FASTEST Way To Learn Coding and ACTUALLY Get A Job

[@stillmattwest]

I'm an Engineering Manager who has also taught coding to hundreds of people. This video is full of solid advice and the path Brian describes is legit. Free Code Camp is an amazing resource.

[@slimjimjimslim5923]

I wish more engineering manager knew how to code! A lot of EM I met over the years in big tech, they are old school and don't know how to script. I guess once they got promoted, the skills they don't use, they just forgot. Some don't even know how to do basic unix commands and they rely on excel for most of data processing. Excel is capable and the graphics are nice but it's tedious and slow.

[@Xo-cx6ed]

If I learn js. Css. Html all individually, can I get a job

[@ShaferHart]

​@@slimjimjimslim5923as someone who's had both kinds I can tell you whether they code or not is not what makes the difference. I shouldn't need to tell you that code is not the end all be all, that's jr dev mentality.

[@ShaferHart]

​@@Xo-cx6edno. It used to back in the day but I think they're replacing those (email templating for example) with ChatGPT.

[@xaviersanchez3498]

Just started freecodecamp yesterday wish me luck

[@nhc.1693]

I’ve watched a million of these types of videos over the past few weeks and this one is the best by far. No BS, straight substance

[@brian-cache]

Thank you!

[@10xFrontend]

These type of videos also keeps us motivated

[@Stylix444r]

This vid is gold

[@seyiajibola]

I really need ur help @brian cache

[@okechukwunzekwe6150]

I know right 😮😮😮

[@paulblart5358]

Phase 1: Start with html, css, and javascript. These act as gateway languages to learn other languages. Be sure to use AI like chat gpt. Phase 2: Learn python. Its friendly to all begginers. Phase 3: Learn React for easy next level web development. Depending on what you want to do, you can also consider other languages like NextJS or NodeJS. Phase 4: Practice, research, refine, and profit.

[@g3nz0d]

print('Deez Nuts')

[@SimplyKimE]

Thanks for your comment. What language would you recommend if I only want to do Data Analysis w/o building doing web development?

[@JESUSISMYEVERYTHING2]

@@SimplyKimE for DA Python would work for the start apart from other things

[@ChocolateTaiyaki]

I literally got chewed out on stack overflow for saying I used chatgpt to ask how to do a certain thing. I didn't copy the full code, I read the code by chatgpt and tried to write my own using the same method. Explained to the people on stack overflow this is what I did instead of copying the code, doesn't matter and got downvoted.

[@mjunior1413]

@@paulblart5358 is it okay to like, say I'm build my portfolio website I feel like I'd be cheating if I'm looking up code and that sorta thing while I'm building, and is it okay to use code that I see in tutorials or while googling a problem in my project? I don't wanna feel like I'm stealing people's code🤔

[@cas54926]

I learned Python over the pandemic, got my first job last year. I think it's important to think about what you'd like to do, then pick the language. I found that interviews and tests focus on fundamentals of the language. Also, knowing a coding language alone is unlikely to land you a job by itself, so find others skills that might be needed for the job you want. For me, I ended up needing stats, SQL, Git, some Cloud knowledge, Agile. One of the things I suggest to people trying to make a decision about what to learn - decide on the job, find job titles relevant to the job, find all requirements they have in common and starts with those.

[@opeoluwaalo8366]

Please tell me more. I need the guidelines to learn coding from scratch.

[@cas54926]

@@opeoluwaalo8366 what would you like to know?

[@opeoluwaalo8366]

@@cas54926 The title names of careers with the respective relevant coding languages. The clear road map to becoming a programer basically. Where can I take courses for free?

[@aliis-haaqibrahim3154]

It's just mind-blowing. What do I actually need to know about coding and its relevance to the type of job I'm seeking for

[@cas54926]

@aliis-haaqibrahim3154 start with basics. Start with CS 50.

[@Rashomon69]

This video is full of great and accurate advice. The way to learn to write good code is by first writing bad code. You have to get your hands dirty and write. Don’t just watch tutorials.

[@brian-cache]

100%! Still have to keep improving on the job also. It never stops

[@redsea9017]

​@@brian-cache when applying for jobs, do you suggest to tailor my CV to each job post every time? Or sending generic cv to many jobs? I tried the tailor method, it takes 30 min to apply to each job which is very time consuming

[@CatherineIves]

You also need lots of examples of good code. It's like to be good at writing you need to read a lot of good literature.

[@devsol9]

Dope vid. I encourage those starting out with coding to use the “T” method. Meaning take one language and drive it to completion or until you can write over 25 lines of code without googling an example.

[@quy24]

Man, im so glad i clicked on your video. I've been seeing the thumbnail on my feed but never clicked on it. But all of sudden, today i decided to click on it, and bro, i wish i had clicked on it earlier. Ive been learning to code for about 2-3 weeks now and scrambled all over the place with the languages.

[@jaber6690]

Anyone else struggling with consistency 😢

[@mohammedbennis7321]

Adhd

[@nehak9816]

Me lol .. sometimes I literally got so serious about it like for 4 day f week then again I need to motivate myself hehe😅😂

[@disgruntledvet28]

Definitely me lol

[@navedansari709]

+1

[@jaber6690]

@@serphy30 which language are you working on

[@truthhurtsohwell05]

Fellow engineer here. You gave great and practical advice!!

[@lioneljones8080]

This is a pretty good video, I am a full stack developer with experience with a lot of different frameworks, I have over 25+ years in software development and have done very well. I mentor a lot of people and they all ask me how to get started and a lot of the points you have stated are true, especially with they way technology changes. I am going to subscribe and bookmark this video and pass it on to some of my mentees 😂

[@icyjoe]

Did you go through college and get a degree or self taught yourself? Im currently in school and struggling with calculus and dont know if i should continue or teach myself with online courses

[@lioneljones8080]

@@icyjoe And yes, I am also "Self Taught" - No College Degree, been slanging code for the last 25+ years😀

[@jaber6690]

Hey, can you be my mentor I want to practice on real-life projects

[@lioneljones8080]

@@jaber6690 Did you get the list of links that I shared a couple of days ago ?

[@kyomdonalddogo5775]

I would love to join your class sir, but starting with front end first....my coding is not very good

[@Karaya715]

There is something so REFRESHING about a video that I click on and the man just faces the camera and talks straight facts. No crazy “special effects “ or drama. Subscribed!!! Thank you!!!

[@bojohannesen4352]

A shame all the dumb comments are still here.

[@MyCodingDiary]

I love how you break down complex topics into simple and understandable explanations.

[@brian-cache]

Happy to help! I had to learn it all the hard way smh

[@FenixScale]

@@brian-cache I wanna learn C++

[@AlexanderIsDead]

I read the same comment on a different channel. Was that you? @MycodingDiarie

[@alihyder7266]

Yeah me too as I am student in university the topics always give complex wording so I break it down to simple until clear my mind

[@deepblackoutlaw9640]

​@@AlexanderIsDeadhe is everywhere

[@SleepySheriff]

Even though I'm not in tech yet, I have learned so much on just job searching and interviewing. Thank you so much for this.

[@sethjackson2010]

This video has definitely helped me. I'm a service conncected veteran looking for a new career after a ohysically deabilitating diagnosis,. This gave me a lot of confidence to move forward when I start looking for positions after my schooling.

[@seanlahm4826]

Just knowing how to code is not enough. Anyone can learn to code. Python isn't difficult. Its tedious. Its like the difference between knowledge and intelligence. Learning to code is knowledge. How you apply that code is intelligence. You need to learn multiple languages along with certification to get a "good" job coding. There are plenty of coders plotting away for hours doing the tedious work. Be the creator of the idea, not the coder. Once you understand that coding is basically a form of saying "If then, go to" It will all come together.

[@maxcore2023]

awesome, this helps me more to understand this topic.

[@joyejeh1348]

Thank you I needed to hear this

[@CarveofGames]

Can you teach me

[@fatima.m.bashir5470]

@@CarveofGamesand me too😢

[@fatima.m.bashir5470]

I need help pls

[@michaelcopple1736]

When in doubt, go back and redo what you do not understand, or just redo to redo. This builds those muscles in the memory. Never be afraid to ask questions. The cliche that no question is stupid actually applies. EVERY coder has started from the beginning.

[@ReadingsbyDom]

Thank you very much Brian. I’m 56-years old. Greatly appreciate your content! Starting a second career. Former 20-years of residential construction financing. JavaScript has been a challenge! Ever see the old Abbott & Costello bit about baseball? “Who’s on first?” You recommend free code camp and the Ordin project in this video. Do you feel one is better than the other or has new resource come about? Finally - yes! My goodness! I’m confident that I have it then don’t know where to begin. However, once I begin, I’m able to gain momentum. Again, much gratitude! Dom PS - my channel is a hobby.

[@brian-cache]

Javascript can be a challenge but it's so fun. Keep going for it!

[@ReadingsbyDom]

@@brian-cache Coming from a banking background… the challenge is determining what’s the best path. There are so many ways to get a same result.

[@cdnpow4852]

I'm with ya brother! I'm starting over at 62 and hoping a freelance gig may be possible? Won't know until I try! Best of luck to you.

[@ReadingsbyDom]

@@cdnpow4852 I’ve taken a new direction. Grateful for the training as it helped me to comprehend what I truly want to do. Spending my days solving computer code riddles in another corporate role just didn’t appeal to me. Wish you all the best.

[@BenPerez-d5u]

I love how you break down complex topics into simple and understandable explanations.

[@brocobra_22]

I liked the way you are trying to help people not to do some mistakes

[@brian-cache]

I made too many. Still do lol

[@fcarter3863]

This is good advice. I'm going through it right now. I just continue to code and learn but also I have learned a lot through failed interviews

[@RileyMorris-s8e]

This was useful! I have just started coding and feeling overwhelmed some days, but I'm not going to give up. I started with c++, just as a start as I had no idea where I should get going from. Wish me good luck

[@josephkakooza9048]

I want to start but it really seems hard , I wonder if you can help me out please

[@JUIIICED.]

How’s it going a month later?

[@goldtv842]

Good luck

[@crimsionCoder42]

Simple start, take a node course and redo the basic frontend from the course in React or Vue. Then take a React course with firebase or a pre-built backend and build a backend from scratch. Then take the best from two full stack ecoms and merge the things you like about them. Break things, use tutorials as a guide. Take a course that shows you how to launch a site on AWS then redo all your past projects on AWS. You'll pay attention to tutorials and how they work more carefully when you know you have to tear it apart and make it work with another tutorials' code.

[@456sayeed]

can u suggest some good course regarding this..

[@shadayefast6425]

I have been looking all over KZbin for a video like yours. Straight to the point and so clear to understand. Thank you for telling us the best way to code without wasting our time! 😊

[@brian-cache]

Thanks for watching!

[@henryb379]

Hi can I have your number

[@karadanae2212]

This is THE BEST advice video I've come across; you don't waste time stating the obvious, trying to be cute, affiliate marketing, etc. You get straight to the meat; every second is critical, no filler / fluff. THANK YOU!

[@purplelilly2267]

This was useful! I have just started coding and feeling overwhelmed some days, but I'm not going to give up. I started with c++, just as a start as I had no idea where I should get going from. Wish me 🤞 good luck

[@balafua]

Don't give up, take your time. Learn something new everyday, they will all pile up and help you later on

[@PatbroBro-sn8yo]

I have realized since 2020, all of what you speak of and you gave years of trials & errors to your subscribers within 11 minutes. You are one of the needles in the haystacks, dropping serious gems across the board. Thank you and subscribed!

[@quincylarsonmusic]

Excellent advice here and I agree with all of it. I hadn’t even thought about the “apply to companies directly rather than using LinkedIn” tools point and the advantage it conveys. I’m going to share your video on Twitter.

[@brian-cache]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HiEntity]

Broooo … This is one of the best “getting started” video I’ve ever seen. This isn’t just common sense info, this is super practical!

[@meilinfjellstad71878]

Another amazing video ❤ To learn quickly you need to have quick wins that motivate you to keep learning. I did struggle for 1 year with complex tutorials and couldn`t learn anything. It was so frustrating. What was game changing for me was learning through Books that have interactive content. Those that make you write and test the codes by yourself on each chapter. This is the best way to learn because it gives you quick wins as soon as you learn a new concept. Edit: For those asking, the books that made me learn were "Javascript In Less Than 50 Pages" and "Smarter Way to Learn Python". Once you get the basics, learning anything else becomes much easier.

[@williamvikanstromsnes8162]

can you please tell me the book names?

[@williamvikanstromsnes8162]

can you please tell me the book names?

[@williamvikanstromsnes8162]

can you please tell me the book names???

[@Evra22]

​@@williamvikanstromsnes8162In case you didn't saw it, he edited message

[@JamieModelvsDirector]

Thank you ❤

[@BigRobParty]

I appreciate this video! I am looking at making a career change at age 45, and I'm interested in coding, but so worried about where to even begin! This video helps out quite a bit. Thx so much!!!

[@SilasKariuki]

Wishing u well. Am 42 and just started learning code

[@HorusTheGrey_17]

I just turned 40 and I don't know where to begin.I just really want a good career and job.Single dad with custody of two daughters.I hate my factory job.Im ok with computers and just want a change in direction.Im so lost.I feel I'm too old..Sorry for venting but good luck to y'all .

[@FmTrini]

@@HorusTheGrey_17never too old bro I’m 41 and I’m starting my journey in coding I also have 2 young daughters….stay the course man and Good luck! 👌🏾

[@getprompted]

This video is solid gold. I've been coding for 43 years now, used to teach CS and am currently a bootcamp trainer. I've been CEO of my own software company where I couldn't afford devs so I hired unemployed non-tech people and taught them coding. One became the Director of BI at a major int'l company. But boy do I wish this video had been available back then! Sub'd :)

[@orangecurves9637]

Can you teach me? Thnks a lot

[@getprompted]

@orangecurves9637 maybe I could, but can you afford me? 😜 Although I am thinking of maybe offering free lessons once a week ... I am still trying to decide if people would be interested in that.

[@MaestraPennie]

Are you still teaching?

[@desimichelle3073]

which bootcamp are you teaching at

[@getprompted]

@@orangecurves9637 I will be launching a course soon, probably free, I'll ping you.

[@mankeichow3855]

Thank you so much. It is a good time to watch your video, I changed my career path by studying bootcamp and worked for software engineer for 2 years, and then I moved to a new place from my home country. Recently I am looking for a job, the tech stacks on here are just different, and the local recruiters require language proficiency. I barely get the interview and feel like I am just like the one who starts learning to code. Not only finding a job, but also learning a new programming language, your video back me up and I think I could get to that point. Thank you very much.

[@SilverioSean]

Hey bro what should I learn I'm currently studying JS

[@JohnDo-ntchaknow]

My first experience with something even close to a language was SQL but I have moved on to Python since that time. Staying focused is hard to do when learning as you feel like you have to learn so many things and so quickly.

[@spark.99]

It's vice versa for me.

[@DSleazy]

agreed

[@detroiter4eva]

Yes, the pros will always tell you to learn 3 or 4 programming languages to get a job.

[@bri7193]

I totally feel this

[@jameal1056]

I love that you keep it real. Even if u feed me garbage, I feel hella confident. Possible to have a consultant session.. I just need a little help. I just have a few months left in university.

[@Vee64917]

Hey Brian, I’m a software engineering student from Zambia. Thank you so much for the video, I’ve been struggling with learning how to program and it’s so depressing seeing my friends working on real time projects.

[@royphiri]

I'm from Zambia and I want major in computer science 🙏🏾😔

[@Vee64917]

Hey Roy, you can also give Software Engineering a chance. It’s better than CS if you want to be delivering Quality projects, but CS is also good I’m not ruling it out.

[@lator1941]

Comparison is the thief of joy. Be kind to yourself. Not everyone will make it the same way and grow at the same rate. Focus on yourself and improve as much as you can. Be persistent, be consistent.

[@thatmovie8044]

@vee7961 let's team up if you are in lsk

[@Vee64917]

I’m currently in Ndola, I don’t know if thats Still okay?

[@PattyCali]

Comp sci grad 2021. No internships, no experience. After 3 years of job hunting no success. Was at the factory but quit that thinking i should get back into coding. I was not a good student, im a slow learner and bad problem solver. Thinking about just getting back to it and start making my own projects

[@mrmoniindbank4827]

Wishing you all the best of luck

[@slayyanneee4759]

slayy, you got that

[@tommylee700]

Got a master degree in computer science but never really got lucky in finding a job in the tech industry. I got one just before Covid but the company were. It really keen on training a graduate so they kind of showed me the door. Since then nothing. It’s depressing and annoying but I’m sure there is light at the end of the tunnel.

[@seanyoung9014]

Great video. I just started learning Python as my first language yesterday and this seems like it's already prevented me from wasting all kinds of time.

[@brian-cache]

Happy to help! I wasted too much time when I started

[@katsteve1742]

Brian i really appreciated this video. I’m literally trying to teach myself how to code with a whole biology degree (completely left field ) and it’s probably the most challenging thing I’ve ever done. I understood HTML , CSS and was feeling so confident…. Until JavaScript came along. I became so frustrated that I ended becoming more and more inconsistent in studying. Your video has encouraged me to give myself grace, and not give up!

[@Chillenfordays]

Hey there! I actually have a degree in Psychology and I am also making this change in career. I haven’t started yet, and I’m watching videos like these to help me get started. I’m definitely intimidated and I kind of wish it could be like school where there’s a set curriculum. Best of luck though, my friend!

[@brian-cache]

Please don’t give up if it’s what you really want. I almost gave up too and I’m happy I didn’t

[@thaisdiaas]

Brian, make a video teaching how to create a good resume 😊

[@Graphiclite]

Young man, your video is one of the best I've seen in a long, long time. You spoke straight to the topic at hand, your voice is clear and concise and you provided sound direction to the end receiver. Thank you.

[@Techbizhustle]

Thank you for being honest.. went through all the things you mentioned when I learned to code

[@JameelJazeemWorld]

Thank you my Brother. I just wrapped a bootcamp. And I don't feel confident in my coding skills yet. I have so much to learn.

[@NexVice]

Valuable video and information. The only part that was a bit discouraging was 2:03 because I want to learn to code just so I can build my own stuff, for example my own CMS or E-Commerce site, from scratch, because I don't want to depend on Wordpress anymore. I'm 32 and I don't want to be a Junior AGAIN, so to avoid having to prove something to recruiters or starting over in a new compan, I prefer to build something for a small business idea, but build it exactly how I want it.

[@brian-cache]

That will help you jump the junior level role. If you were able to build something that’s not the typical countdown timer or something similar, you’ll be able to show that you are about junior and deserve more.

[@GenessesRock]

Congratulations on your content. Attekita Dev I was reacting to your video, I really liked your tips.

[@rouilliew]

Thanks for deconstructing the process. I could relate to your initial learning frustrations - been there, did that.

[@brian-cache]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aquavibes6259]

Only 2mins in & that's better advice than a lot of YT vids I've seen already so thank you. As a later life career changer with a hectic teaching job, I don't need to see a video on what someone is wearing to the office on their 'day in the life of a....' 🤦‍♀️😂

[@brian-cache]

Thanks for watching!

[@stefangabor5985]

Like any other job, there are pros and cons if you are looking for a job in programming. Regardless of what you see on the web, the most important characteristic that employers are looking, in new candidates, is simply their ability to think and solve problems. Any knowledge of programming languages is secondary. Projects are constantly changing and within a single project you can have several programming languages involved in resolving problems. While people with medium to advanced math skills feel right at home in coding, people less fortunate will struggle to understand simple concepts that are taught in school. How can you know if you are for it? Think about derivatives in Math, chain derivatives, and ask yourself how I can apply this in programming to solve problems. If you can do it, you will do great.

[@shaneholdenbottle149]

I think KZbin understands me 😅I was jumping here for there . My man save my time ❤❤thanks for sharing

[@brian-cache]

Thanks for watching!

[@xen0076]

The only video you will need to be a developer

[@fight4blaque529]

Brother Brian, I have been learning Python for the past 8-months and really have an understanding because of YOU! Your videos are ridiculously encouraging and have pushed me into a totally different era than I was before two-years ago. Thank you, and I look for MORE of your videos. Panther Strike

[@QueenReALady]

Thank you! This was very informative. I am starting to teach myself coding for job security. Also to build multiple streams of income. New Sub❤

[@jayattipoe6597]

Thank you very much Brian. I'm a total beginner and I really appreciate this video 🙏🏾

[@albertvillarias4361]

That's very straight to the point tip bro! Thanks so much 😊

[@valenciawalker6498]

I’ve been learning through boot camp for SE JavaScript, node is, react, Python, SQL, SQL alchemy, and flask ruby. Thank you so much for your tips very beneficial. I haven’t made it yet to an interview I’ve applied to many SE developer jobs. Thank you

[@biggmanbran577]

Thanks for the advice. Im starting to learn how to code and this video is really helping.

[@michaeloliver6745]

This is a great video. No crud or empty promises, just to the point, easy to understand and apply straight talk. If more people would make videos like this instead of goofy, fast talking flashy graphics and miracle solutions, they would get more subscribers. I like that you are articulate too. Nothing throws me off more than bad grammar and someone who says things in what seems like a different language.

[@SakthiSrikanthan]

Thank you!!!! This advice is so relatable, helpful and actually applicable! Amazing, thank you so much Brian!!!

[@gillesashley9314]

Dude literally decided to talk to me directly. He created this video for me.

[@welldiscerned7540]

I actually did my first coding assessment yesterday for ibm….waiting to hear back from them .

[@brian-cache]

Oh that's 🔥. Good luck!

[@IceeBergg_]

So thankful for your video here, definitely have a new subscriber in me for sure! I’m sitting here at the computer at my lowest point in life trying to figure out what to do to pull me out and I find your video through all the jumbled information I’m researching and I can’t say how much you’re helping me just off this one video😅 thank you so much😖

[@TheVeron]

Hey brian im about to go to college for computer science in 3 months but I know its a lot more theoretical then practical so I'm now currently learning python(litterly right now as we speak)and I just wanted to thank you for this clear guide

[@brian-cache]

Happy to help! Good luck on your journey

[@TheVeron]

yea also i had a question do you think i should learn 1 program deeply then learn another or just learn the basics of a program then learn another@@brian-cache

[@mbonisifletcher5513]

Good luck..

[@ericrichkid4990]

Thanks…. I’ve started my coding journey! I was confused as to what to do but you’ve answered me.

[@Online_Name]

Thank you, sir! Very encouraging, informational video.

[@lifewcj1264]

I would love a follow up video! Could you do another one of these? Maybe a video on each section that you covered? It would be awesome to get more of a breakdown :)

[@vishakhasingh5295]

definitely one of the most helpful videos

[@rslily]

I always like to learn from other people's mistakes so thank you for sharing what worked for you and what did not

[@lvnglxveant17]

My brother…I appreciate you for making this 💪🏾

[@yogibexargaming4600]

Just here to encourage anyone that needs it. This job market is brutal even with a formal bootcamp or college degree. Soft skills are what set you apart. It took me a year to finally land something and it’s an apprenticeship not even a permanent job. Just keep trying.

[@mrpawka]

That was absolutely refreshing and useful information! Well Done!

[@theGriffins101]

That clarity is what I've been looking all along..hats off brav

[@FabianBarajas]

Really solid advice from start to finish.

[@brian-cache]

Thank you!

[@laravencharde5614]

This is such a great video on how to get a job. Applicant Tracking System, Portfolios and Projects, Applying directly...Amazing!

[@PR-cv1if]

This is a great video! I’m just starting out and researching which direction would best fit like data analytics or data scientist. There are so many other options that it can be overwhelming to decide which thing to learn and when. Your video gives more insight into which direction I should go. Thanks 🙏 😊

[@brian-cache]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Maryanne_Muthoni]

My goal in 2024 is to finish with a tech role in SE, I am dedicating 2024 to learning.

[@hk254lyt8]

Umefika wapi? 😂

[@Maryanne_Muthoni]

@@hk254lyt8 Niko ALX doing hard things, niulize in January how things will be 😂

[@Maryanne_Muthoni]

@@hk254lyt8 Niko ALX doing hard things tu, come back in December nikimaliza

[@rainestorm762]

Same!

[@2Fplayer.H23]

I m pretty sure I m not the only one here worrying about consistency since I find it hella fun learning HTML,CSS and JavaScript

[@SempreMilan2712]

God bless you brother, this video is exactly what I was looking for.

[@briansewart5885]

As someone that made all these mistakes, I agree with your methods. It is critical to have a project to do. It may be quite hard to find a project if you are not already playing around with computers and have a need for something, but try and find something that is either needed or cool. For example, a friend just started designing a scoring system for a school sports day. He knew HTML, CSS and some javascript, and was starting to learn Python. He thought it would be fairly easy, but the fundamentals weren't there and he has learnt a LOT in the month or two working on it. He also found following along basic lessons a bit tedious and having a goal of a certain feature, GUI item or action for the program really helped.

[@AbdulBoyEeAmir]

Thanks Bro ✌️

[@NoOnE26267]

Thank you sir gives me clear persoective on whats to prioritize first

[@a.z.b.1916]

A word of advice for new joiners: Be cautions about big multis who offer you an easy way in but then will begin to outsource you to any kind of projects they got under their belt regardless what your desired path is. They will suck you dry and toss you out eventually as a 'generalist'. Meaning you will know a lot of different things but not enough to be a specialist in any area. And then once you hit the road after several years serving this company you will have no value as a developer.

[@Nyamolo_V]

can you explain this further and simply. You are saying something I really need to understand well. This is important information.

[@a.z.b.1916]

@@Nyamolo_V So as you know many of the large multis do project development by simply outsourcing their developers for a fixed amount of time to their clients. They have a number of ongoing projects all the time(a few that requires java BE and Angular FE and some others with react or c++ or anything that required for that project). When a new project starts and the company suddenly needs 5-10 React developer for the job(and they dont have the necessary resource available) they will begin to hire. They dont want to loose the project so they will go easy on the interviews just to be able to build up the necessary workforce and will promise all that you want to hear. Lets assume you as a young ambitious react developer got hired for full time by this company for this specific project. It goes on for 6-7 months and you work within you desired technology. But then suddenly the project runs out and you end up on the bench. You tell your boss that you happy to work on any other react project but unfortunately the company does not have any free slot available for you on any other ongoing development. You just became a reliability. Then a new development comes in with requirements for Node js devs. So your boss reaches out to you and tells you that this is all they got and either this or hit the road. So you either become jobless or start working with a technology that does not part of your personal development plan and before you know you will find yourself in a loop of unrelated projects, filling requirement gaps and slowly turning into a generalist.

[@gorflunk]

Well done. Persistence and Passion.

[@vedantkulkarni5437]

Straight to point, as a last year student this was so helpful 😊

[@cornelliouspollard273]

Straight to the point I like it I’m definitely subscribing

[@poutamamataira8884]

Solid content brother 👏

[@twismfamily]

Thanks brotha, I needed this to remind me where I'm at in my journey.

[@tonycharron73]

Awesome video Brian! (LIKED & NEW Sub'r) I've worked 30yrs as automotive engineer and looking to start my journey into coding as new career path. Your direction was very clear and inspiring. Keep up the great video content! GREAT WORK on editing, video & audio quality 👍🏻 Hope to be able to work with you on a future project 🤓⌨️ lol

[@germaninvasion121]

Can I ask why the Career switch. I came from sales and corp America now trying to get into med school. I feel like I don’t have it in me. (In my Early mid 30s)

[@TheJaynation10]

This video has given me the best advice on how to get a job in IT. I really appreciate it bro and I just subscribed to your channel.

[@esbi1124]

Hello Brian. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. It is very informative.

[@brian-cache]

Thanks for watching!

[@bboylorettoEight08]

I feel you man I payed $100 too for a bunch of tutorials that at the 2-3rd month I forgot what I learned in the beginning it was overwhelming. This helps tho man thanks for that good looking out

[@haibaidzokwomandre1468]

This is my roadmap - Html and CSS(TOP) -Javascript (TOP and coding by Mosh) - Git (TOP) - React (MOOC by Helsinki UNi and TOP) - Python (MOOC by Helsinki Uni and CS50P) - SQL (CS50 SQL) - NodeJS (TOP and Helsinki Uni) - ExpressJS (TOP ) - Cyber Security Basics by Helsinki university - Test-Driven Development (TDD) by Helsinki Uni

[@clamato422]

what is TOP, TDD. etc?

[@balazsio]

​@@clamato422TDD is just the abbreviation of test driven development

[@CrownCKB]

@@clamato422Top is The Odin Project

[@edmundob.guevarra9565]

​@@clamato422maybe he meant The Odin Project

[@ronygbo3290]

How many years did it take you to go from html to node

[@lcvmaddox3357]

Wow, thanks for this video, because I've been wanting to cut through the IT learning slog for a long while now!

[@brian-cache]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment

[@DSleazy]

how do you feel bout putting your freecodecamps certificates on your linkedin profile and/or on your resume? do you think it necessary to let your interviewer know how you been practicing/learning? great video

[@feedyoursoul5347]

This video got more juice that alot of courses out god bless you brother

[@ParrotMan01276]

My company is going under Brian. I think it's a good time to go back to school for coding. I'm going to WGU for Software Engineering with the Java Track. But I'm going to practice Python. Those two will be my main ones first. So I'm gonna do what you said for Python to prepare and then jump into school while I wait for the sword to fall.

[@brian-cache]

Just don't go into too much debt if you choose to go back to school! Python is always in high demand

[@abjee1602]

Sorry to hear that. Are you aware of the Odin project?

[@ParrotMan01276]

@@brian-cache Thankfully WGU is super cheap. Will almost be fully covered.

[@ParrotMan01276]

@@abjee1602 I just looked it up. It looks cool.

[@dennystreet2454]

I am just learning it to go away from stupid thoughts and it is fun ❤

[@georgeimus6102]

This video is extremely realistic deserves a sub from me. Cuz. I been in this computer science path for about 1 year now and I still don’t know almost anything just because I never put in too much focus on it until last month.

[@brian-cache]

Thanks for the support!

[@engineeringmadeasy]

Just come across your YT channel after reading Quincy Larson article on FCC 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽.

[@Clxudztv]

Melanin kings learning how to code is highly underrated. We're the goats.

[@vincentdunn5771]

God Bless You Brian! This is great! Thank you!

[@gamereactz]

I started as a helpdesk 7 years ago, then got a technical support roll that grew to technical administrator by the end. I had always set to be a software developer but got comfy as a system admin there after.. wasn't until I noticed more companies getting rid of the sys admin roll and moving into managed services was it when I decided to try out for software developer again. I took up a sys admin job that had plenty of developers and were very software forward. Over the last year and half I've been showing my interest and long story short I will start as a Software Developer next month!

[@limitone9564]

Congratulations! Job well done!

[@Dee-zy2xv]

Blessings to ya😅

[@shann_de]

Thank you. Very helpful. I’m looking to get back into BA roles but I have zero confidence. Been looking for a while now for free learning courses to build my tech knowledge to no avail. It seems like every BA job ad has Python or Jiva so clearly these are the two I want to learn but can’t lie this is very intimidating.