How To Learn How To Code While Working a 9-5

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So how to learn how to code while working a full-time job, while working a 9 to 5? I've worked with a lot of people who have done this-who are working, and then they go home, and then they're learning how to code in their spare time so that they could make a career shift.
And I know a lot of them have struggles with time. I was talking to a friend the other day, and he was learning how to code on the side. I asked him, "What is your biggest frustration when it comes to learning how to code?" He told me that learning how to code wasn't really difficult for him; the most difficult part was finding time to actually get into the practice of coding and also learning different coding concepts. It was all about finding time.
It's hard to learn how to code on the side because you've just worked a 9 to 5. You've worked 8 hours, and you just want to come home and rest and relax, chill, and spend time with your family. I understand that because I remember I was getting my master's part-time, and then I was going to work. And then I would come home, and I'm just tired from the day, right? I've been working, and then I have to study. I have to read the books and then do my homework.
So in this video, I just want to encourage you to keep learning how to code while working your full-time job. I'm going to be sharing some tips that I think would be really helpful for you, give you some good perspective, and also share some experiences that I've had working with clients and also in my own coding experience.
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[@briabytes]

I completely agree that building fun projects is essential when learning to code. I began my coding journey in 2020, right before the pandemic. At the time, I didn't know I had ADHD, which made it difficult for me to stay motivated when working on projects that didn’t interest me. My consistency improved when I started following tutorials that involved building small games and data science projects using Python. I also think it’s crucial to discover the type of development you enjoy. I initially struggled with coding because I was focused on front-end development, which I later realized I didn't really enjoy. I realized this year that I much prefer working in data science and back-end development, which I find far more engaging. Now I'm focused on that instead and feel like a beginner all over again lol. Really enjoyed your video! Thanks.

[@henrikmdev]

Ohh that's a really good point! I think it's easily overlooked that all the software fields are very different so coding may be more fun in some fields than in others. Thanks for sharing! Glad you're also evolving in your programming journey too by going into other fields. Just curious, are you working in data science and backend development right now or just doing it as a hobby?

[@briabytes]

​@@henrikmdevI'm glad my experience resonated with you! I'm currently focusing on data science and backend development as part of my learning journey, though I'm not working in the field professionally yet. I was doing some freelance front-end development work but have stepped away from that. Now, I'm finishing my computer science degree with a minor in data science, building projects outside of school, and aiming to start applying for backend developer jobs in about 6 months.

[@henrikmdev]

@briabytes nice! Early congrats to you in finishing your degree! That sounds exciting. Hope you find that job that you're looking for :)

[@briabytes]

@@henrikmdev Thank you so much!

[@Glorian692]

Thanks Henrik, by the way do you recommend CS50 introduction to computer science?

[@henrikmdev]

Yes, CS50 is good although I hear the homework is too hard. But the lectures themselves are good 👍🏽