How I Learned to Code and Landed a Software Engineer Job Without a Degree

Hi everyone! In this video, I'm sharing my personal journey of becoming a self-taught software engineer without a traditional computer science degree. I transitioned from working as an architect to developing mobile apps professionally, and I want to tell you how I did it.

[@KristersCode]

I’m really glad to hear that so many of you found inspiration in this video! Stay motivated, and I look forward to sharing new content with you in future videos! 🦾

[@6TwoTech]

Thank you for posting this. I am currently in tutorial hell right now and trying to find the motivation to code consistently. I appreciate content like this because it shows me im not the only one. Thanks again man.

[@Champ16161]

Tutorial hell : Do practice what you study on tutorial, Make project on the that concept (Google it) , Coding consistently means you are doing real coding Only watching tutorials means i think it is not even 1 percent when you practice it means write code only way to coding is writing code and slightly you will improve day by day-- I am telling this from my experience not by thinking-- hope this helps

[@TheRightTriangle00-x2g]

I’m currently learning Data Structures and Algorithms by myself. I’m going to be applying for internships when I’m ready. I think this story is very inspiring to hear. Thanks for the video👍

[@clstnntn]

I was inspired with your video :) I hope you could also share your journey experiences of being a self-taught, like how did you maintain the consistency of your learning and the kind of daily motivation that you had :)) Anyway, thank you for sharing your journey to us, I'm proud of you brother 🤗

[@SpookySkeletons]

I know I am a stranger, but i am proud of you and your journey. I wish I had the guts to do this much. I am stuck at CodeCademy and small projects for months. Despite doing it for 3 hrs per day, dont seem to progress that much

[@KristersCode]

@@SpookySkeletons you will progress eventually. The speed of progression is different for everyone. Thanks 🦾

[@yogesh5055]

Inspiring brother ❤

[@KristersCode]

I am glad you got inspired!

[@Paintings_by_mp]

Great story! Really inspiring! Keep it up! 🎉🎉🎉 Love your paintings ❤

[@KristersCode]

@@Paintings_by_mp Thanks!

[@cipriangavan9803]

Thank you! KZbin algorithm for the win. Similar journey to yours.

[@AndreDeagostine]

very inspiring bro, will be following in your footsteps

[@Mnr_Sebaks]

I've just downloaded the mimo app, thanks for sharing😃. I didn't know about it

[@AEDNEK]

You earned yourself a subscriber

[@funhun1]

very inspiring ☺

[@NoCommentaryZone]

It's kinda strange sometimes youtube 'Algo' works for you in odd ways. I am taking a "React" Crash course, and your video appear in suggestions and I clicked on it watched it till the end, and it all sound like a perfect story on how a self taught developer made, It seems like you can make a Road map video for people like me who are figuring out their way to become a self-taught software developer. It would really help. Pardon my English ,not my mother tongue.

[@ronald3095]

Very impressive

[@rocketbishop2365]

Can you make a video on social networking and learn in public... As this is important for getting a good paying job...

[@KristersCode]

I am not compotent at this question yet to make a video about it. When i was searching for my first developer job i didnt have any social presence and didnt do more networking then just applying to jobs in linkedin

[@Khansworld-m9]

Why did this trend start? It's totally unfair to those who spend four years of their life and money to earn a degree. No one can practice on their own and become a doctor or engineer. Please don't undervalue the importance of a computer science degree.

[@rmdashrfv]

Do you think that having a degree to do architecture helped you to get interviews and secure the job you eventually landed?

[@KristersCode]

@@rmdashrfv dont know if it helped in the hiring process but i remember hoping that it will.

[@Aleksandar_Dimitrov]

Nice video! Can you tell me where are you from. You said that there aren't a lot of programing jobs in your area. Anyway, short, precise and clear information about your journey as a software engineer. Cheers!

[@kam1234554321]

In general there's pretty much no work for junior developers as for the last 2-3 years there was a lot of layoffs in all companies around the globe. Most of the companies are hiring mid+ devs (>3-4years exp.) while all new people who want to start as juniors have very difficult time because they compete with thousands of people for a single open junior position. IT market is in very bad shape comparing to how it looked like 10 years ago (they would hire anyone who knows anything about programming). If nothing bad happens, probably in the next 10 years IT market will get back to the same situation but right now it's rough for junior devs

[@KristersCode]

@@Aleksandar_Dimitrov Thanks for the feedback! I am from Latvia. There are opportunities in programming here in Latvia but most of it seems to be in the capital city.

[@KristersCode]

@@kam1234554321yes it is harder now to land a job, but it is still possible to do so.

[@NadidLinchestein]

Did you do LeetCode or Data Structures & Algorithms?

[@KristersCode]

@@NadidLinchestein I practiced algorithms on codewars

[@Divyv520]

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[@gabrieltambare9165]

How long did it takes you from starting to learn to getting the job? With all the breaks and everything?

[@KristersCode]

@@gabrieltambare9165 i think it was a little bit over 2years

[@lbm8914]

I'm struggling by learning Python, I just started college, I also want to improve my programming skills and. Can you share the better resources for learning coding.😊

[@lowEndAppsAndGames]

Was react easy like html css and little knowledge in js...?

[@KristersCode]

@@lowEndAppsAndGames react has its own layers of complexities, the more knowlage in js you have the better you will be able to use it. For me, it was easier to use React than vanilla JS. With React’s abstractions, it simplifies many of the things that would be more complicated to manage in vanilla JS. But it can be different for each developer

[@lowEndAppsAndGames]

@@KristersCode thanks

[@urdarkside1]

Hi, what programming languages do you use to code mobile apps currently?

[@KristersCode]

@@urdarkside1 Hi, mostly react native or swiftui

[@rishabhverma5848]

hey can you tell me where did you applied for these jobs ?

[@KristersCode]

@@rishabhverma5848 i used only LinkedIn

[@esparda07]

Stop with these already. The market is on the decline. There are too many "software developers" in the world.

[@BeardedCobra]

youre wrong

[@mohamadashrafsazali7042]

Some people can learn for the sake of it. Especially in today's world. It's beneficial too

[@susanogechi6689]

If you wanna learn how to code and get a job, do it... Stop this fixed mindset

[@ridabrahim7604]

Yeah no, not everyone is willing to become one of the best, the market will pick up the best.