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[@Funeral1000]

I am currently in the last week of the Umuzi bootcamp, and I have endured significant hardship. I don’t think I’ll ever willingly subject myself to such an intense experience again. As I speak, I am feeling unwell due to the sleepless nights and the stress. Despite not having a coding background, I managed to complete the three-week bootcamp. Additionally, I had a Coursera course that was supposed to take four weeks, but I completed it in just two days.Your story gives me hope may God bless you and keep on inspiring us brother

[@kholekasibiya7890]

Can you pls help me with umuzi aptitude test.😢

[@Funeral1000]

@@kholekasibiya7890 These are the only tips I can give you pattern recognition, stats ,and english proficiency. I failed it 3x before I made it to the boot camp.

[@josiahthobejane]

All the best with your journey, intensity is the nature of bootcamps, as long as you can make it out 👊

[@TheOveragedDeveloper]

Good to hear your projects worked for you, Josiah. Heard a lot of people emphasise the importance of having a portfolio of projects under your belt.

[@josiahthobejane]

Yup it’s very important, they don’t have to be the most unique or fully completed but enough to work

[@slime13131]

I am following you everywhere (Twitter, TikTok, KZbin). You're inspiring me everyday. we have a lot in common cars, coding. I'm in my first year diploma IT

[@josiahthobejane]

That is awesome my brother 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@TechTorquewithLenzoe]

Thanks for the info you've just shared showing people that you can define the odds I also want to be an Software engineer already have installed some apps on my phone Python apps and am also doing Computer applications technology at school am currently in Grade 10 so thanks for the motivation and info

[@josiahthobejane]

all the best brother

[@anniki7445]

Which school though, u might be my school-mate

[@TechTorquewithLenzoe]

@@anniki7445 Hillcrest Secondary School mate in the Western Cape and u?

[@niphomahlangu2733]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a software Development graduate myself. You've just inspired me to focus on my portfolio.

[@josiahthobejane]

All the best with your career!

[@eugenechauke3849]

I’ve registered with unisa for the applied mathematics and computer science program. Is it worth it?

[@Herculiz22]

You've just earned yourself a new subscriber bro. Great content

[@josiahthobejane]

Thank you for watching!

[@musacodes]

Your journey is inspiring bro👏👏Please make a video on how you structured your CV

[@josiahthobejane]

Thank you, I will do that

[@edmondmthimunye311]

Jos I'm inspired by your dedication 🙏

[@josiahthobejane]

Thank you bro

[@user-qd1tq8yq1z]

It's not easy , I myself are on the journey and I admire courage

[@josiahthobejane]

Keep going 👐🏾

[@1beinghuman1]

Thank you brother ❤

[@just_swartz]

Hey Abuti, I just finished my matric last year ,got bachelor,did math lit at school and always had been interested in coding so I decided to take lessons from watching Mosh on KZbin and when im ready to write an exam ill write through Coursera and get the certificate,im learning python to be a software developer and a web developer, I love technology and gaming , I see you got the thrustmaster

[@simphiwengcobo4850]

Hey there, just wanted to add that if the funds are available on your side, you might also want to consider CompTIA certificates. There is a proper range of niches to choose from, they are more specialised and widely considered.

[@moshemalatji995]

this was very dope to listen to and very informative for people who want to get started in tech🙌

[@josiahthobejane]

Thank you for tuning in

[@neodlamini1802]

Dope vid, I just found your channel it's fire more tech related content plz 🔥🔥🔥

[@josiahthobejane]

More to come! Thanks for watching

[@leadershiphub9375]

Facts bro I feel like modules like IQTT are unnecessary but anyway we move

[@SUBZEROFx12]

i quess it helps with thinking outside the box ( thats my thought ) btw am also doing it

[@leadershiphub9375]

@@SUBZEROFx12 Which year are you? ✊🏾

[@smangasimphiwe5852]

I am compatible with Java, c++ and python. How do i begin to do a project. Any tips

[@josiahthobejane]

Make a program thats like notepad, store and edit notes, decide if you want to store these locally or store them on the cloud

[@elizabethbaloyi7179]

New subscriber, great video. I'm transition into tech. This video was helpful

[@josiahthobejane]

I am glad it was helpful!

[@mongezilazarusmodiba6221]

thanks 4 the info ,really direct and short

[@Keabestwe]

Great video Jos

[@josiahthobejane]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@donaldpakkies]

Great journey, great story

[@josiahthobejane]

You form a big part of it, I will forever be greatful my dawg 🙏🏿

[@tendy6993]

Seems that Javar is a big deal South African companies. Thanks. You mentions having applied for maths related degree. Given that you did the self taught route. Please tell me does pure maths really count?

[@josiahthobejane]

You need good math marks to get admitted into a computer science degree

[@kamxan256]

Hi Josiah could you please make a video about the projects you had when you landed your first job, it would really help a lot for us aspiring self-taught developers.

[@josiahthobejane]

Awesome bro, I will do that

[@kamxan256]

Thank you so much@@josiahthobejane

[@musacj]

Damn, you jump like a kid in a jumping castle... 4 companies in 4 years... I stayed 4 years in 1 company that I joined in 2019

[@mathsbuddies]

If you want to start a career to become a software developer while still working, which courses can I buy and where can I get them in order to be a junior developer?

[@GameFlames1234]

nice racing wheel :)

[@GregDennisReviews]

Amazing!

[@kabelothosi7301]

😅You really pushed with that Dell. I didn’t think you’d still have it.

[@josiahthobejane]

All thanks to you 😂🙏🏿

[@kefilweditse651]

Thank you for this,I have a question for someone starting to program,starting out with python which advice would you give,and which learning tips would you give

[@josiahthobejane]

Try to learn almost all the basics of python first without using any frameworks like Django. After you are satisfied with your python skills, start using it with frameworks like Django to make applications, then go forward from there Look out for online learning platforms like codecademy, they offer python basic courses

[@user-fr4rd2vh3o]

Bro thanks for d video

[@josiahthobejane]

It’s a pleasure

[@raymondmawina6445]

Thank for sharing this

[@thatoyaone6567]

Hi. What kind of projects did you focus on, to put into your portfolio, that is.

[@hlalefikgasago8856]

This is a very helpful video, thank you for posting it. Which languages would you recommend for someone who is teaching themselves?

[@josiahthobejane]

Python and JavaScript are good for starters

[@sibusisothabethe3109]

Cool story man 🤝 now would you say being around Gauteng has afforded you the amount of jobs you have under your belt in as many years? Cause atm I’m pushing however there aren’t as many opportunities this side

[@josiahthobejane]

Yeah most companies are based here and 3/4 I have worked for are based here. Being in or close to Cities definitely helps. Joburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Nelspruit, Durban etc are good hotspots

[@sibusisothabethe3109]

@@josiahthobejane awe

[@siphesihlesibiya5205]

I’m still starting and I’m currently self taught May you be my mentor if you don’t mind sir please

[@josiahthobejane]

Unfortunately I cant mentor anyone atm, but feel free to DM me on twitter

[@reitumetseedwinmasoko5956]

Arrays gave you a problem?😮... What of linked lists😭 those ones are trouble

[@josiahthobejane]

Yeah they did, normal arrays 😂😂

[@PholoshoSeloane]

awsome stuff

[@josiahthobejane]

Thank you bro

[@CoolTebza-eh7ig]

But if it not base on robots and humanoid still not good enough for bigger projects. Every app on the internet are the same or look like other people, all in one that can even control robots or appliances lol educational systems is poor in some institutes unfortunately 😢 without proper investigation

[@princeeric3387]

Hey , you probably get a lot of these messages, but I really would like your honest advice. I’m currently doing my B.A degree and I definitely want to finish that but I’ve found a new love for coding is it really possible to get a job in tech with self teaching and online certifications etc be real with me and also , I plan on learning python first , and hopefully go from there , I’m a beginner I don’t really know what I’m doing but really willing to learn but I need that clarity and honesty in that regard first . Thank you

[@josiahthobejane]

Yes it’s possible and with a Business Analyst degree you can make your way into most tech companies

[@anniki7445]

Can u please explain more about Hackthons

[@josephgwara6336]

Yo bro did you go to Rosebank College in Braamfontein?

[@josiahthobejane]

No Sunnyside

[@josephgwara6336]

@@josiahthobejane Oh that makes sense,I did the same course but I went to the one in Braam thought we might have been class mates at some point

[@chidi865]

Good day bro, Do you recommend learning web dev on KZbin?

[@josiahthobejane]

Yes, long as you can keep yourself in check and finish the courses, do one at a time

[@Skari504m]

Did you choose science stream?during FET

[@thabomotsiri2267]

im inspired broh

[@touchingbasewithluna3184]

Everytime I try and penetrate the IT industry something is blocking me. I only have EUC certificate and trying out the cyber security program

[@josiahthobejane]

“”A+, N+, S+, Azure, AWS and Cybersec if she wants to go further. When she hits the cybersec part, I would advise she learns a language or two like Python and Javascript.””

[@touchingbasewithluna3184]

@@josiahthobejane any free learning site on the A+ to start?

[@josiahthobejane]

@@touchingbasewithluna3184 that I don’t know, search around and see if you find anything but there should be a lot

[@WelaSA]

How many projects have you done? Having a strong portfolio not only helps as part of your CV but it also helps you practice the types of things that will be asked in interviews and you can bring it up when it's time to talk about experience. It's also an easy way to see what the gaps in your knowledge are.

[@beans_dev]

@@touchingbasewithluna3184if you’re referring to the Comptia A+, there’s a playlist here on KZbin. He has playlists for the A+ core 1 and core 2.

[@felixnasia6036]

hey apart from Python what other things should I learn for me to be hired as a software developer

[@josiahthobejane]

JavaScript, JAVA

[@zenith8868]

So you do front end dev

[@josiahthobejane]

full stack

[@lwandamhlongo4389]

Just tell them you have inyoka dawg

[@josiahthobejane]

😂😂😂 what ah

[@alecmaeli2970]

Lols eish

[@raulbarriga7416]

So you got a job in Canada without a degree?

[@josiahthobejane]

Canada? No sir

[@foundationforleadersassoci6994]

Can u assist me in making a website for my npo

[@2melo194]

1:36 You used Android Studio❓

[@josiahthobejane]

No I use Visual STUDIO code

[@mohapithapelo3681]

How many projects did you do?

[@josiahthobejane]

Probably around 3-5

[@harrisonekpobimi4764]

Josh what’s up

[@skizzleboi]

bro can see both screens at once lmao

[@gooze3888]

Rude :/

[@westartsmall]

That's why you are unemployed lmao

[@trinitytunez]

Okay bro, this was actually way helpful 🫡