How I Became A Software Engineer Without A CS Degree

[@BrinleyPavitt]

We need more people like you giving good solid advice, not just recommending things because you're getting paid for it. I really appreciate this. Thank you!

[@SidneyBuckner]

I appreciate that!

[@JamesCrossJr]

i also went down the learn on your own path. totally agree, the first interview was so scary but worth it. i was surprised when i received the offer. building a visual portfolio to show was also helpful. keep the videos coming.

[@juelb4658]

Amazing! I also received a scholarship to a bootcamp, and am currently pursuing it full-time. So very inspiring as a career changer :)

[@SidneyBuckner]

Congratulations to you and your scholarship! Go for it 100% and I'm sure you'll do great things by the end of the Bootcamp. Good luck to you. I would love an update about your progress throughout your studies. What Bootcamp are you going to?

[@juelb4658]

@@SidneyBuckner thanks! It's a Software Engineering bootcamp in the UK

[@wildatlanticman568]

and if your white and male you get nothing

[@Pixelb33]

It makes me feel good to hear you recommend Colt Steele. I found him and I love him! Makes me feel like I’m on the right track.

[@SaraCarvajal23]

Your story is so inspiring! I've been working in tech for a year and your video on how to make a study plan has helped me organize my time and actually make time to study and fill those knowledge gaps I know I have.

[@SidneyBuckner]

GAH! I'm so glad I was able to help! Thank you so much for watching! And let me know if there's more you want me to talk about to help.

[@_cipriano2282]

I graduated with a degree in MIS and I have been having issues getting hired right now because of the pandemic. I am not much of a programmer myself, but the field of IT is MASSIVE. Having a knowledge of programming is useful, but it is not the only path. A degree in tech really improves your salary and job prospects for sure! I met people that have already been in the field but go back to school to get that degree. Hopefully you pursue a master's now that you have your degree! cheers!

[@beverlykwok9704]

I rarely leave comment but this is such an awesome video, great content and perfectly structure, very clear and on point. thank you so much for sharing, Sidney!

[@SidneyBuckner]

I appreciate that! Thank you

[@Shiiinobu2222]

Everyone going through a self teaching path is inspiring ♥️ you're so inspiring !!!

[@SidneyBuckner]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing.

[@LawrenceDCodes.]

Congrats and thanks for the timetamps!

[@courtneywright9858]

Thank you so much for taking your time to speak your story and sharing!!

[@SidneyBuckner]

You are so welcome!

[@imosil34]

Hi Sidney, just came across your video and it’s truly inspiring and awesome. I am in the same process of transitioning into tech and it is tough but thanks for sharing your story🙌🏿

[@SidneyBuckner]

Best of luck to you as you make the transition. I would love to speak with you more sometime about how your progress is going. Is there anything you're struggling with right now? Maybe I can help.

[@imosil34]

Sidney Buckner omg yes I would like to speak to you more. I have a lot of questions for you haha but at the moment I finished the HTML and CSS lessons From freecodecamp.org. At the moment I am battling with JavaScript which is super tough. But currently struggling with adding JavaScript to my projects. Appreciate your kind response.

[@SidneyBuckner]

@@imosil34 Please email me @ [e-mail] and we can get you scheduled on my calendar.

[@m4marceldev]

Andrei is amazing! I can't say enough about his JavaScript course.

[@carriep4158]

Hey Sidney! I love your energy and I'm so grateful I happened upon your channel! :-) You inspire me.

[@SidneyBuckner]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@crystalredmon3204]

I got a scholarship to a bootcamp as well. I graduate in January. I'm crazy excited but I get overwhelmed by the amount of stuff a person can learn. I know I don't need to know it all but it's sometimes hard to know where to focus. Best of luck to you,

[@dlove9034]

How'd you get the scholarship?

[@SidneyBuckner]

How did I get a scholarship to my boot camp? They had a special program for people to get assistance in payments so I went for free. I would love to hear about your progress now that you’ve graduated! Hope you’re doing well

[@BellePerjuste]

Fantastic VIDEO Sidney. Thanks for sharing, bookmarked the links.

[@itheblackwolfofmyfamily]

Thank you for sharing an astonishing history. Do you mind sharing your projects that got you a job.

[@semenyodokpo9855]

Am so happy for you! You are such inspiration!

[@SidneyBuckner]

Thank you so much!!

[@andrewurom7760]

Nice. Thanks for the resources

[@SidneyBuckner]

Thanks for watching my video! And no problem

[@l.al.3136]

Hi Sidney, thank you for this great video. Can not wait for you to be my mentor.

[@SidneyBuckner]

Hey there Lina. So good to hear from you. I hope you've been well. I would love to hear more of your progress soon. 😍

[@Url_jay]

very Ispiring... im busy with Javascript with freecodecamp... its motivating to keep on

[@SidneyBuckner]

Glad to hear that! I hope everything has been going well

[@BrendaMichellleTech]

Love this video! Thank you so much for all your tips :)

[@SidneyBuckner]

Thanks so much for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@Denise99881]

So beautiful articulate and well spoken❤️

[@SidneyBuckner]

Thank you so much!

[@waynegreen7970]

What you said at @04:30 timestamp of the video was insane!!

[@rverm1000]

what i find alarming is the res 200 applicants per coding job in my area. getting over the first hurdle is next to impossible .

[@Juzzyjuzzy]

I owe my knowledge in webdev to Colt Steele.

[@ProgramWithErik]

Hey Sidney! This is great. Keep killing it with these videos. I have a few friends that are in a KZbin develeper Discord group. If you ever like an invite hit me up :)

[@TaniTech1111]

Great vid❤

[@fastdeliveryl708]

question… I work full time and do some other stuff. I cant affordd to attend to a face to face bootcamp unfortunately. Im interested in front end dev . do u think with this course at udemy i can get study part time?. like only 2 hrs a day. Is it realistic ?.

[@SidneyBuckner]

I think that really depends on how much you are willing to schedule time to work on progressing through a self paced course in a way that keeps you leveling up and inspired to learn. 2hrs a day can be a great start! But so can 30mins as long as you keep the routine up as much as you can. What about this course seems interesting to you? Are there other resources you’ve researched too? There are a ton of questions you’ll need to ask yourself before diving in. And my recommendation would always be to try a free resource before you spend money on a thing you change your mind about or can’t commit to.

[@bitcoin-now-and-beyond]

Thanks, Sidney. I love your content and your looks. Really beautiful young lady.

[@SidneyBuckner]

Thank you so much!

[@takeriagriffin3904]

I tried to go to school for cs, but the classes along side with my cs classes and ultimately decided to quite. Im so scared for the interview process with me only being 19. how did you find recruiters?

[@SidneyBuckner]

I had help with the bootcamp I was in, and asked a few others I knew with jobs if they liked their recruiters.

[@SweatySockGaming]

Honestly try to go back and take a lighter course load

[@concernedviewer6909]

What are some of the personal projects you worked on? An aspiring developer asking lol

[@SidneyBuckner]

A blog website with some gallery pages and a few freelance projects for people I know

[@Memoriasxvida]

I want to pursue being a software engineer, but I've never been to college before. I don't know if I'll be considered less? Have you met anyone with just a high school diploma/GED that's a software engineer?

[@SidneyBuckner]

Majority of the folx I studied with only had GEDs or High school diplomas. I know a lot of people who only have their high school diplomas and are Senior Engineers. Take a look at FreeCodeCamp and some other free resources to start. Make the commitment to try this and see how you like it.

[@Memoriasxvida]

@@SidneyBuckner Thank you so much!

[@sri411]

Hello🙏, I am looking for your valuable suggestion, My name is Sri and I am from India,I am now 30yrs age I have worked 5years in aviation and my degree is in aviation,I lost my job due to pandemic and now unemployed I am willing to change my career in IT/software side I have zero knowledge and don't know where to start can you suggest which will help to learn and land in job ASAP, I request your suggestions on which language or where to start Awaiting for your valuable reply and thank you for your valuable time Thank you

[@SidneyBuckner]

I would suggest looking into getting certifications if you don't want to spend too much time learning how to code. COMP TIA, an AWS certification or a SAFe or a Scrum Alliance Certification. If you would like to discuss options further please set some time on my calendar: calendly.com/sidney-buckner

[@Jay-uh6qn]

Is it true that you have to be in a position before you're 30?

[@SidneyBuckner]

No its not true and I am curious to know where you heard that from...

[@Justmy4cents]

Great video. I'm taking the traditional route and earning a degree In Computer Science. As a Computer Scientist one of the tools we use is programming, but that's just one tool in our toolbox. I think the term " Software Engineering" is used too loosely and some don't understand that coding is not Engineering. That said good luck with your career.

[@SachinSharma590]

👋

[@bramburn]

You don’t take a break when talking. Do you breathe?

[@SidneyBuckner]

The power of editing.

[@ReyBanYAHUAH]

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[@hantu4321]

It's not hard I started coding at 4th grade so whats your excuse even a primary schooler could do it

[@SidneyBuckner]

My excuse is that Im not a child! LOL what's your problem, dude?

[@hantu4321]

@@SidneyBuckner no problem just talking to drone as I find it better than talking to people

[@Ella-gn8zp]

@@SidneyBuckner Nice response.😂😂

[@kizarumelon2477]

ur giving advice about u in 2016. ur 4 years too outdated. In orther words, ur advise no longers carry any weight. Delete the vid girl

[@SidneyBuckner]

People asked me how I became an engineer and I state that this path doesn't guarantee a job for anyone. Have several seat and YOU make a video about advice that carries weight.

[@kizarumelon2477]

@@SidneyBuckner your's has no weight. its like a grandpa talking about how he stuck gold during the california gold rush. its no longer relevant to todays market

[@SidneyBuckner]

@@kizarumelon2477 Have a good day. Make your own content if you feel this isn't relevant.

[@keithcarrillo8238]

@Kizaru What on earth are you talking about this is exactly what ppl need to hear to get their foot in the door, not yours

[@connorc9826]

What's your advice? I'm pretty sure this is how a ton of people do it. Cmon don't put people down.