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[@codedrivenjeff1]

John Sins: a firefighter, doctor, teacher, astronaut, and self taught web developer! Is there anything you can’t do?

[@AJ_real]

Pretty sure he's a Chiropractor on here as well haha.

[@missinglink2416]

I want to like John..

[@jamesogletree4001]

Also jiu jitsu practitioner

[@westernpigeon]

he's my girlfriends local pizza delivery boy too

[@nats7367]

i think i saw him as a psychic on a wheel chair in some movies too but i can't remember the specific details

[@CodingAfterThirty]

Thanks for the transparency, really appreciated the openness. I have been so discouraged watching other KZbinrs that tell you how easy it is. It has been a struggle for me to start out. I am now 40 and been working as a software engineer for about 11 months now. Changed my life. Definitely was not easy but totally worth it.

[@DorianDevelops]

You're very welcome! I feel like I would be doing people a disservice by telling them it was easy. It was honestly hard to whole way through, I've been working as a developer for the last 3.5 years and I still struggle regularly with different problems. In software development you never stop learning and the problems only get harder but you're right, it's totally worth it! Also I like your channel and what you're doing there hope to see you continue to grow!!!

[@recklezz4]

Hey! Did you end up going to a bootcamp or were you self-taught the whole way.

[@christianmorera4127]

Hey really enjoyed your podcast together, took me a couple days to finish cuz the kiddo was sick but worth it for the great content.

[@RubbingPotatoes]

Who ever said it was easy ?

[@480borat]

@@RubbingPotatoes Clickbaiting youtubers. That's who.

[@DorianDevelops]

Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by and checking out my video make sure to like, subscribe and share!

[@dobbins5943]

Glad I found your channel man. 30 year old here on the beginning of the journey. I work a security job dead end but the plus side is i have ten hour long shifts sitting on my ass, set my laptop up in front of my cameras and get to coding every morning. Cant wait to share my success. THanks for the inspo!

[@programming7292]

Hey What Happened. Got a Job

[@lukeyluke9637]

How is it going now?

[@andistheinforitbutso7513]

Keep going 💪

[@Mwtorres89]

have you landed a job?

[@cherryfuchs]

This is funny, I am in the same position today. I work in security and sometimes I have spare time to focus on my studies.

[@PataCraft1]

I've been looking for this type of video for so long. I don't think anybody else did something like this here. All other youtubers show their current skill, but they don't show the progression and what it took to get where they are. This video is so valuable and inspiring

[@jenmitz]

This makes me feel a lot better about my own portfolio. It’s so hard to gauge when you’re ready for work. I’m still not sure, but it takes so much weight off my shoulders to see what you had when you got hired. Thanks so much for this great video!

[@christopherjschultz]

This was awesome getting to see your journey from beginner to most recent. My path was fairly similar to yours. Thank you Dorian!

[@em01234567]

Well done! You can clearly see the progress here and the emotion and the hard work behind it.

[@tonymorin6308]

Great video seeing your journey & progression. Start at the beginning. A lot of us think we need to be at the end from the word go & never put anything up that's not A grade. A very down to earth & honest video, cheers Dorian!

[@TheMinchMeat]

Amazing video Dorian. Currently undergoing the self taught route myself it can be hard to find a gauge for progress, but this is exactly what I needed. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work!!

[@NeoTheChoosenOne]

That is great man, thank you, especially made me understand that it is not going to be from 1 to 10 all the sudden, what you did here takes courage and I think it is a unique content.

[@lucasraza7395]

Loved seeing the progression! I'm currently making my portfolio site. Can be frustrating to look at the 'best' compared to what I have. Sometimes I forget it's the process that matters the most

[@brittanys6650]

Well done on the latest portfolio. You can tell you grew professionally, yet still keeping a sense of your personality and aesthetic with colours and animations. Loved the growth!

[@yuiyukinoshita6604]

I almost cried, I have been trying so hard and feeling like I'm not making enough progress, I'm already pushing whit React, pretty much reling solely on my Python skills... Now I decided to focus a little more on special things JS has, already finished my 1st portfolio and got really good feedback, like advice and that it was real good for my first time... I should take a break, but I feel like I can't allow myself too, TYSM FOR REAL! omg this video was up on my b-day!

[@prestinlau962]

Awesome video man. I just learned html, css and bootstrap myself and this is extremely motivating. Seeing where you started to where you are now gives me hope, especially since my work looks similar to where your first portfolio was at the time. Thank you

[@TheDamoo91]

Thanks for showing that real process with all the rookie initial mistakes and true progress. You won a new subscriber here!

[@michaelrobinson4019]

This has given me so much life, you don't even know. Thank you!

[@ashleyburns2314]

I’ve been practicing front end coding for the last few months and starting to get discouraged about my path, but the algorithm finally threw me a bone by recommending this video. Thank you for sharing your journey & your portfolio, it was definitely helpful! 🔥🔥

[@aloky247]

It seems that this algorithm has been pushing me in disguise.

[@Cashnomics2]

Hello Ashley, how has it been since the time you made this comment and now? Hope you got better?

[@TheJackTheLion]

Right??! I don't think even I was ever that bad!

[@brittneyboone2993]

Hi Dorian. Just wanted to say thank you for your honesty and great content. I'm trying to teach myself how to code and get overwhelmed a lot. It's good to have someone be open and honest about how hard this career choice is but in the end how it can change my life for the better. Keep the content coming and I will continue to watch your stuff.

[@hollychaffee606]

Great video. Appreciate the "realness". Helpful information that can actually be used to keep us as beginners not only inspired to continue but have some clear direction concerning our personal portfolios. Thank you!

[@lastnamefirstname2390]

Dude! You're awesome! Your authenticity and candidness is greatly appreciated in an industry that overvalues perfection.

[@xiampiii]

As someone that's been learning code for 4 months now, this is really encouraging. Makes me feel like I am not dumb!

[@Bloodborne11639]

how is it going so far?

[@master-ik9ro]

@@Bloodborne11639 co ask

[@mohammed_haddad]

This is super real and I can't express how pleased I am to come across this video/channel... keep it up Dorian, All the best.

[@paulezekiel-hart733]

it's absolutely great seeing this I like when pros act human and by that I mean (they show us that they also had a modest beginning ) I've been coding for like 4 years now and I haven't gotten a job yet this video is inspiring me to keep pushing Thank you

[@aayanshuklaa]

Alright watching this after a whole year and I’m still in awe how far you progressed and honestly these are the type of content that motivates people, its just the complete transparency and the honest opinions and guidance. Might start a yt page just to compete you

[@mr.gatame6187]

I can’t thank you enough for the work you put into this channel and making videos like this one. It helps a lot of people. Keep up the great work!

[@lilmatich]

I think your first portfolio was great. Even with tutorials I could never match that. Thanks for everything you are doing. Every time I'm about to give up I come to your channel for some motivation.

[@cherryfuchs]

I watched until the end and took a lot of notes. Thank you for showing everything you went through. This gave me hope that I might get a software developer job one day, too.

[@paulmclean876]

..great stuff - thank you for sharing! - just starting out learning solidity (eth) with aim to eventually understand the full stack...really enjoy your content - much appreciated.

[@anjobihis2052]

Thanks for the positivity, man!

[@ayshell]

This is so inspiring! Thank you! I think I'm actually gonna push it.

[@manuelpineda9067]

Great video, specifically was cool to see all the different iterations your portfolio went through, thx!

[@angelikialbanis9809]

I appreciate this video so much... Thank you, Dorian! And what a wonderful journey you've had, Bravo!!

[@lukeyluke9637]

Thanks for your honestly and transparency it inspires me at the start of my journey.

[@dannyjdhall]

I love this. Thank you for sharing your journey. Your story is very inspiring.

[@thabosiphiwemngoma1859]

Your honesty is your confidence. I want to extend it to you that you're doing well and I am proud on your behalf. This is the most honest video i've ever seen. Thank you for your courage. You're diamond because its easy to see through you but you're also unbreakable because of your courage to stand for the right thing. I am on the very same journey and would like to send my appreciation to you. Subscribed and keep the content coming!😉

[@shashasivuyile]

Man, seeing the progression! Thanks for the awesome video.

[@tommytejas]

Wow crazy, I felt like I was sitting beside you while you showed me what you have been doing. Great video!

[@mgan59]

Appreciate your authentic candor - great works keep going 🙌🏻

[@alvi88lee]

thanks for bringing us back from where all begins 😍 it’s inspiring

[@ynsanytsk]

I know this is an old video but I want to thank you for sharing this stuff with us, I'm coming back to the "programming world" and stuff like this really inspires me. Keep up with content creation, you make real good work. Thank you one more time! :D Greetings from Brazil

[@mrawesome1821]

This video is awesome! You're making me feel a tad more confident about my journey!

[@metascopeinitiatives2550]

I love the way you keep walking towards the camera 🤣🤣. Your channel is amazing Dorian. Very inspirational and motivating. Thank you. 🙏

[@darrienjohnson9053]

Really appreciate you for putting this up here. I’m learning now and this is inspiring. I went back to learn the basics instead of rushing thru and I play to start applying by the summer. Hopefully you see this and I’ll give you an update soon. Thank again!!!!

[@88savage]

Hey, any updates?

[@jonermarchadesch2887]

I'm so thankful that I saw this. I'm really having a hard time right now because I just graduated and I still don't know if I am ready into the professional world with my skillset. Thank you for giving me the confidence. After watching your video, I believe I am ready the way I am right now.

[@obey_giant]

This was cool to see into your process thanks for the video brother! 👍🏼

[@_Anna_Nass_]

“There’s a good chance I copy and pasted some of this and patched it together” thank you for your honesty💙

[@luisduarte3115]

Muchas gracias Dorian por tus videos.. Soy un Ingeniero Industrial de Venezuela de 50 años. Ahora estoy en Chile y hace mucho tiempo (25 años) desarrollé un programa para cálculos de prestaciones sociales con Fortran 77.. siempre me ha gustado la programación... ahora a mis 50 quiero darle un impulso a mi vida y estoy comenzando a conocer Python. El ver tus videos me ha dado ánimos para trazarme la meta de ser un freelance donde pueda desarrollar aplicaciones con mi experiencia en SCM... Saludos y éxitos... gracias nuevamente

[@drakecoleman9364]

This was awesome! This helps me out a lot. Thanks so much friend

[@mimifranklin9887]

I really liked this video and most of all...HOW HONEST YOU ARE...THANK YOU!

[@ofeenee]

Thank you for sharing. I’m motivated!

[@kirstenkeller3310]

Dorian- Thank you for this! You make it feel real and attainable!!! Aaaaand I just bookmarked you! : )

[@pablitocodes]

Great content.Congrats on your success.

[@junfengou6856]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your works

[@Bondhio]

Love the coded with the help of coffee and beer touch at the bottom of your resume 😂 thanks for helping to give me inspiration to keep learning!

[@Well_Its_Me]

Thanks for the motivation and good vibes

[@09olivation]

I’m starting my developer journey and I can definitely appreciate your feedback on your journey self-taught I have much respect for you. I actually just signed up with a Boot Camp and I know you’re not a big fan of those but I know how difficult it is to learn coding. I know I’m going to need some resources but I do I like the way you’re sharing your story that is not easy and I can respect your journey I also see you do jujitsu so that’s one of my hobbies as well thank you for sharing.

[@jahjahtruth]

That was cool watching the progress! Thanks for being vulnerable out here lol! Takes guts man! But needs to be shown for sure.

[@oluwapelumimiracle8157]

I really like this ,well explained and has a lot of ways to remind me to keep going and not give up ....I had a lot noted down which I am gonna work on pretty soon👍👍

[@hectortorres6567]

This was great. Thank you Dorian!

[@lillimeyer1993]

This video was awesome. Thank you! New subbie.

[@amaniexplores]

This was great, very transparent, i really love your channel, i am starting on coding from scratch, not even sure where to begin but hopefully it'll become a career for me in the near future, good luck everyone!

[@abusami1552]

Hope you are still goin at it!

[@attiqrehman8550]

This was fun to watch, motivated! Getting to know your journey is so much inspiring. Thank you for the vid man.

[@DorianDevelops]

We all start somewhere! I remember looking at web developer portfolios and thinking that I would never have a portfolio that looked as good as theirs. Truth is, it just takes time and the more you do it the better you get at it. Thanks for watching!

[@attiqrehman8550]

Sure, I'm in same phase i think, HTML, CSS done, now learning Javascript

[@DorianDevelops]

@@attiqrehman8550 nice! This is when it starts to get hard. Don't give up, you got this!

[@gabrielsmagicktome]

I don't think your formatting was bad for HTML, the tabs and the comments makes your code very readable. I can understand it and as a matter of fact seeing the beginning of your code in the head section reminded me that I needed to comment my meta and link tags. Coming from a Helpdesk background documentation is key, especially for the next tech to read over your documentation should it be passed on to another tech. Granted I could see some parts where the closing tags are a bit off-tabbed, but it is very noticeable and easily correctable and understandable.

[@jonathanbushapa]

Thank you for the great content sir, this is what I needed to hear!!!

[@mohamedmohidiin6787]

It was great motivation for me as a junior devoloper from Journey to becoming Web Developer as soon as possible Tnks for your opening our eyes That's amazing journey

[@EricksonAspa]

Appreciate you for sharing your journey. Keep it up.

[@carldrogo9492]

This is the true definition of perseverance! ❤️

[@michaelsnow2839]

This is perfect man. Great content

[@DorianDevelops]

Thanks watching! I'm glad you liked it and I hope it helps!

[@lep2525]

Really liked seeing the progression.

[@albertorochalopez7586]

Past febrary some colleague from my work told me I should learn to code in python, and then began my self thought journey. Making constant searches about lessons and courses in KZbin made YT algorithm start promoting your videos to me, and you are an inspiration since then. I'm 38 and I'm about to enroll in a part time front end bootcamp here in Barcelona, where I live. Being part time it means I will mostly still study on my own a good chunk of the time, so probably life and your videos prepared me for this. Thanks for all the motivation you already gave me many days when I was too exhausted or bored. If one day I got a job as a developer I will probably be in debt with you. ps: I'm going to absolutely take inspiration of your portfolio once I have the skills to do it.

[@ross2812]

Your honesty is commendable. A rarity these days when the vast majority of people seem to project fake experiences.

[@RUFeelin]

Bro, you're an inspiration - thank you.

[@josephquiroz9770]

Thanks man. This brings me a lot of inspiration.

[@pranansubba9587]

You are really an inspiration to many of us. Thanks Dorian.

[@aakash-codes]

Really loved your transparency man.❤😊

[@kadexdark]

You're pretty cool! Your content is helping me and motivating me a lot!

[@jouba2799]

Great video thanks for sharing your journey so inspiring

[@oliver4078]

one of your best vids - thanks !

[@thejourneyofamom]

Thank you Dorian for sharing.

[@iamkirky]

Thank you for the motivation!

[@BrianTaylor541]

its cool to see how hyped you are about the progression! @8:30

[@artkarapetov5712]

This is really interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@mache3984]

an see you're getting a bit emotional. Congrats on your progress. I wish you the best. Where you were vs. where you are now is a beautiful thing to see.

[@paulezekiel-hart733]

thank you for this again now i'm much more confident in myself

[@rajeevbhattacharya4842]

U say that this is boring for us ,not at all . I was wondering that as a begginer u made great web pages . I would love to see more videos like this . Keep going man u got some great content .

[@Zz-lp8yr]

Thats very cool that you sent that, very helpful.

[@InglesporMinutoconAnthonyMartz]

hey, Dorian keep it up. The quality of your videos is getting better. the thumbnail on this video was what really made me click. You are already looking like pro-KZbinr. The content is great. It is a really inspirational man, you are going to have tons of subs. Just keep going. I have been teaching myself to code for over a month and I'm really having fun with all the things I'm learning. I would love to keep getting tips and advice regarding this path I have taken. Thanks man.

[@DorianDevelops]

Thank you very much Anthony! Getting comments like this keep me motivated to make more videos! I'm glad that you're enjoying coding so much. It can be a love /hate relationship at times but it's a great path to take and I'm happy that you're on it. Keep me updated on your progress and good luck to you on your journey!

[@InglesporMinutoconAnthonyMartz]

@@DorianDevelops im really happy to see the growth of your channel man, congrats. at this point I have learned HTML, css, js, sass, git/githup and vue/vuex. I'm giving the final touches to my portfolio. nice catching up with you man.

[@chawaphiri1196]

Just how you introduced yourself in the video was enough to let me click subscribe. I hope I find it informative

[@principioequivalencia9455]

thanks for the commenting advice!

[@nenadbenke9834]

Great work bro! You put a lot effort on all that stuff. Can you make a video to show us the projects you've made in your portflio? Thanks!

[@diwakardayal954]

Thanks for the inspiration dorian

[@Connected_ToTheVine]

Thank you so much, really helpful!

[@BlackGove]

I love your Channel , I been coding for six weeks now , Im hoping to get a job my next year

[@Envision_]

Hey Dorian, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Like you, I am a self-taught programmer, although I have been very lucky to have a few very good senior-level devs in my social circle who have been a great help and perhaps the reason why I started with this crazy project altogether. You gave me a lot of very good ideas to set up my own professional portfolio. Thanks again and best wishes from Berlin!

[@enjoythelife2233]

Maraviiiiiilla hermano!! muchas gracias

[@HighlyProductive_]

Thank you sooo much for making this!!

[@DorianDevelops]

No problem 😊

[@mindys.4632]

Looks good to me! Congratulations again!

[@DorianDevelops]

Thank you!

[@mertvak]

man, your beginnings were the shit, like literally :D

[@thisnotdog]

this made me feel better thanks