]

Am Cyprian, from Kenya, software engineer, tech lead without a degree

[@gabrielayuel7897]

Wow, I am inspired!!! ❤️ I am currently learning coding. I am learning a lot of stuff from your KZbin Channel. Thank you so much Amigos 🙏🏿

[@heart_ticker3747]

Thanks for sharing your story, really inspiring for me . I am just started programming. Thanks brother Greetings from keral India

[@cesarpac3723]

Interviewer is too focused on the no degree, bro it’s not impossible just gotta work hard. A degree doesn’t make someone smarter or guarantee a career, you still gotta put in the work which this gentleman clearly did.

[@rightmentality8263]

Good Job, pls am also a junior developer, I need a Mentor.

[@atimnyanzi6859]

Yes and that is fine. He was just making it clear that to be good programmer you don't have to have the degree box ticked. All you need is determination and of course working at it.

[@George-li1yv]

Yeah but finding a job without a degree is next to impossible

[@dontme3080]

Appears u don't know who the interviewer is . Plz talk with certainty.

[@cesarpac3723]

Aquarius No it’s not, you just have to be consistent, have some self criticism and work at improving the weak point whatever those may be.

[@colourtherainbow1991]

What an awesome story !! Your journey is so inspiring and brings so much joy to me knowing that hard work, dedication and perisitance can bring you fulfulling success. Can you please share which bootcamp Ben went to ? This would be extremely helpful 🙏 Thank so much !!!

[@benniekittles1364]

I just started teaching myself Python and it is a challenge when you have no one to talk to about python. I'm hoping to find a group or someone to discuss python with. I would enjoy the conversation. I think its very important what you do. This will help out a lot of people to find jobs. hopefully I can learn more from your videos. To the Guy with no degree, your story has even motivated me more. Greatly appreciate it. Thankyou both

[@nntpdump]

What a small world - I remember Ben from school and then, many years later, we lived in the same flat block in Limehouse. Top bloke

[@lifeok6188]

Liverpool self-isolation seems to work pretty good 😝

[@beastbuilder]

this was quite an inspiration for me i already wanted to start learning python later on it could be of help for my psychology studies especially in statistics

[@amigoscode]

Awesome you already what you want to do. Good luck

[@beastbuilder]

@@amigoscode thank you very much

[@henrichsury98]

You´ve got my subscribe after this video. Thank you for doing this amazing stuff.

[@tobit7498]

Kudos to your mate! This is very inspiring, because I am literally going through the same journey but learning iOS (just watch your videos because of the great content). I quit my job and tried to learn myself, but I realised that it was quite difficult, so I am now enrolled in a bootcamp. It has been quite difficult to say the least, but seeing someone come out on the other side with a great job is great to see 👏🏾

[@amigoscode]

awesome dude. keep going and never give up you are smart

[@tobit7498]

@@amigoscode Appreciate it man. Keep up with with the great content

[@rootstechnology]

I started teaching myself to code when I got a promotion at my old job, but my salary didn't get a promotion. I was making $37k/yr at the time, and paying about $1k/mth in student loans. Printed out the job posting for my ideal job, modeled my own coding curriculum after it, then put a deadline date on that job post and taped it right by my desk so I saw it everyday I was teaching myself. Took a lot of hard work, but I luckily made the career switch one month before the deadline! My first engineering job paid twice my old paycheck back then lol. So I can relate to a lot of his story. Glad to see others make the switch too!

[@amigoscode]

👏 well done 👍🏾

[@moniquebrown9]

That’s awesome! How long did it take you to learn?

[@rootstechnology]

@@moniquebrown9 It took about 3-5 months, as I was working a full-time job and teaching myself as well. If you're interested, I have some tutorials on my page and a free online curriculum to get you started.

[@javier.alvarez764]

@@moniquebrown9 My best advice is that don't think about how long it would take you to learn. It doesn't matter if it takes 6 months or even 2 years, if you keep pursuing your destination even though there are moments of stopover, you will get there. Also not all Software Engineers are immediately a genius after they were hired in their first job. The thing about being a Software Engineer/Developer is that you are paid to learn, and you will always be learning even people that have 10 to 20 years of experience in this industry are still learning since there is always new technology everyday. Pick one language, java or javascript,etc. Learn and master the syntax from the heart their basic cores, for loops, while loops, arrays, multi arrays, after that replicate todo apps on your own and don't just watch tutorials.

[@chayadangol]

Thanks for sharing that. Would you mind also sharing what your curriculum looked like, please?

[@valkokk]

Great to see this videos... Thanks. Though you both are Software Engineers and have the same competences, I guess that you're not paid equality? I understand when Ben mention that he feels himself like a junior, but the question stands for what if he has the same years of experience, same responsibilities as you, would he be paid the same as you?

[@hmm0110]

It’s inspiring, I’m currently in software industry in QA team. But working in Manual and I wanna switch to Automation. But always thinking like being in the industry for 6+ years in manual and then switching to Automation would beneficial for me at stage or what. So, kind of uncertainty is always thr. But we forgot we living through the uncertainty every day and that is LIFE. Thanks for the video it’s very inspiring.

[@karzak96]

I subscribed because I saw you pray in one of the previous videos. Thank you man for the awesome content, keep it up!

[@amigoscode]

Jzk

[@art_forever_32]

As-salamu alaykum, Thanks for sharing this information really it is true that you CAN become a developer WITHOUT a degree, just need to focus , enjoy & build (FEB method). My background is in architecture design engineering and because of low jobs and low income + high stress over working I decided to switch career to software development. I started in beginning of 2018 where I had to quit a toxic job and sat down and spent 8 month coding making stuff on github , finishing some courses on Udemy and finishing the #100DaysOfCode round 1 challenge ... I ENJOYED every bit of it but ... because of financial situation I tried to apply to some junior position but I just wasnt prepared enough for the interview questions and was getting rejected many times... In order for me to survive I accidentaly got a job again in architecture as a draftsman and like I said before same environment same pay and overworking ... This month we all got fired from the company because of COVID-19 and economical reasons no work for us ... I was devastated... But I told myself IT IS NOW OR NEVER for me to switch to programming and become a software developer one day INSHALLAH! Thank you for the support and advice given here and I wish to apply at your company one day when I am ready and full of knowledge and projects. All I can say is Alhamdulillah and Mashallah for Ben and all of you as a team. =)

[@omar_mtl]

One of the best KZbin channels, that was very inspiring and motivating. Appreciate man. Thanks

[@amigoscode]

Thanks buddy appreciate your comment

[@davidatoroyosika5297]

I'm 20 and I'm teaching myself to code. He has given me courage.

[@Maria_farah]

to give someone motivation doesn't make sense but to see someone tell u history that's really inspired me thanks for sharing us