How I Became a Software Engineer (UK) | No CS Degree & No Bootcamp! [CC]

How I Became a Software Engineer (UK) | No CS Degree & No Bootcamp! [CC]
Hey everyone! In this video I talk about how I became a software engineer in less than a year without a CS degree or coding bootcamp.
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* LEARN TO CODE RESOURCES*
JavaScript Beginner Bootcamp on Udemy: www.udemy.com/course/javascri...
The Web Developer Bootcamp 2021: www.udemy.com/course/the-web-...
Blogpost - 100 Days Of Code: Challenge Accepted And Completed: / 100-days-of-code-chall...
Blogpost - How I built a React Native App for a hackathon: / how-i-built-a-react-na...
100 days of coding Twitter thread: TemiOlukoko/statu...
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www.hackerrank.com/
www.codility.com/
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*TIMESTAMPS*
0:00​​​ Intro
0:34​​​ University
3:21​​ My Graduate Scheme: Rotation 1
3:51​ How I Learnt To Code
6:56​​​ My Graduate Scheme: Rotation 2
8:30 Software Engineering Interviews
#blackengineer​ #softwareengineer

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank for watching! Check out the description box for all of the resources I used to land my first job! These are the timestamps if you want to skip ahead: 0:00​​​​ Intro 0:34​​​​ University 3:21​​​ My Graduate Scheme: Rotation 1 3:51​​ How I Learnt To Code 6:56​​​​ My Graduate Scheme: Rotation 2 8:30​ Software Engineering Interviews

[@jy7140]

Thank you so much Temi, really appreciate your transparency, no sugercoat. Big thanks.

[@4teen56]

Nice video content and thanks for sharing your life with us. You are just so real. Wish you all the best with this journey

[@eimissokolovas]

Wow, I'm impressed by you Temi! Thanks for advices.

[@TemiOlukoko]

No problem!

[@tofunmilawson4391]

Love this video ! Currently doing the web development bootcamp and enjoying it !

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank you! Ah thats amazing! All the best with finishing the course 😀

[@aryanmandi7748]

can you please tell me some tech companies of uk which are highly payable

[@TemiOlukoko]

@@aryanmandi7748 usually big companies (Google, Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Microsoft etc) pay a lot. Fintech companies or finance companies also tend to pay a lot

[@aryanmandi7748]

@@TemiOlukoko thankyou so much

[@samuelkelly2197]

U.K. That was a brilliant presentation by all standards and also well structured. No messing around and straight to the point. I definitely would be contacting you as I have subscribed and hoping to get subsequent presentations of yours. I definitely will follow the hard work you did put in. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@fuadsalah8286]

I'm in year 11 and thought I'd want to be a Dentist until a few days ago I wanted to be a software engineer.

[@TemiOlukoko]

Amazing, good luck!!

[@adonai4453]

I am also considering switching from Dentistry to software engineering. What made you want to be a software engineer instead of a dentist?

[@fuadsalah8286]

@@adonai4453 I just found that dentistry isn’t for me and my cousin is a software developer and it made me interested so I looked into it.

[@fuadsalah8286]

@@TemiOlukoko thank u

[@user-xg2nc3vw3x]

same!!

[@1MrElusive]

Giving me motivation 💪🏾💪🏾👌🏾 thanks for this

[@TemiOlukoko]

Glad you found it useful!

[@elizabethmuir713]

Thank you so much for this video was really inspiring to watch. I have a CS degree but been out the game for a while but now getting back in there using udemy and other platforms but I have a quick question, currently in your new role what languages are you using and what type of projects are you now working on? Well done for your hard work and drive truly inspiring!

[@omotanwaayeni6028]

You're an inspiration, always❤

[@sarahb6758]

Thanks for being honest about how stressful it can be .

[@TemiOlukoko]

No problem!

[@Alan.livingston]

If you are pushing yourself and learning new stuff it’s always going to be stressful. Feels good though.

[@steveetches6013]

Thanks for you video. I’m a geologist who is now looking to change to a career in software. This is a really encouraging video!

[@TemiOlukoko]

So glad you found the video useful. Good luck with your career change!

[@joshuaoyadokun3502]

Thank you, Temi

[@cryptosuburb6476]

great story, congrats!!! 🔥

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank you!!

[@App_driver_bsb]

Wow you are so smart I wish I can be like you one day !

[@berlykimibei7774]

I recently i graduated from uni with a geology degree but i feel like that's not my field...been doing some software engineering training and i am loving it

[@love83forever]

Well done girl!

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank you so much!

[@mrwhipp69]

very informaitonal video, thank you

[@TemiOlukoko]

No problem, glad you found it useful!

[@abdiguleid9216]

Well done you have inspired me to start my journey as a software developer

[@TemiOlukoko]

This is amazing to hear, good luck!

[@NomadJRG]

How goes your journey? Did you make it?

[@waweru1621]

I am also an aspiring self taught dev .Thanks for sharing your journey . Oh and i am also your 1k subscriber 😂💪

[@TemiOlukoko]

Amazing! Good luck on your developer journey! And thank you so much!!

[@jamil420]

Are you working as a Dev currently? How long did it take you?

[@andreroberts2472]

Great video lots of good content you are sharing. With that said, I'm having a hard time understanding how your thumbnail says you did this without a boot camp.....but you used a Java boot camp, am I missing something lol I'm just not understanding. I guess you mean a traditional boot camp? Either way great video, respect the hustle

[@abokorahmed9064]

You are hero :)

[@deedontcare584]

I been working in logistics for the past 10 years I also produce music and Dj on the side I been thinking about changing my career choice and doing something more technical to do with computers only issue is I have no grades from school since I dropped out but I’m interested in trying to get into this industry since I’m a creative person

[@solomonkorede07]

Thanks for sharing your experience…. But I resides in Nigeria… been learning JavaScript for a while now I’ll also like to take the bold step u took by joining a team and work on a project…. Where and how can I get sick opportunity??

[@nurudeenolalemi5187]

Your story totally resonates with mine, see you on the otherside

[@TemiOlukoko]

Happy to hear this!

[@TheWatcherAbove]

Interesting. I went through a similar path, except I started with a Bachelor's in Geophysics and found myself in IT instead. Transitioning to software engineering became more logical.

[@noodlechan_]

Wow you watch Dave’s Garage, Bjorn Bull Hansen, Linus Tech Tips, The Math sorcerer, Computerphile… Are we leaving the same lifes? 😅😅 Cheers bro good taste

[@abubacarrjawune4210]

Very intresting.you are amzing

[@chancefiveless4962]

thank you very much you gave me hope that I can become a software developer or engineer with no experience I have dedication and interest in software developement or engineer

[@TemiOlukoko]

Love to hear that - good luck!

[@chancefiveless4962]

@@TemiOlukoko thank you

[@KD-mh3xv]

Finally, a self-taught British coder on YT.

[@praiseoyeboade5761]

Love this video! For a front end interview position do I need to know data algorithm?

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank you! All companies interview differently. I would imagine that FE positions at bigger companies would require you to know your data structures & algorithms and smaller companies may not. The best thing to do would be to do a few interviews and see what they ask you!

[@shawshankredemption1382]

Hi, this video is so inspiring, May I know what was your entry salary please? An approximate would do. And did you finish your degree in the UK? Thanks again.

[@unapologeticmoi]

Love your drive

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank you so much!

[@Susanyoung7000]

Great video thank you. Can you recommend any current hackathons and also where can one sign up for 100 days of code? Thank you

[@TemiOlukoko]

I don't know of any hackathons at the moment but if you want to find out more about the 100 days of code challenge you can read this blog post I wrote: medium.com/@temiolukoko/100-days-of-code-challenge-accepted-and-completed-3114a1d56614

[@sarahabe1221]

Finally someone from the UK

[@jjjjjkkkkk]

I think a lot of people make the same mistake that you did, in thinking that doing front end courses will make you a competent software dev.

[@momscorner47]

How can we sign up for hackathon and what’s the eligibility criteria? Please let me know

[@davidjarbas7334]

I'm a beginner and I've been learning during a long time with no result. You definitely opened my eyes! So the 100 days of code really works?

[@TemiOlukoko]

So glad to hear that! Yes it does! If it wasn't for the 100 days of code challenge, I'm almost certain I never would have taken the leap and learnt to code. If you document your journey online (twitter, instagram etc) you'll be a lot more likely to complete it! Good luck with you coding journey!

[@davidjarbas7334]

@@TemiOlukoko thank you so much! And i really love your videos

[@TemiOlukoko]

@@davidjarbas7334 Thank you for watching! I appreciate it ❤️

[@luckyloser5962]

Guys, if u work as a software engineer, could you ask these questions: 1. Where I be able to learning? Maybe free courses, videos, lections 2. How much time do i need? 3. How to choose profession? I know there are a lot of profession like veb, frontend, backend developer, data science in the programming field 4. How to write CV? 5. How to pass the interview?

[@Mill10n]

I really want to do it but I don’t know where to start 🥺

[@bilaliq1449]

Great video!! Thank you for all the info. I am planning to change my career as a dentist to software engineer. I have just started to learn python myself and really enjoying it. Thank you for the motivation. Can I please ask what type of salaries can you expect as a junior with no experience in london?

[@TemiOlukoko]

Salaries can vary within London depending on the type of company you work at. Some big tech companies will pay juniors a salary of up to £50k whereas smaller companies may pay £20k. I believe the average pay for a junior SWE in London is around £33k

[@woolfel]

The real problem is how programming is taught in universities. You're not alone and many people have the same issue. Sadly universities are stuck in their ways and refuse to change how they teach programming. Having grad students teach programming is completely wrong and not effective. To be a good teacher, you have to explain things in a way the students will understand and grad students generally don't have those skills.

[@hellothere8812]

I have a MSc in Civil Engineering but I want to do Software Engineering, but would hate to go back to university for financial reason and time constraints.

[@TemiOlukoko]

Some good options for you would be to self teach using online courses or books. Alternatively you could sign up to a bootcamp. If you're not sure what programming language to start off with, check out this video on my channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYqyXqdtrpp7q68 Good luck!

[@hellothere8812]

@@TemiOlukoko Thanks I’m going to self teach a lot first to be 100% sure software engineering is what I wish to do. After looking around a lot I feel like it would be very difficult to get a software engineer job without a CS degree, nearly every entry level software engineering job asks for it. I’ll see how it goes I’m currently checking to see if I could complete a cs degree in 2 years instead of 4 years considering my current qualifications. I wouldn’t mind doing 2 years for a cs degree but I could not go back to uni for 4 years 😂

[@TemiOlukoko]

@@hellothere8812 I think CS degree requirements are heavily dependent on where you're located. For example, here in the UK we have a lot of entry level tech and SE jobs that don't require CS degrees (SE grad schemes, apprenticeships etc). Also, once you self teach, you could start taking on freelance projects as experience before applying to full time roles as a lot of companies value experience over degrees. I know a lot of SE's have taken that route and been successful but again this is all dependent on location! 😅

[@hellothere8812]

@@TemiOlukoko I’m from Scotland. I was wondering about apprenticeships, do I have to go back to university for that? I think most of them put you through university again. I have a MSc in civil engineering and and bachelors (hons) in civil engineering, would I still have to do the full 4 years at university with these apprenticeships? Thank you for replying btw really appreciate that input 🙂

[@TemiOlukoko]

@@hellothere8812 Wow I just moved from Scotland to London! I don't know the specifics of apprenticeships but I would advise you check out this website to find out more: www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/ I would say that with your engineering background you should go for graduate SE roles where they train you on the job. Check out this website to look for grad roles: www.gradcracker.com/

[@MuhammedSalim-lw3bi]

Is learning python and dsa enough to become a software Engineer?

[@scy8152]

Very inspirational story, I've just graduated from uni with an accounting degree but I have 0 interest in getting a career in this industry. Would you say it would be ideal to study a masters degree in CS whilst self teaching to code?

[@TemiOlukoko]

Congrats on graduating! If you do a masters in CS then you'll learn to code during it but its likely you'll need to do some self study outside of your course anyways. Definitely go for it if its what you want!

[@maxpower7086]

Don't bother with those conversion Masters in CS. I've been working in the computer industry for over 20 years and you almost never meet anyone with a degree in CS and never a Masters. It just isn't required. Most programmers in the industry seem to be self-taught, same with the computer engineers. How do you even know you'll like coding? Best to try something like Code Academy for an intense 3 month course, at least you'll only have spent about £50 for the privilege.

[@desklamp701]

@@maxpower7086 what would you say is the easiest way to break into the industry for someone who doesn’t have a degree

[@JjEeOnG]

Hellow can I ask how did you find that Hackathon? I wanna make a website with another person but I don't know where I can find the person who want to make website with me! I'm in Uk. Is there any website for it? Thx 😊👍

[@TemiOlukoko]

Hey! I did the code first girls hackathon a few years back but i'm not sure if they're still doing it. You can always try to build the website on your own instead

[@modupeola4988]

Hi I'm inspired by your story I'm also very interested but I've started multiple times and stopped Just been inconsistent I started close to when you did with colt Steele but stopped along the way. Listening to you has shown me what I would have achieved if I had continued. I'm hoping to restart asap Any tips on consistency?

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thank you! Consistency is definitely something a lot of people struggle with. I would suggest trying to plan your studying and set aside some time every day or every other day to learn. So you could maybe dedicate 1 hour every day in the morning to study. This will help you build a routine over time! You can also check out this video where I give some study tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHjCgniPf7SVoZY Good luck! ❤️

[@modupeola4988]

@@TemiOlukoko thanks for the tip I will make sure I restart and keep consistent Will update you on how it goes Thanks for the videos

[@Saj1.02]

@@modupeola4988how did it go?

[@hincha013]

Hi, I'm colombian, I've knowledgement as programmer and I'm studying the English. do you think that I can get a Job in UK? (sorry for my bad English)

[@TemiOlukoko]

It depends on the company you are applying to - bigger companies tend to give visas/sponsorships!

[@spacee2481]

I feel like this is something i could get into but i have an awful memory! I guess you need to have a good memory to do this...?

[@Coopek4]

Hi Temi, thanksfor the content :) Quick question: Currently learning python but unsure on what route to go down once I’ve finished the basics,would you say web dev would be the “easiest” path to start with. Bit confused at the minute on where to go next, I just want to get my foot in the developer door so to speak as soon as poss. I’m from the uk btw.

[@aylinciccc]

Hey first of all sorry my English is not the best. I started coding few months ago and the important thing is what do you want to achieve with coding? Are you more visual or logical. Example web and app developer would fit me more so I started to learns HTML ccs and JavaScript but if you would be more more interested in data science etc python would be the best to start.

[@jesusblan3333]

@@aylinciccc Hello aylin, since you started a few months ago do you remember how your process was to get started? I'm thinking about it but since I know absolutely 0 from IT I can't even start o even know how to know if this is what i like

[@rodolphcheveron1155]

Question for you guys: if I know html, css, JavaScript, React for web dev. Am I a software engineer? No backend language

[@TemiOlukoko]

If you build software then you are a software engineer!

[@jermainemyrn19]

How many hoirs a day were you coding?

[@verrat3219]

data structures and algorithms is the most important module in a CS degree, which is also why employers prefer employees with a CS degree. not saying that you cant learn it without one, but employers will always go with the safe route and pick CS graduates, which makes sense. plus most of these big companies have some software that looks at key words in your resume to screen ppl who dont have a relevant degree like CS. so although you can find a job as a software engineer without a CS degree, you will certainly find it harder to get the job compared to a CS graduate with a good grade, especially with how many people studying CS, it reduces your chances tremendously. just to clarify i dont find it fair, because i can imagine someone without a CS degree be a better coder than someone with one, this isnt unheard of but a CS graduate will always have the odds in their favour.

[@maxpower7086]

Don't think so. From experience the hiring team are interested in one thing....how well you can code. Can you solve the problems that they are working on. What Degree or grade is way down the list. I don't know where a lot of graduates think they'll be applying to, they imagine it'll be some large corporate where everyone is a grad and only the best will get in. I've been on that hiring team for small-medium companies and it's your skillset we're interested in, if you've got a degree then great but I have to say that a lot of grads fail the code tests. They just don't have the experience.

[@TemiOlukoko]

I can see your point but I have to disagree. I don't have a cs degree and i've been approached for swe roles at Microsoft, Amazon etc. Doing a CS degree will definitely help with your understanding of ds & algo but this is something you can learn yourself - I lhave indeed learnt it myself! I also think location is important. In the US I would imagine that companies still value cs grads over non cs grads but in the UK (where I am) very few companies require you to have one.

[@ibrahimahmed-io6pc]

I really need help. I'm in my last year at college and i have no experience with coding and i don't know if I should do apprenticeship or uni. Please can anyone suggest me something.

[@TemiOlukoko]

It depends on your situation, i.e. how much money are you willing to spend on uni/college or a bootcamp? Or would you rather go straight into the work force? The good thing about apprenticeships is that they train you on the job and you get paid. Weigh out the pros and cons of both so you can make a decision that is best for you

[@aymanslifestyle4800]

Hopefully going to apply for final year Software Engineering degree in one of the uk universities in 2022..I will be happy which university is good to do degree i software engineering.. also I am very much interested to code if you don't mind pls let me more about 100 days code

[@TemiOlukoko]

I didn't study software engineering at university so I'm not the best person to ask. Although I'm certain there will be a list somewhere on Google. If you want to find out more about 100 days of code then check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGSocomroph1j80

[@monstermoonproductions6035]

The title of this video is misleading. It gives the impression that you have never coded before which if you watch the video isn't the case. You have experience in using two different programming languages in STEM subjects you studied at university. This alone will get you a job as a software developer straight out of university! I have a friend who did R during her Natural History degree. She graduated during the Pandemic and now works as a programmer using that same language.

[@cherishi.o9051]

This was really helpful I’m trying to get into tech. How did you find doing the hacker rank project you did as a newbie?

[@TemiOlukoko]

Glad to hear you found it helpful! Being 100% honest, it was hard 😂 I needed a 60% to pass the test and got 40%. But as I said in my video, I hadn't been studying ds & algos for that long and I reckon that if id started studying earlier, I would have passed. I would suggest dedicating at least 3 months to ds & algo prep before you apply for roles!

[@cherishi.o9051]

@@TemiOlukoko thank you for the honest response. I will definitely include more data structures and algorithms whilst studying 😊

[@LeahRebecca]

so hard working

[@TemiOlukoko]

Thanks! 😂

[@f00kwhiteblackracismwarsh07]

During an interview, do they ask what gpa you got and what major or degree you study?

[@TemiOlukoko]

I live in the UK so we don't have gpa's - our equivalent is a degree classification. We put our university details are on our CV and i've occasionally gotten questions about projects/assignments i've worked on but not much more than that. They mainly ask questions about the skills you've listed on your CV/resume and may ask you general technical questions too.

[@yessirri686]

👍👍

[@LyteFlex]

Omg 😮

[@___m16]

How much is the salery is what I came for 😊

[@joshuaoyadokun3502]

Hey Temi, what do you think is the pay range for graduate software engineer?

[@rudycarv2197]

Hi Temi, I really like your video it kinda opened my eyes to certain aspects for the journey to become Junior Dev, I'm currently on a Bootcamp with FireBrand I'm studying MTA Software Delopement Fundamentals 98-361 and MTA 98 -381( Introduction to Programming Using Python) they will also prepare me for a Job interview I am aware that if I get a job offer as junior dev I would have to go for a pay-cut, that's a sacrifice I would have to make then hopefully later I would start to earn more as time goes. May I ask you what should I learn after those ? Many thanks 😊

[@Mercifully-Millicia]

and where are you now?

[@rudycarv2197]

@@Mercifully-Millicia UK

[@Mercifully-Millicia]

@@rudycarv2197 did you get the job as junior Dev?

[@rudycarv2197]

@@Mercifully-Millicia Hi Marcia, not yet I am self studying more and on the look out for apprenticeships, what about you ?

[@Mercifully-Millicia]

@@rudycarv2197 I am about to start my bootcamp next week. So does that mean bootcamp are pointless? Because you left this comment 8 months ago? And you still have to study more before finding work? What’s the point in bootcamp then? I’m still confused!

[@cursedlife272]

I am an indian from Tamil Nadu . I can't buy a laptop for my study because I am poor . Can you offer a free laptop please.

[@ItiswhatitiS_2.0]

Hi Temi, Are you currently in employment, or perhaps working for yourself? I have an idea, well afew but 2 main ones. I am looking for a tech developer to put my ideas into action. I am unsure how to go about it. You are the first video I have come across involving tech eigineers in the UK. Would you possibly be interested in taking on projects

[@achbanilacran2061]

How much are they paying you? How much? Money? How much money? Money, money, moneyyyyyyy!!!!!!

[@muhammadumar6511]

Kindly tell how much a backend programmer can make annually in uk? Thank you

[@NomadJRG]

Depends best contracts for devs tend to top out at around £700/day. Best case as a perm up to £120k if you are in a lead/senior lead position.

[@KaizorianEmpire]

last i checked computer science is a degree on how computers work. coding is ajob lol you don't need a degree

[@TemiOlukoko]

There's a common misconception you need a computer science degree to be a software engineer. You clearly didn't watch the video as the whole point of it is that you don't need a degree to be a SWE.

[@connor-2797]

@@TemiOlukokohate to break it to you mate , but he just said you don’t need a degree

[@ArmDoorsNCrossCheck]

Its like saying: How I became a Surgeon or a Civil Engineer without a Degree. Please, lets make a distinction between a Software Developer, and a Software Engineer. A Software Engineer is a protected title in countries like Canada and the US. To become a Software Engineer in Canada, you have to: 1. Earn a 4 year accredited BEng in Software Engineering. 2. Join a Professional Society. 3. Acquire 4 years of supervised experience. 4. Pass a Certification Exam. 4. And finally, be Licensed to practice as a PROFESSIONAL Software Engineer. What this means is that when I make a software update to a critical system, for e.g. a Rail Terminal Management Software System, I Endorse that update with my Official Stamp: So that in case my update screwed up, they come after me and screw me. Thats how serious it is to call yourself a Software Engineer. You are a Programmer(or a Software Developer at the very best).

[@kurokaizen1889]

We don't care. Now move along. She's a software Engineer.

[@aljebraschool]

She's my nigeria person .. 😂

[@klarnorbert]

You should wash down that smug from your face.

[@BLASTTHEFOOL]

Suck your mum

[@reddie8130]

What?

[@fastdeliveryl708]

im older 33 .. just learning at freecodecamp .. i worrk full time unffortally