How I Became A Software Engineer Without Computer Science Degree | Amazing Story

[@a_pizza_is_fine]

This is 100% spot on. I have no degree and taught myself how to code at age 30 and have been in the industry as a software developer for 2 years now. If you have dedication and drive anything is possible, don't let anyone tell you different. Stay hungry, never stop learning and challenging yourself. Great video

[@programming8304]

Brother can you guide me little 🙏 bit

[@programming8304]

I want to ask you few questions just

[@a_pizza_is_fine]

@@programming8304 Sure, send me a message

[@programming8304]

@@a_pizza_is_fine brother, I want to be a java developer and I know a java developer are responsible for the development and software, and application, but I'm quite confused when it comes to Java developer should have various knowledge like oops concepts, designing pattern, Multithreading, eclipse IDE, framework , MVC, and also when it comes to learning CSS, HTML, javascript, why should Java developer know these skills,Java developer also responsible to design website, please tell me that's the reason they should know about CSS HTML, javascript, and I want I want second question also one question instead that why should I learn CSS javascript and HTML, or are Java developer also responsible to design web site please tell me

[@programming8304]

@@a_pizza_is_fine and my other question is also that is not enough having knowledge only to become a Java developer IDE like swing or NetBeans, and just also a knowledge

[@shokz260]

Inspiring! I quit my sales job to go to a bootcamp and now I work as software developer. Greetings from Brazil!

[@amigoscode]

Awesome man well done

[@colorblindkid720]

Nice! I’m doing the exact same

[@campini8242]

Boa mano! Estou fazendo facul de Arquitetura e aprendendo desenvolvimento. Quanto mais opções, melhor :P

[@namuhurahphionar397]

I really want to join this world of software

[@namuhurahphionar397]

This is impressing, no matter my back ground Let me trust God

[@sayhi2kojo1]

Formal education will make you a living, self education will make you a fortune. Jim Rohn

[@PedroDVC]

Amazing quote!

[@BillClinton228]

If you don't have a degree in CS and don't know how to code in binary and ancient san script language, don't even apply for a job. You are too inexperienced. - Every Senior Dev

[@giftfolique464]

@@BillClinton228 😁😁

[@lakshaybansal2097]

@@BillClinton228 just wondering.....can a person pass degree in cs ....without knowledge of it.....and if he did ....what is being taught in degree😅😂?????

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

And freedom from education will give you freedom from illusion of success and failure. I don't like education, never did I like learning. I want to be artist of my own self. The only responsibility greater than any is the one you take for yourself. And the only fight you need to win is the fight against yourself for yourself within yourself.

[@wg9657]

Great interview. Started at 36, finished bootcamp and now working at my first developer position.working and learning for 10 hours a day. It is never too late..

[@amigoscode]

👏

[@SriRam-fp1kt]

Where did you learn from brother?

[@isharaperera2323]

Awesome work

[@jiggyone868]

Wow. You just motivated me man

[@JasonScott1991]

Awesome stuff man, which bootcamp did you go with?

[@yasirnoor865]

I'm 24 and I'm learning to code. This is so inspiring. I'll come back later Insha'a Allah when I land my first job. Wish me luck.

[@TiiaraTelevised]

Same I'm 24 going on the self-taught route! Best of luck :)

[@RabbitConfirmed]

SimonsSays I tend to believe that this is actually a good way. I was in school and learning to code there can also be frustrating. If you want to have a relativeley easy entry into the business, I would recommend starting with HTML, CSS and Javascript. That way you can be used very fast in the industry to do stuff. To learn real backend programming, it's also good to learn another language like Java, C#. But with HTML/CSS and Javascript alone you will be able to make a frontend job already and it helps you to get some confidence I think. That's from my experience.

[@Veronicao]

Can I be friends with you guys? I’m 24 as well and going self-taught. I don’t have any like-minded friends and would love to learn from you all. ☺️

[@TiiaraTelevised]

White Rabbit thanks for the advice ☺️💜

[@TiiaraTelevised]

Veronica Osei sure ☺️👋🏽

[@miiasiin]

since i didn't get a degree in CS, i did the best thing one could: surrounded myself with really great software engineers/mentors & joined a company that fosters learning culture. 6 years later & i have no problem being on par with colleagues, who a have a degree.

[@raytamga1126]

Please i need advice like you people bc i have a degree in finance and i would like to reconvert into cloud architect engineer and later i will do fullstacks engineer and back end. Please help me with your advice

[@massoudaryaee9606]

What do you recommend me? Im 35 years old and I have fun spending time in computer. is it the right age for me starting Web developement?

[@AdriGDev]

@@massoudaryaee9606 Your age doesn't matter as long as you are determined. I'd say go for it if you want to do it. And stay focused! :)

[@hassanimoudjahid1065]

Masha Allah really a good advice please need more information about coding

[@MyBinaryLife]

but how? how did you join a company when you didnt have a degree or experience? all the jobs say they need one or both. all of them.

[@jafuk]

I'm a software engineer and coding for 38 years and have no A-levels or Degree. I have worked for many clients from Government to Dotcoms and have experienced many cases of discrimination even today, regardless of many years of experience. Discrimination tends to be from companies / interviewers that have academic backgrounds. It's either snobbery or didn't like the fact that I knew more than them on some occasions. I have freelanced for the last 20yrs and feel hard work and determination has finally paid off. Thanks for sharing.

[@aswadsyednaz3073]

What if I can teach myself and also have a university degree? Can I work in the IT industry without struggling?

[@nrgking1667]

Hi, I’m 16 years old and I’m really interested in software engineering. what are some things you did to help you get started?

[@yarikurdi]

@@nrgking1667 I just started and I'm 32 so you have a golden chance. just start with 1. HTML, 2 CSS, 3 JavaScript. Today is better than tomorrow. Trust me just do it. You here already is a good motivation.

[@javier.alvarez764]

Just build small projects you will learn faster if you build small projects than just watching youtube tutorials.

[@yashaswikulshreshtha1588]

I truly admire that, something that I want in my life too, Successful life isn't great enough for me I want a life which can't be comprehended through human perspective. I seek freedom from reality and truth because they don't exist, the only that does is "Nothing". Accidents don't happen on purpose, because they're meant for greater consequence if we're willing to let go.

[@etchhhh]

I’m learning python at the moment and I’m doing my ALs...after my ALs in sha allah I’m planning to do my bachelors degree in UK to become a software engineer.Inshallah everything will go well...Love your vids man! Greetings from Sri Lanka!

[@stevesmith9287]

Good luck 👍

[@tushargoyal3804]

"I see myself as a Junior Developer that makes you more humble, values everyone idea that's how we learn"

[@afonsocruz8916]

Hey! I was working as a safety officer in Brazil and quit my job to learn programming! Today I work as a front end developer in Rio de Janeiro and I knew my intuition was right! Do never give up guys :)

[@justSomeChap]

I have the same work in uruguay, I started to learn HTML and CSS a month ago, I hope this will work out well, I really want to change my actual work

[@focoecura]

May I ask how much you earn in Rio?

[@micaelalgarrao6043]

@@justSomeChap How are you progressing?

[@justSomeChap]

@@micaelalgarrao6043 wow two years ago already. Well I still in the same job. In all that time I've learned JavaScript, database, and I've learned the basics of UX design. I don't feel prepared tho so I haven't looked for a job but oh boy I'm almost there, this has to be the year -fingers crossed-

[@micaelalgarrao6043]

@@justSomeChap wish you good luck 🍀🙌 I'm learning HTML, CSS, and Js, and I hope to be prepper on the next year to apply for a job 🙏

[@blessing8781]

The humble guy. God bless you my brother i love you a lot I'm fighting to be an software engineer in no time I'll build my app.

[@amigoscode]

you will be for sure man never give up

[@programming8304]

Brother I wanna communicate with you cause I want we help to each other

[@blessing8781]

@@programming8304 please I'm willing and available to work with you sir.

[@programming8304]

@@blessing8781definitely my brother I work on java language I'll tell you lot of things and I also asked you we will help together each other , now you do a work search me by this name on hungout application by this name monisksaifi afterall I'll share with you my number than we will learn together I've lot of stuff to share with you, my brother

[@blessing8781]

@@programming8304 can you please send me an email on [e-mail]. i also busy doing java as well my brother.

[@georgeebisike]

This is a really inspiring story. I am a software engineer from Nigeria, and I have a degree in computer science. however, 80% of my programming knowledge didn't come from my degree.

[@_cipriano2282]

I have a degree in MIS and unfortunately college doesn't really teach you enough about programming. I learned my experience which was painful and just bad. Programming is something that requires time, more than just a semester to learn.

[@artnation6612]

That's right, I studied computer science too. On campus only taught algorithms, math, science, management, writing scientific articles etc. And I get programming lessons like in books, stackoverflow, courses, and sharing from friends or the community.

[@khajalieubarrie5088]

When he mentioned those moments of feeling like you’re not getting it really calmed me down. I am 25 and Graduated with Mechanical Engineering degree last April. It’s a very interesting field but where I live it’s not that much. I like to be challenged, so few years ago a friend who’s also self taught introduced me to Programming and now I’m learning Java from resources like this and books. Hopefully I’ll get there Insha’Allah. This is a great interview.

[@micaelalgarrao6043]

How's it going ?

[@user-0987-a]

Learning new carrier particularly IT need devotion and time to spend. I graduate with Political Science from home country in Africa, I then moved to US and while working as parking attendant, I start to take online course. initially it was very tough, but get into step by step, I am now working as software engineer for telecom company as chatbot developer.

[@amigoscode]

Amazing 😉 I am happy for you 👏

[@programming8304]

@@amigoscode men I really need you please guide me little bit I'm too much confused, but I still dont know how to develop application software and a web based application it is enough to knowing Java language and Eclipse IDE to design application and web besed application, please tell me

[@themichaeljoel]

now that's a story a lot of people will be inspired by!

[@valentinehaouas5284]

Any reference how to study online .

[@eshuntube]

@@valentinehaouas5284 Lots of content on Coursera, Udemy, edx, Google, and of course here on KZbin. All the best!!!

[@somtovitus]

I respected him more when he said he doesn't have any degree cause he just didn't want to be in college for college sake, but to work. *That kind of brave move is rare.* I studied Civil Engineering. But that's not what I wanna do. I'm currently learning to code.

[@absyas5945]

same bro, I graduated from civil, but switched careers, its been almost a year now, and I am ready to work my own startup. Keep at it, and make sure you find the right path for you.

[@joelrizkyw]

Yep he's very brave to do that because my own mindset is that to get a job i need a degree even though it's not that important.

[@Richiebxrry]

I feel you bro. I studied Architecture and I hated it

[@somtovitus]

@@Richiebxrry, good thing is we got choices to simply not practice it.

[@Richiebxrry]

@@somtovitus very true and at least our skills are transferrable. This pandemic forced me to have a serious rethink.

[@yawantwi8050]

I'm sooo inspired, nothing fake, or nothing made up here. thank you for such a real interview please continue.

[@dimentiondestroyer0120]

I actually admire the guy. Big big salute from sri lanka...!!!! He took a risk & the reward was amazing. I also in the same situation. without a degree learning to code at the age 25 because i love the field. and i hope i can turnaround the situation & become a software engineer.

[@wwechampion]

The 1st 10 seconds of this video is the most relatable thing I've seen from a video about software engineering. Besides that, it's pretty inspiring to see another brother in this field that puts out videos. Thank you!

[@amigoscode]

Thanks for the comment brother

[@ziaahmad8738]

I am 16 and I am learning to code, This is really inspiring.

[@amigoscode]

I am glad we could inspire you

[@unknownsoul7043]

I started coding at 18 I couldn't afford university so as a man I had to sacrifice and sit in my room for hours and sit and learn the craft now am 23 I actually got good at by age 20. Hired at age 22 now am even way better than when I just started, next move is to finish my degree which am self financing....I aspire to go robotics.

[@smokerx6291]

@@unknownsoul7043 no1 cares about that. How much money do you make a year

[@naynyamish270]

Woah, your young, I know someone from Ukraine that about the same age as you , search v1rtl github on google.

[@gabriellalaplace]

www.codegym.cc Teaches you to be a Java developer like a story with many tasks to complete, a blog, articles, chat, bookmarks and more

[@zackanimatestudios]

Am Zack and i'm an Software Engineer With no Degree in Kenya.. i lacked college fees but still i manged to write Codes

[@AnarchyAfterLyfe]

Zack Orengo keep striving!

[@amigoscode]

never give up

[@mrzaki9745]

Zack orengo how can I contact you buda????

[@mcfrisko834]

Zack Orengo LOL trust me! 😩 You missed NOTHING by lacking college fees

[@benjaminajongo2843]

Zack Orengo Niaje Zack how can I contact you?

[@izuchukwuchukwulozie9874]

Really, this is so much inspiring, i literally had to pause whatever i was doing to watch this short interview organized by Amigoscode and his colleague and it blew my mind!!!!. I have a degree in CS but with no knowledge about programming but i somehow feel unsatisfied because of the passion unattained which is becoming a Software engineer practically. So after watching Amigoscode adverts on coding and seeing the numerous free courses on Java, etc the passion is now reignited and am committed to going in all to learn and become a Software Engineer, so help me God. Amigoscode, bro you are really doing a great job, keep it up and may Allah Bless you.

[@laurazerbini4833]

I think it's so cool that even you do have a CS degree you encourage people who don't!

[@fe3tfirmontheground]

Correct! Thats what its all about.

[@Atlantan]

Spot on... That's what I really respect...

[@Atlantan]

Others would be too jealous

[@SarahMayArch]

I am in the middle of a career change for Web development. Seeing somebody with drive and focus is really inspirational, thanks for this content!

[@amigoscode]

Appreciate your comment thanks

[@nawal7721]

Keep going. I was in the same position last year. I studied every evenings after work then i finally decided to quit my job to pursue development. Sold my nice car and I signed up for a bootcamp moving asay from home to London. After i finished, I failed a lot at interviews but i learnt from it. I was a recruiter previously so i knew i had the softskills but i had to dig deep to show my understanding & appreciation of dev world and my showcase my project. Today i've been a fe dev for a year in an amazing start up and m excited for the future.

[@SarahMayArch]

@@nawal7721 Well done! Hard work pays off! Thanks for the encouragement

[@silentlessons4221]

that was awesome indeed. what I got from this man is that dedication to whatever craft u choose in life is the most important thing to do. Whether u hv a degree or not be dedicated to whatever craft u choose and practice everyday. This dude woke up at 5am just to code. He wasnt under pressure to deliver a project or do an assignment by a certain deadline. How many people do u know who can be up at 5am, leave their warm blankets just to code because they want to learn? That to me is a deal breaker and that is why this man is where he is today.

[@maxusdm06]

Love your Chanel man, after 10+ years as a mechanic, I decided to do what I really wanted to do and I’m actually following a Js bootcamp back in France and working really hard on it. Once I’m done with it, I’ll come back to London to find a software engineer job and your Chanel really motivate me on the hard days. Keep going 💪🏻

[@amigoscode]

Thanks Max

[@DavePastor]

Really great story. I am pretty much the same. I started as a graphic designer and then switched careers and became a self-taught software engineer and now 6 years later and I am Technical Lead. Really grateful and humble about all of this. It is not easy and each day is hard. Thanks for this story.

[@amigoscode]

wow welldone Dave.

[@memissymemeelliott5191]

Absolutely great interview, had me emotional when Ben started talking about how he got his current job. I can relate a lot to Ben, in the fact that he is really interested and has the passion for coding. I too during lock down tried to teach myself coding by signing up with a free course online and really enjoyed it and want to know more. I've always known that I wanted to be an engineer, so now i've paid for a bootcamp course on Udemy in computer science. Having watched this video I know anything is possible.

[@nasserabbassi7303]

inspired, I took also somehow the same way, studied finance and after graduation decided to follow my passions. now I'm working also as junior software developer.

[@amigoscode]

Great maybe we can toy story too

[@pllp8003]

That is my story too....i got a bachelors in Economics, but i am doing a conversion in my masters to software.

[@freshswagga100]

Same, b.s. in marketing but no entry level good paying jobs. IT seems to be in high demand so bout to do bootcamp for full stack

[@leonaxlily]

My new favourite channel - I’m trying to make the transition into the field as well 🤎

[@amigoscode]

Awesome 👏🏿 join the Facebook group

[@soultanmuhammadalbar2311]

Thank you for this great interview, i'm 19 years old and now i have 1 year experience as Mobile Engineer on start-up in Indonesia. You guys can learn code on google or youtube, for example from this channel. Just don't give up and keep practice!

[@The-Cat]

Dude is like me except that i learned programming on the playstation 2 YABASIC at age 12 got into all kinds of development on my first PC at age 14 dont have a degree, worked a load of shitty jobs, went to a bootcamp type of thing and afterwards became a software engineer consultant at age 30 my next move is to drop out of consultancy do some in-house development without being pushed towards certifications and forcing me to jampack my profile with loads tech to impress customers with. PASSION doesnt need a piece of paper, and if passion/talent isnt recognized, so be it on to the next job interview. ❤️️ much love to all the coders out there

[@amigoscode]

thanks for commenting ❤️️

[@joelrichmond6256]

This is a life saver I’m a 2nd year CS student and I still feel like I’ve got nothing on CS actually. I recently realized I don’t really know what I’m want to do and I’ve spent this past one month on trying to be decisive and clear my vision. From what i observed computer science is self taught whether you go to a university or a boot camp 80% of it is self taught and so the determination and character you talked about in this video is 100% important. Thanks again for this video 🙏

[@amigoscode]

you welcome dude

[@hasham90]

Inspiring talk. I quit my job as electrician to work as a field service engineer at a company I knew had IoT systems which I was interested in. Started learning about servers administration, computers (memory, threads, processes) and coding in the language the company used for the softwares in my free time. Worked to get a good service reputation with a customer and offered to make integrations between their systems as a PoC and it worked great so a year later the customer hires me full time as a consultant to be their integration specialist. My logic thinking (what is in front of me, what will happen if I do this, what can I do to make this happen) from my electrician career helped me alot to understand computers, code, architecture and patterns.

[@karuoromunene]

Am Cyprian, from Kenya, software engineer, tech lead without a degree

[@cesarpac3723]

Interviewer is too focused on the no degree, bro it’s not impossible just gotta work hard. A degree doesn’t make someone smarter or guarantee a career, you still gotta put in the work which this gentleman clearly did.

[@rightmentality8263]

Good Job, pls am also a junior developer, I need a Mentor.

[@atimnyanzi6859]

Yes and that is fine. He was just making it clear that to be good programmer you don't have to have the degree box ticked. All you need is determination and of course working at it.

[@George-li1yv]

Yeah but finding a job without a degree is next to impossible

[@dontme3080]

Appears u don't know who the interviewer is . Plz talk with certainty.

[@cesarpac3723]

Aquarius No it’s not, you just have to be consistent, have some self criticism and work at improving the weak point whatever those may be.

[@Trip183]

I am currently learning 'if' statements and loops 3 months into my software development course. This has been a great insight into the career path of a SE without a CS degree. Thank you both for this video and thanks Ben for showing me that it can be done with hard work and passion. Exactly what i needed. Love from Ireland

[@amigoscode]

Thanks and love from London

[@umarajmal6216]

same I'm also new to software development degree. Learning c++ as first language

[@learnwithpikes]

Allah bless Brother. i was studying biology before and never understand it. so i switched to coding i had watched your JS video and others. thank you for being inspiration.

[@Sho-wp6jd]

it was awesome for me! I'm studying CS by myself even though my major is not. Thank you so much!!

[@amigoscode]

Sweet and good luck

[@justinlee3237]

Thank you so much for this video. It felt really personal and relatable. Currently studying Mechanical Engineering in London and over the Summer I had gained interest in coding and I decided to change my Masters to Computing. But I do not know which aspect specifically did I want to venture into and this video really assured me that I just need to work and grind hard and just show companies that I am really passionate and hungry and things will work out. Thanks a lot!

[@davidatoroyosika5297]

I'm 20 and I'm teaching myself to code. He has given me courage.

[@PlatinumBuckGorilla]

Pick up a book that is beginner friendly about programming (programming for kids, programming for absolute beginners). Grasp the fundamentals of programming - this is important because it will help you transition from one technology to another.

[@chrysanthemum3464]

Great interview!!! I am currently in a Coding Bootcamp for Full Stack Web Development (I don’t a Computer Science degree) and I’m so glad to know that everything I’m feeling is normal. The frustration and feeling of ineptness has been difficult to manage and sometimes I want to throw my computer across the room. When I get my code to finally work, the feeling of success is so rewarding. I enjoy the problem solving aspect and I’m excited to continue my journey and enter into a great career field!

[@amigoscode]

Wow so inspiring 👏 Never give up

[@lifeofc7170]

You can learn in 6 months if you put your head down and study. Something like this (Python) 6-month code curriculum: Month 1: Command line and Choosing Language for example (Python) Month 2: Learning the syntax of the Language you chose to learn. Learn variables, functions, control statements, structures, classes. Create a sample project. Month 3: Dive deeper into your language choice for example (Python), Learn the Standard library of your language, Learn an external framework or library (NumPy & pandas ) Python two libraries Month 4: Learn Data Structures (How you get a programming job ;) ) Month 5: Learn Basic Web Development ( HTML & CSS ), learn Bootstrap, make a personal website Month 6: Learn Backend Technologies (Django) or continue learning Data Science and or Machine Learning Try it, I self-taught myself Python back in 2017 in a time-lapse of 7 months

[@sunnyfridayb3691]

That's so cool! Thanks for the information! How long after did it take for you to get a programming job?

[@godcaoss]

I am just starting with Python. Do you have any recommendations on material based on the "roadmap" you followed? I am having trouble finding good material and building a roadmap myself. Thanks!

[@benchsalvador8077]

Hey I’m 19 do you know where can i study python or java? What language should i study first?

[@mindshare9112]

I like this! Thanks for Sharing! Am just moving away from Cyber Security to start coding full time! here in Zambia, Africa

[@timi8272]

Your office is beauutttiiiifuullll! Love the environment.

[@amigoscode]

thanks

[@teenytinytoons]

You def don’t need a CS degree but there are a couple of distinct advantages. One, you will have a leg up in the application process. And number two, you’ll pick up concepts faster because you’ve already been studying computer concepts for 4 years. While they don’t really teach you how to program in college, getting a CS degree is pretty hard and the fact that someone has a degree in it basically means that they have the fortitude to make it as a software engineer. The rest of us will have to work twice as hard and have to be twice as lucky. You certainly don’t need a CS degree but it’s going to help immensely. Edit: Fantastic interview btw. I needed to hear this today.

[@andre-barrett]

Nelson you are doing such a good job. I've been a software engineer for over 20+ years now and I love the way you represent us. I make similar videos myself so I know the hard work involved. Keep up the great work!!

[@danyfvm]

I can see myself in this talk. I’m 27 and after a Sports Science degree I moved to a computer science bootcamp studying 14 hours every day Sunday to Sunday for 9 months. After that I had my opportunity and I am loving my job on my new life.

[@CodedRealityXR]

I am a 15y/o and Programming is my passion. I can't live without that I wanna be a great Software Engineer one day. And please make more videos like this it inspires me🙂.

[@amigoscode]

15 years wow you will be an awesome software engineer keep learning. Yes I will make more videos

[@CodedRealityXR]

@@amigoscode ☺

[@CodedRealityXR]

@Greg Oh thats great

[@ABrklyn1]

Love from the USA. Glad to have stumble on your page. Career shift after being in the food industry. Front end is my thing especially since JavaScript can be very tricky. Don’t give up guys!!

[@rootstechnology]

I started teaching myself to code when I got a promotion at my old job, but my salary didn't get a promotion. I was making $37k/yr at the time, and paying about $1k/mth in student loans. Printed out the job posting for my ideal job, modeled my own coding curriculum after it, then put a deadline date on that job post and taped it right by my desk so I saw it everyday I was teaching myself. Took a lot of hard work, but I luckily made the career switch one month before the deadline! My first engineering job paid twice my old paycheck back then lol. So I can relate to a lot of his story. Glad to see others make the switch too!

[@amigoscode]

👏 well done 👍🏾

[@moniquebrown9]

That’s awesome! How long did it take you to learn?

[@rootstechnology]

@@moniquebrown9 It took about 3-5 months, as I was working a full-time job and teaching myself as well. If you're interested, I have some tutorials on my page and a free online curriculum to get you started.

[@javier.alvarez764]

@@moniquebrown9 My best advice is that don't think about how long it would take you to learn. It doesn't matter if it takes 6 months or even 2 years, if you keep pursuing your destination even though there are moments of stopover, you will get there. Also not all Software Engineers are immediately a genius after they were hired in their first job. The thing about being a Software Engineer/Developer is that you are paid to learn, and you will always be learning even people that have 10 to 20 years of experience in this industry are still learning since there is always new technology everyday. Pick one language, java or javascript,etc. Learn and master the syntax from the heart their basic cores, for loops, while loops, arrays, multi arrays, after that replicate todo apps on your own and don't just watch tutorials.

[@chayadangol]

Thanks for sharing that. Would you mind also sharing what your curriculum looked like, please?

[@x4mazing_]

You guys should start a podcast, I think it'd be really awesome to tune into while doing some work. It's really motivational to hear about things like this

[@nabeelasifdev]

Thanks for the valuable advice, i'm currently pursuing web development skills by myself may Allah(swt) protect you as well.

[@amigoscode]

Jzk may Allah protect you and your family

[@eliastefera8574]

I also see a leader in him! Very inspirational! I also don’t have Computer Science degree but I’m a senior Software Engineer.

[@sainttotheO]

Please do share more

[@dkt7922]

This video motivates me to continue my journey I started a few days again, I have no degree no GCSE’s but I’m still hopeful as I have always been great with computers I’ve even fixed a couple🤣, but I feel like this feels like the only way I’ll have a good career as I’m not great learning from a classroom so I am self teaching my self let’s hope I continue this journey🤞

[@ByronWrightJr]

I needed this kind of motivation. I am only a few weeks into being self-taught and this really helps me to put things into perspective and know that I am doing the right thing.

[@rufdymond]

Great video, and this is absolutely spot on - although I have a degree in software engineering I have worked with many guys over the years who do not have software degrees. Including 2 that have gone on to become national and internationally respected in their fields...it can be done as long as you have the drive and dedication. I should also add that by the time I started my degree I was already a accomplished self taught programmer - and had sold several apps that I had designed and created. A degree is 100% not necessary to become a dev.

[@zakirmagide8889]

I am an accountant, and I am learning to program on my own and now I develop many applications that even benefit many people. I believe that yes, everything is possible with dedication.

[@nickysterling2]

I'm 18 and I just got accepted into university for a computer engineering degree I'm super happy

[@camilapereira590]

I'm from Brazil. Changing my career to Software Engineer. Next year, I'll take a course.

[@mzeesali9907]

Wassup man, I'm from the beautiful Cape Town in South Africa. Ben's story is inspiring and parallel to where I'm heading and I can relate. How old is Ben cause I'm 38 and started learning Front End last year and I'm working as a Telesales Consultant full time.

[@kidronreddy1671]

Heita contact me please bra .Lets chat

[@trivagravia4837]

hey..lm a quantity surveyor 37...started my swift tutorials...hope to make it..

[@HCforLife1]

I started learning when I was 33 - 2.5 year later on I got a job. Working now and developing my skills constantly. 38 shouldn't be a barrier. Keep in mind that if you are working you can get to the industry in between 1-4 years. So be patient. Usually people who get the job after one year learning that the young people with a lot of free time. From my experience the older you are the more responsibilities you have and less time. Hope you didn't gave up. I had many doubts in past few years. I was working in the hotel kitchen few years before became a dev. Worth a wait

[@MFreedoom]

Anything is possible! My husband has been a software engineer for over 10 years. His degree is on Physics..not computer science, he just liked math and numbers so he learned how to code himself. Keep it up!

[@nathanH]

About to turn 37 and fancy a change, going to teach myself coding and see where it takes me. Hope I haven’t left it too late

[@davania12]

never too late

[@kamw73]

I finished bootcamp at the end of April and someone in a cohort ahead of us was in his 60's and he's working at his first developer job now. It's never too late.

[@HCforLife1]

Never too late. Just keep in mind that this might take between 1 - 4 years. There is no shortcut here

[@habilidadedigital9281]

Great interview, I loved the advice too. I can see that it's not easy but in the end, it's worth it.

[@sturdycode7265]

Nice it inspires me more when I see people that come from similar backgrounds in becoming a engineer.

[@amigoscode]

awesome. good luck

[@moseskimutyo8485]

thumps up bro, i am now motivated to continue with programming

[@patriotir]

Can you please have Ben again to share with us his experience in the bootcamp. I think this going to help a lot of us.

[@billymcdavid8397]

Fab dude am bootcamp now, barriers are illusory, learning to go around over or dig under issues, been there trying to work out issues over 2 days, you inspire us all, fab happy coding

[@seanharrell317]

Thank you for this! If you can get more people to share their journey, that would be awesome :) I love hearing the different types of background stories people share on how they got into software development

[@amigoscode]

Yes I have couple more lined up

[@stevegreen3442]

All the best my friend. I too am a software developer of 22 years now.

[@guitarman813]

Thanks for this interview Nelson (and Ben)! Fantastic insight into becoming a software engineer. Although I myself have a (BSc Multimedia Computing) degree, I obtained it a long, long time ago! And so in effect, I am self-taught. My goal for 2020 is to really push on and enhance my software engineering skills and overall become a full-stack developer. And even though I mentioned a while ago that Starling Bank was a company that I would consider applying for job-wise in the future, that certainly has not changed since after watching this interview. In fact, it has enhanced my desire even more to want to work at this company! :-) As Ben said, without passion, enthusiasm and drive then one can't become a software engineer and have a successful career in the field. Luckily, I don't struggle with obtaining those three above characteristics! :-D

[@amigoscode]

Awesome Ben good luck in your career as a Software Engineer

[@Arbadjie]

Nice to see you and brothers. Coding is nice and fun today every day. I was a network engineer but when I started developing apps, I realized its the best part/branch in computing.

[@amigoscode]

awesome

[@samuel_abu]

this video is really inspiring and it gives me hope, I am a Lawyer by profession and learning to code. actually I am starting to enjoy it too. great video!

[@amigoscode]

Hi Samuel I am glad I can inspire you. Anything just give me a shout

[@olah1417]

samuel abu same here

[@alpharussel653]

The level of honesty and sincerity is just amazing ,A genuine message of inspiration thank you for this I’m or should I say we are grateful.

[@alrokram]

Great interview, great story Ben, thanks for sharing. I’m just starting my learning and your words help spur me on.

[@amigoscode]

👏

[@showshow2320]

@@amigoscode how can I get this courses pls

[@LSI87]

Thank you Ben for sharing this experience! I started in March to learn to code and I find myself in Ben`s experience... It`s not easy but the rewards are so helpful for a person which need a better life.

[@devetips]

Alslam-alyukum Nelson.very nice as always .

[@amigoscode]

WSalam brother

[@atyt22]

There’s a lot of fluff on this topic throughout KZbin but I’m happy to hear a unique perspective and story like Ben’s (and yours). I started my journey into code about a year ago. I’m dedicating the rest of this year to build my skills/knowledge land my first job as a software engineer

[@amigoscode]

Awesome maybe we can share your story what do you think?

[@atyt22]

Amigoscode yes, that would be amazing!

[@art_forever_32]

As-salamu alaykum, Thanks for sharing this information really it is true that you CAN become a developer WITHOUT a degree, just need to focus , enjoy & build (FEB method). My background is in architecture design engineering and because of low jobs and low income + high stress over working I decided to switch career to software development. I started in beginning of 2018 where I had to quit a toxic job and sat down and spent 8 month coding making stuff on github , finishing some courses on Udemy and finishing the #100DaysOfCode round 1 challenge ... I ENJOYED every bit of it but ... because of financial situation I tried to apply to some junior position but I just wasnt prepared enough for the interview questions and was getting rejected many times... In order for me to survive I accidentaly got a job again in architecture as a draftsman and like I said before same environment same pay and overworking ... This month we all got fired from the company because of COVID-19 and economical reasons no work for us ... I was devastated... But I told myself IT IS NOW OR NEVER for me to switch to programming and become a software developer one day INSHALLAH! Thank you for the support and advice given here and I wish to apply at your company one day when I am ready and full of knowledge and projects. All I can say is Alhamdulillah and Mashallah for Ben and all of you as a team. =)

[@SimplesmenteMoto]

I m from Brazil, 31yr and learning to code now. This videos is so inspiring and i have no idea how he came to me. I m so grateful. BTW (u know, for sure), "amigos" in portuguese means "friends", exactly how i fell watching this video.

[@imabeastyaok]

When did Mo Salah start programming 😂😂🤣

[@hajji384]

😅

[@amigoscode]

hahahaha

[@AJ-le3yh]

Bit of a stretch that one

[@amigoscode]

@@AJ-le3yh lol

[@FoodImitatingArt]

Ever since he started self-isolating!

[@BusinessWolf1]

I'm 19. I'm learning Js trough projects. I was made for this. Started 3 months ago. I'll get there. Thank you so much for this video.

[@nowlater993]

Thank you so much for this honest talk, has really helped me!

[@pipevd0310]

These videos what you do with real stories of people who changed their careers inspire, greetings from 🇨🇴 Colombia 🚀💻

[@Sunwarul]

Thank you so much brother. Very inspirational story. Full of knowledge and advice. Thanks man. Create more interview please With other Coworkers of yours.

[@amigoscode]

I will

[@tuffourboateng3569]

I'm also self teaching myself to code because of this I'm marrying videos and programming books and I think I will make it, the dedication and passion is very high, By the way thumbs up for this video.

[@okunspatrick]

Wow... thanks for sharing Ben's story, it is very inspiring. Please can you make a video on how you find time to learn even at this level.. Thanks

[@amigoscode]

Sure I will

[@MahSomething]

Hello Amigo, here Mahomed from Mozambique, student of BScIT, and its a pleasure to meet you in my 1st year of study.

[@amigoscode]

Hi Mahomed its a pleasure meeting you too

[@deonbuckets1004]

Great content I just started self teaching 2 weeks ago and about 70 hours in, this helps a lot 👍🏽

[@ted88]

How do you keep track of the hours?

[@willasaskara]

I'm 20 and learning how to code from zero, now I got my first job as a mobile developer, but I still have a lot of dreams, work in Europe, US, or another side of the world. Keep it up man, good quality content!

[@serghaouiyoussef962]

ya'll guys Muslim !! that's awesome love your videos man !! best tutor on KZbin !!

[@amigoscode]

Thanks brother

[@KangoV]

I have no degree and started in college learning COBOL and Pascal. Database was Ashton Tates dbase III Plus on systems like PDP 11, IBM System36, AS/00 etc. Eeverything after that has been self taught. I'm now a software architect! OK I may have had a head start when the industry was young, but still had to put in the grunt work from my humble ZX81 beginnings.

[@zonaut8251]

Most software developers/engineers that I know and have known from different companies are all coming from other careers. That's the beauty about this sector, if you are willing to spend the time then this job is really for everybody who is able to reason.

[@amigoscode]

Yup it’s all on you

[@cu806]

Guys. I do some basic scripting with Powershall, Pandas, SQL, but it takes me quite a while to generate my code. Essentially because I am testing logic, flipping through pages, and googling. Is this normal? Is reference my working code when I can for new scripts when I can. How long does it take the average person to be an average coder. Please share your methods? How do you get faster, how do you reference, who do you ask? I work in IT Security but a lot of tasks are repetitive and can be coded and I try to do that when I can.

[@SerdarPolat21]

I'm 43 and I'm still learning. If you want to learn don't think on it about much. Start to code now... According to my experience; The best way to learn is to develop a project. Let's say you want to develop a mobile application. For this, choose a programming language and start coding. Happy coding... 👍✌

[@phrossenlifestyle9583]

I started a software developer bootcamp at 86 years and I landed my first job at 87 years. I'm now 101 years old so it's never too late

[@vinnaagustin4700]

Reallyy, dang that was cool

[@alejandropoirier6493]

I'm go to university (aircraft mechanic engineering), we had a programming subject and I just fell in love with coding, I've been learning programing by myself since that (almost 5 moths) without leaving aside university subjects, I want to work as a software developer after finishing university. I'll come back when I achive my goal, wish me luck!

[@rukawaderz]

Amazing ! from all the videos that i watched for encouraging me to study coding. THIS IS LEGIT MINDBLOWER. Thank you Amigoscode for sharing it to us ! I Salute you and for Ben also. Well I'm 24, I'm on my one week TODAY haha of studying HTML and CSS during Lockdown. This video is so encouraging. Looking forward to watch more content video from you !!

[@mohamedfazil9237]

Html is not programming language

[@motivees3934]

Me to I completed HTML and CSS now I m ready to build project

[@richardamare3575]

I'm 16 years old. I started learning when I was 14. I love it more every day!

[@ComputerGuy63]

Learning is something you can do without school......

[@judek3358]

Thanks for what you do Nelson. I like the mix of code writing and heartening conversations. Your approach is psychologically robust.

[@amigoscode]

thanks buddy