How I Became a Software Engineer Without a Computer Science Degree

I became a Software Developer at Google as a Self Taught Programmer. In this video, I will share all the resources I used to learn programming and to crack the coding interviews without a Computer Science degree or coding bootcamp.
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1. Java Course for beginners: www.udemy.com/course/java-tut...
2. Data Structures and Algorithms: www.coursera.org/learn/algori...
3. Leetcode: leetcode.com/
4. Android Development: www.udacity.com/course/new-an...
5. Node with React: www.udemy.com/course/node-wit...
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[@jesulobajohn8468]

1. Learn a stack 2. Build projects 3. Solve leetcode 4. Apply for jobs Thanks man

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for summarizing. I really appreciate it. There's one last thing that's absolutely necessary: "Don't Quit"

[@jesulobajohn8468]

That's very important

[@adityadwivedi8798]

what is stack

[@pranavyeole102]

@@sahilandsarra I won't! Thankyou so much!!

[@itsaaron6423]

@@adityadwivedi8798 its a lifo structure

[@Adjust91]

People really overcomplicate how to get the job when in fact the hard part is keeping the discipline to study everyday to get to the point of applying. This is a great, simple video, thanks!

[@marvelmad7]

could you tell me whether MSC Biotechnology Graduate be selected for data scientist job?

[@strather7919]

I could never thank you enough for the things that you've taught me here today. I've been trying to learn coding for so long and do you have inspired me to not give up

[@TimelyTurtle]

​@@marvelmad7hey I'm somewhere at the same place, let me know if you have any idea.

[@contort69]

Subscribed! You have the correct style of communication , precise and exact no salesmanship no fluff its obvious you are the real deal.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks 🙏

[@neoanderson1865]

Brother I want to thank you for taking the time and creating these videos. I've been doing terrible in my technical interviews and was really doubting myself. Thoughts of giving up and changing careers came up, but these videos have given me life again. I wish you nothing but success in your endeavors.

[@marvelmad7]

could you tell me whether MSC Biotechnology Graduate be selected for data scientist job?

[@aryanshringi2290]

I don't know what to say, how greatful KZbin suggested me your video and channel. Being a finance student , I am at the same point of time to add some programming skills. Always confused whether it makes sense or not ? Now you inspire me to believe in yourself and do what you love . 🔥

[@sahilandsarra]

Very well said, Aryan! Thanks for sharing your experience. Good luck!

[@ajaykumarrout1590]

@@sahilandsarra what was the best course for become a software dev.. I am also finance background

[@ssunilkumar775]

@@sahilandsarra hello sir I have completed bcom course in 2019 presently I working in a Factory due to financial problems of family now I am interested to learn software jobs is it possible for me to get job as software because I'm from non technical background please suggest me what time it takes to learn software courses self learning now I will purchase laptop and what processor is better to learn programming language please reply brother

[@AdityaSingh-bo4tz]

1.u are an iitian🎉, not any random guy from jhun jhun wala college. 2.u did ms from USA from a very gud univ.. 3.competition in USA is far less than in India. 4.am so confused why u did master in mechanical if u wanted to do job software industry.. 5.b.tech was not enough to make u Realise that this not right branch for u

[@Jerdo2]

You have the best real world advice on KZbin. I'm grateful for your advice

[@patriciacifra6726]

Thank you for this. I will keep you updated with my job applications.

[@zohahs5276]

Amazing to see how someone can get into Google just by doing free courses off the internet , it surely proves that its will power and consistency rest are excuses and a lot of whinning! Congrats on Getting in Google!

[@sahilandsarra]

Rightly said. Thanks Zoh.

[@w3.editor]

@@sahilandsarra are all these courses free?

[@luqman.t3134]

@@w3.editor not all obv .

[@lothbrok7084]

He is from IIT bro, one of the prestigious institute in india🤷

[@ahnaf1158]

@@lothbrok7084 he says that he doesn't have a degree bro

[@priyankjoshi24]

I'm glad I got this video on my youtube home, I'm a 9+ years experience mobile app dev with tier 3 college degree, I can say I did good so far with my career considering where I started but always worked on smaller org, and wondered what is so special on this top level companies & their devs, and on some level I undermined the value of the data structures & algorithms, as we're mostly taught they're of no importance in these colleges, I guess your suggestion on Algorithms course & LeetCode can be a good start for me, thanks

[@sahilandsarra]

Hi Priyank, 9+ years is a lot of experience. I'm sure you'll do great. Good luck!

[@tosinakerele3604]

I will see you at the top, man!

[@avinashavinash3756]

this video shows the power of self discipline and growth...my gratitude has increased to another level...thanks a Lot!!

[@LunaFlahy]

Your video motivates me a lot. I was told by my ex I will never beat those smart guys to land a job. Sometimes when I thought about his words, I felt discouraged. But watching your videos inspires me again.

[@tsubasagaming5168]

Man, I love this guy .. thank you for inspiring. I am being productive because of you. Bro, just don't forget me when you get millions of followers

[@aletom01]

I subscribed to the computer science university two years ago, but I left after one year to study something humanistic, but I really want to become a software developer, I hope I will become what I want to be in the future and your video is an inspiration to me!

[@yomo1232]

thanks man, you gave me a lot of motivation and information that I needed

[@ryanbanis2998]

really motivating keep posting!! videos like these

[@ehteshamali2893]

The most to the point and realistic video. Thank you brother. :)

[@kaiyeager5442]

Thank you sooo much for all ur heads up.😍😍 I'm 14 year old who wants to learn more about software engineering and ur help means the world to me ❤❤❤

[@-Shahbaz]

This video has boosted my confidence!! Thanks 👍

[@bigman-nn9mw]

Thank you Sahil! This helps!

[@dilipisharayt]

Thanks for the advice sir!

[@skshorts29.9k5]

You both are really POWER COUPLE .

[@blakefillon7131]

Congrats, you got yourself a new subscriber!

[@estivee]

I got fired from my job as a delivery driver in august due to budget cuts. I moved back with my parents at 25 and started to learn python. Thanks for the motivation in this video. I will not quit, I will believe in myself, I will strive to be better every day and try harder than the other guy!

[@sahilandsarra]

You’re doing great Konrad. I wish you all the luck 👍

[@dithakongsefatsa4948]

I'm thinking of getting into it but I'm really scared because I honestly don't have a good academic record

[@RaghavJain264]

@@dithakongsefatsa4948 bro u have to trust urself

[@trainermansam]

@@dithakongsefatsa4948 Don't let the past hold you to what you can do now! I wish you luck and the best thing to do is START!

[@niharikadeb617]

How r u doing now plz motivate us

[@Sindoku]

When it comes to what happens to the memory when adding an element to an array list, that it depends on the language. Java’s implementation is going to be different than Python. Instead, I’d say concepts like memoization is more important. Unless of course you plan to only use one programming language the rest of your life.

[@mohdjibly6184]

Newly subscribed....thanks for sharing your journey and steps to take to become a software engineer bro :)

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your support. 🙏

[@almightyHammer]

Thanks man. This was really helpful

[@prabhrajkahlon3852]

Hey, Thanks for such an informative video. Can you please provide an roadmap for software developer ( like what to learn after data structure and algorithm)

[@bipinbipin-wv6ej]

Really loved your video! God bless you!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Bipin! God bless you too.

[@devanshshukla5231]

Wonderful insights you gave thankss 🙏🙏

[@zakaullah7601]

sometimes YT recommendations are worth it... being a final year student i m looking forward to learn alot from you..

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your support. 🙏

[@dulanjanadevindabandara6648]

Thank you. Subscribed immediately!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks very much for your support. 🙏

[@nikhithababy2828]

This video was very clear ,helpful and inspiring.Thanks for sharing us your journey

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Nikhitha!

[@perfi4333]

Congrats man! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks very much.

[@mahiranjan0617]

Our college degree anyways don't help us in becoming a software engineer. Yes some good colleges do bring companies on campus but we are self taught only. College teach us C on turboC and asks us to submit handwritten program files... that's their only role. So don't let this feeling of not having a CS degree stop you from doing great things ❤️🔥

[@sahilandsarra]

I agree with you 100%.

[@marvelmad7]

could you tell me whether MSC Biotechnology Graduate be selected for data scientist job?

[@kumudsalunke248]

Amazing!! Subscribed✌️

[@sparshsharma1343]

Amazing. You provided valuable resources.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Sparsh.

[@sgzz1024]

Thanks for the hope man🙏🏻

[@mohsinarshad4221]

i am now starting to learn SE studying online and many people are saying that you cant do but while watching ur video your words hit me deep that you can also be a Software Engineer without degree like me no one said that and really it motivated me thanks a lot brother keep shining.

[@baby_boldx853]

Hi I was searching some like u. I don't have any degree but i want to become h SE can you help me.

[@g-fourgaming8657]

What are your ages?

[@shivinunitholi2493]

Thanks to YT algo that I happened to stumble upon this vid. Pure Gold, I must say! I started learning how to code only at 36 after spending years in corporate sector doing customer service and other non tech jobs. I took up a Python training program at Udemy and I wish to learn Blockchain in the long run. Would like to connect with you as I have a set of queries related to programming. Thanks for such encouraging and insightful content. Subscribed!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks very much Shivin! Good luck with Blockchain development.

[@farulahmed7644]

Thanks bro… i’m glad i found your comment, i’m 29 and i’m thinking to try now

[@AmitSingh-sw8qb]

@@farulahmed7644 and I’m 25 and thinking it’s already late.. 😂

[@farulahmed7644]

@@AmitSingh-sw8qb never late bro

[@kunalvr]

much needed, you have my gratitude

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Kunal

[@adrangitej6733]

Bro I get huge👏 inspiration from you I'm also mech student ! ❤️ Thanks for your video

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Adrangi! Good luck!

[@christismysavior4]

found your Channel through KZbin recommendation..Found this very useful! Thank GOD 😊 subscribed your channel bro!

[@bibekdhkl]

I am 3rd Semester CS Student but your videos resonates the things for me too❤️ Thank you brother, SUBSCRIBED🙏

[@sahilandsarra]

Hi Bibek! We’re happy you found the channel helpful 😊

[@shanks2757]

Bro which course are you doing ? I guess you're from Nepal so I'm asking I'm confused about what to do next cause I just finished my highschool.

[@returns623]

@@shanks2757 He is doing the Bachelors related to computer science (either Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering, or BSc CSIT)

[@noahkampamba2265]

You're sooo inspirational thank you for this video

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks 🙏

[@xp10290]

This great video man and very motivating!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Xavier!

[@logeswaranrathinasamy8174]

Subscribed immediately. This video is very clear and helpful and thanks very much for sharing the info. Plz keep such great videos coming. And if you can provide links to the courses and materials resources that you used for preparation in the Description, it'll be useful for us to go to the right ones. Thanks again. Much Appreciated. God Bless.

[@sahilandsarra]

Hi Logeswaran! This is a great suggestion! We’ll add the links of these resources in the description of our videos 😊 that’s for for sure more convenient! God bless you 🙏

[@sahilandsarra]

I have added the resources. Let me know if I missed anything. Thanks!

[@logeswaranrathinasamy8174]

@@sahilandsarra Thanks. Links to Everything mentioned in the Video are available in the Description AFAIK. Shared the Channel link with my social circle. I'll also comment with video suggestions. Cheers.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks very much Logeswaran!

[@ritusukhija3620]

Nice video hardwork leads to success Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your comment and support!

[@AllthingsFoodieTX]

Not always there’s a lot of people who have put in the work and did not get hired or get the chance sometimes it’s hard work other times it’s luck other times it’s knowing someone who is nice

[@hemobhai1]

You're great, thank you.

[@adnanjaved8160]

Best video on career in programming

[@mysterymove3667]

Great video , love you for your direction to beginners , Thanks !

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks very much!

[@mysterymove3667]

@@sahilandsarra you deserve that , welcome .

[@almousafir4041]

Very interesting👍👍 Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏 Have a great week-end!

[@sahilandsarra]

The pleasure is ours!

[@almousafir4041]

@@sahilandsarra 😍🙏👍

[@Jamal-df7vh]

The inspiration from you is dope thanks 🙏

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks! 🙏

[@techthief3278]

Thanks a lot!! you saved me from after paying more on my degree and wasted some lakhs and again need to pay for the Edu-Tech Platforms to get placed at big companies with good packages. Once again no words thanks means a lot:)

[@leonelmessi3010]

did u get placement?

[@jeromesimms]

Great video and inspirational too! You have gained a new like and a new subscriber

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks very much Jerome!

[@ComeHereGreatness]

Anybody can be anything as long as you have the right information in front of you. All you need is enough material to do the work. However, you will never get paid nearly enough as someone who has a degree. I know this because this was me. As soon as I went back to school 20 years later and got my CS degree my income increased more than one would think. Plus, you have more opportunities than being stuck in a software position that you may or may not like.

[@marvelmad7]

could you tell me whether MSC Biotechnology Graduate be selected for data scientist job?

[@bhargavacharan2262]

Thanks a lot for sharing!!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your support. 🙏

[@uzmrolev8820]

Thanks dude, I'm a college drop out trying to get back in the game. I appreciate you sharing your experience, so we won't have to make the same mistakes.

[@ItsBarmanji]

Good luck i absolutely admire drop outs coz of their sheer risk taking mindset. Best of luck mate!

[@oiya100]

Doesn't matter if you have degree or not, if you are good at problem solving, you'll be a good developer.. All the best

[@baby_boldx853]

Hello I'm also a drop out (1st year btech😢) I want to become a Software Engineer can u guide me.

[@ItsBarmanji]

@@baby_boldx853 JUST DO IT :) be consistent (dont watch too many tutorial just watch 1 or 2 get your basics done and build, more u build on your own more u learn, first make clones then jump on creative ideas ) why did you drop own if you're uncertain(your sentence have "want to" that's weird, I mean you should have drop out when u had a job or enough skills to freelance and how did your parents allowed that 0-o)

[@Shreya...1]

​@@ItsBarmanjido I need a laptop or computer to start with?

[@vamsimullangi5911]

hi brother I am a big fan you. your my truly inspiration. from rejected to placed in Amazon and Google. congratulations for that brother. only one request from my side. how to increase problem solving skills in coding. please do make a video on that topic bro. it will help full to so many people .

[@universemystery2485]

Thanks for this video really inspired 👍

[@sahilandsarra]

Good luck!

[@tusharniras]

That’s true! A good thing big companies don’t ask for degree and they invest in finding a good candidates. I’m also not blessed with a degree neither any certifications and I got hired by Amazon & Google.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for sharing your experience. What do you think was the main reason for your success?

[@bpjreactstv4998]

Did you have network

[@tusharniras]

@@bpjreactstv4998 let’s connect on LinkedIn and let’s talk.

[@tusharniras]

@@sahilandsarra I don’t want to sound funny but I don’t like giving up… staying up to date with technology helped me

[@bpjreactstv4998]

@@tusharniras ok what's your LinkedIn

[@rrohitkumarsahu2627]

sir you are working so hard to get all this but nowadays the problem is that no one wants to do hard work........but firstly we have to do some hard work. i can truly claim that your habits are also good in daily life.

[@karthi_jpg4747]

This video really help me to start learn a coding ❤

[@integrate2945]

This is my 3rd year. Major: Computer science. You've given me the best advices. Thanks to youtube algorithm first. 👻And then a bunch of thanks to you 😍😍😍

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks 🙏

[@vikasmikado]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers 👏 🙌 ❤️

[@sahilandsarra]

Thank you so much for your support.

[@harshavardhanakk1342]

I have interest on software Engineer but I'm little confused about what to do in software engineer? What difference between software Engineer and software development? Should we have to create app, software in software engineer?

[@ml-techn]

Hi Man, thanks for all the content you are putting. I am preparing my Google interviews and I have never done any LC and had a computer science background but I have to re-learn from scratch. I am estimating 300h working to refresh DSA and 100 LC and Blind 75. Do you think it’s Enough time? I know that it really depend on people learning ability but I am asking this question to try to find the right time to ask the recruiter to prepare. Thanks for your help. Also, I would to know if is there any order I should follow to study, I mean for example leaning recursion before learning tree.

[@sanjansshetty]

a small tip : have a smile on your face while making your videos. good and helpful content thankyou

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll work on it. Still very new to talking on camera, will take some time to get there.

[@prashantkishor5505]

It just came out to be a great help to me❤

[@sahilandsarra]

Glad you found some helpful tips here 😊

[@Martialarts7700]

I like it very much thanks Power Couple

[@sahilandsarra]

Thank you!!!

[@moseskr6503]

Great advice, thank you sir. Seems like I have been wasting time and effort studying Html and CSS.

[@w3.editor]

No u havnt wasted basically he just mentioned that what languages he wanted to learn , you can also learn what you want

[@omkattarle8]

When i see this video on my home of youtube and i watched it and directely subscribed and like the video and yes share to my friends 😁😁 Nice video ❤❤

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your support. 🙏

[@princephogat3527]

Thanks bro this video just helps me choosing my career as SDE in my future. I'm confused bcse of this that what if in the interview they ask about my degree but you clear all the doubts thanks I'll always appreciated this video in my whole life now. Because of you now I'm ready to choose a better career plan without any hesitation. Thanks Again #PowerCouple But can you plz suggest me I have to start with Python or Java you said in this video???? just last confusion if you help me out of this. I'll be very thankful to you in my whole life.

[@Jamal-df7vh]

Always dope...I'm gonna make some great moves✨

[@sahilandsarra]

Good luck 👍

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Thanks 🙏 i will follow you to learn coding by heart 💖 ❤️❤️❤️

[@MusicWorldak]

Finally I found a video that cleared all by doubts

[@sahilandsarra]

Glad it helped.

[@praveenchakravarthy2776]

Man!!! your videos are truely inspiration for my dream to work in google brother...i've one doubt which makes me so anxiety...i've 4 years of experience in software engineering(FULL STACK) in rockwell automation(3years) and siemens(present) in india...now i'm getting ready for google like learing ds and algo, system designing..damn sure i'll be good on those too...my question is 1) can i apply google california directly from india 2) do i need to have master's degree for that? 3) am i eligible for google usa?...please brother clear my doubts!!! by the way big fan from INDIA😇

[@hitensamalia]

Thanks for inspiring!!

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your support. 🙏

[@mrigangkoshekharroy9932]

Brother please help me out! I have alot of questions! Before that i wanna share something! I was searching for such ideas on youtube and I came across your channel which is an amaing guide for beginners. Unknowingly you're helping alot of dreamers to believe that dreams do come true. So, the thing is that :- 1. I don't have a bachelor degree! (Long story behind this, i was doing B-tech but then had to leave that because of some family issues and after that i was in depression for a long period of time and lost faith in everything! But now i guess i'm good, still confused!) 2. I'm learning the basics of Python from internet. Didn't buy a course. 3. I really wanna get into this field because i love tech. 4. I'm currently working as a customer support executive in an international voice process because that's the only option i have right now to survive and help my family! 5. And i'm 28 right now. 🙁 Do you think without a degree and learning Python will help me to get into this field and get a job in those reputed companies! Please guide me! I need your help brother in this journey! Am I on the right path or i should i change something here, i need your suggestion! 🙏

[@ritikadhikari8827]

Thanks for this video

[@souravrouth5333]

Thanks man.. you are great

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks Arman!

[@shubhekshabanik8058]

In my school days i had choosen pcm with c++ nd I loved doing coding more after 12th i wanted to go with physics honour but i couldn't because of being bullied and considered an immigrant.. Yes I did gave up and graduated with BA honrs which I nvr wanted but still I love coding and was searching for any way to get back to the life I have dreamt of.. Currently I m working in tcs as a senior associate but doing my side hustle to learn coding and get a job.. Thanks for the inspiration..

[@elizabethlenthang702]

Thank you so much bro😊 I was struggling how to start and which lang to start.

[@channelege8325]

I’m 14 and my dream is to be a software engineer. I started coding with python a week ago. I’m going to keep pushing!

[@pook7274]

Hows it going so far?

[@abhijeet4239]

I'm very happy that i started my career as a mern stack developer

[@charlesbaldo]

Thank you, you are what is called autodidactic, (self taught without a teacher) i have been programming 40 years never spent a day in college. I bought an Apple II with an attitude I would learn something new every day. Coded 8 hours a day, I got a huge break in 1982 when IBM PC came out and there was a great need for BASIC language like what I learned on my Apple. At that time everyone did COBOL and Fortran on mainframes.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for sharing your story, Charles. Really inspiring.

[@CEO_OF_HUMANITY]

Thank You , Bro

[@error_404n]

Thank you for the video.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks 🙏

[@AmitSharma-th4tn]

You are inspiration ❤️. Motived me to become web developer.

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@Winterlilly851]

This is very helpfull because unfortunately I don't qualify for taking a course in CS because I didn't have the subject in high school that were need for it, thank you. You have given me hope

[@kiritogoldsmith9354]

brother i am last year student at cse branch. due to covid and long vacations i stopped learning and now i cant even solve basic data structures. but from last week i have started learning java programming also solving c++ and javascript questions.

[@MdRadoyan-uk6mc]

Sir keep it up......

[@greatmentors391]

How come he learnt so much than 90 % of software engineers

[@kulandairaj5931]

Great bro

[@dineshkhumanstudio]

Your video make me a motivated,,love it ❤️👍🏻

[@sahilandsarra]

Glad I could help ❤️

[@ujjwalgupta2890]

You are the inspiration of today's generation

[@sahilandsarra]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@shafqatrasool401]

Thanks this video is very helpful to me

[@anann8281]

Today probably I failed my interview and this video just popped up. Thank you and KZbin.

[@sahilandsarra]

Failure is an essential part of growing. Good luck! ❤️

[@anann8281]

@@sahilandsarra thank you for support

[@popamaji]

I was waiting for 'how long did it take for you to go from absolute zero to first job'? how did you pay the bills while learning?