The Odin Project: How to Master Coding in 2023

[@deveren]

"The Odin Project" saved my life and it contributed greatly to my life path. If you have the ability to understand what you read, I definitely recommend it.

[@vladaramacodes]

Absolutely, its really the best ressource to learn web development and the community is amazing ❤

[@deveren]

@@vladaramacodes yeah, much love to Erik Trautman from here! i guess he's the founder. i'll be donating million$ to him when i became millionaire XD

[@abc-ym4zs]

Sir if we not able to understand what we read what should we do sir ​@@vladaramacodes

[@philosyche]

can you share your story please?

[@latinboy906]

It is a LOT of reading

[@nanoberzerk]

I’m reached OOP principles. Finished Foundation for 2-3 months (hello etch a sketch, go to hell btw) Im build library project like for month, I can’t build that app. Finally I got help in discord and find information in what direction I should go and I made it. It’s was so frustrating. Do project is so fockin hard but I feel how I grow. If I look back I’m really can say that I can make things that I can’t make in the beginning journey. Now I do Tic Tac Toe and Im stuck already but don’t give up 😂 sry for grammar

[@vladaramacodes]

Yep, you only grow by building. Keep it up !

[@helvosthecreator1920]

Tic Tac Toe was a bitch for me too. It seems so simple yet for some god unbeknown reason it was just pure pain to do 😂

[@CRUVV]

Great video! Congrats on 1k. Proud of you!

[@therealist2000]

A very popular Bootcamp here in the U.K (London) has a similar curriculum to the TOP and many get jobs after 6-8 months. The people that get the jobs are the ones that put in the work and have a good foundation in the basics already.

[@MJB_18]

What’s the bootcamp called? I’m in the UK. Cheers

[@shukri2417]

Is it northcoders or lewagon?

[@r.lum.r]

I’m 20% of the way through and I’m having trouble staying on track. I gotta get back on track

[@vladaramacodes]

Keep grinding, you got this !

[@laffta6727]

I got to start been thinking about this for over a year now--smh

[@diehgo_sp]

Java Script will make you love the small things in life, because no matter hard life can be, JS will make it even worse

[@reuven2010]

JS is fucking hell

[@FidexCode]

Very good resource, I was learning unnecessary things, but ever since I found odinI was able to stay on track.

[@abrotheryourbrother3429]

Wow! Time flies sooo fast. I remember when I signed up on the Odin Project on the 5th February, 2018 around 5:38am (though I've been partly into computer programming since May/June 2013). Now, I'm just smiling, seeing how the journey has been. It's a totally different story now (for good actually). I'm grateful to the Lord for the journey so far coz I've learned a lot and still actively learning.

[@Ahmed_Dorgham1]

Did you find a job after completing this journey?

[@abrotheryourbrother3429]

@@Ahmed_Dorgham1 Actually, my main goal was not to look for a job, but to develop products that generates revenue for me. I only focused on developing SaaS and miedum-sized e-commerce apps which I can maintain by myself.

[@notnotducminh]

The fact that you still remember the exact time after 5 years is crazy

[@amcmillion3]

I did The Odin Project and got a developer job from it. Something to take into consideration is that the Ruby/RoR path is far more fleshed out than the JS/Node path. The Node section of the Node Path is absolutely horrible. IMO the Ruby path turns out better devs than the Node path. This was my experience and I have noticed it from seeing the code written by people of both paths.

[@ucbx]

Congratulations on getting a developer job. How long did it take you to complete the Odin project and how many hours (per day or per week) did you spend studying before you were ready to apply for work?

[@ezequielperez159]

That's an interesting take, I have read that the node course is not as good

[@hxhehxxjj4493]

How long did it takebu

[@vishnu2407]

Congrats brother

[@zalty8556]

damn isnt ruby dead tho in real world lmao

[@bennguyen8124]

Learn is by building,building is learning

[@Karlkkaaarrll]

Don't forget the discord group they have, they had a discussion session there for everybody, where one speaker talks a topic and the rest ask question and some share there experiences. I did join that discussion and it last from February to march last year. Hopefully this year there will be more, I know the speaker was very busy with his work and teaching dancing class. Enjoyed it really far from the curicullumn they had provided, because you can talk to anyone with experiences.

[@almy-qy1lf]

Thanks a lot for the suggestion ! I come from a math/engineering background, and have always been excellent at logic and problem-solving. Not to brag but learning a couple programming languages was a bit of a walk in the park for me. SQL, Python, JavaScript, PHP, HTML, Go, CSS, even some C++...I learned the basics and got familiar with some of their libraries in 6 months of focused study, and I've solved countless problems related to them. Even some of my friends who work in the field have asked my help with some of their projects, and everytime, the solution just came to me rapidly. BUT, I have not been involved directly in any type of project that I could put on a resume, because I didn't even know where to look, and I am prone to feeling imposter syndrome. The Odin Project looks promising.

[@vladaramacodes]

With your background, you should be able to understand the theory fairly fast and focus on building the projects which is where you really learn. I highly suggest The Odin Project.

[@muhammaddenaadryan2411]

subscribed, keep up the good work !

[@KushG420]

I got this from a video from a year ago from someone... He said that, JS path, doesn't cover DSA part much while ruby on rails covers it But in the comments it was mentioned that the curriculum was updated to add the DSA part for everyone. Is this the case?

[@vfxamin]

Why don't u go check for your self

[@whyItIsHappening]

Yes they have . Under the heading - "A bit of computer science"

[@KushG420]

@@whyItIsHappening awesome Have you reached that part or you have the information from somewhere else? And do you know if it's comparable with the Ruby's path?

[@unkn0wn_416]

I've started TOP a year ago and I feel like I've been reading tons of articles (even the recommended ones) and not programming/coding properly...

[@usmaanahmed9450]

Same

[@razorvertex5814]

I'm almost done with the foundations and have spent like 90% of the time just reading a lot rather than coding anything.

[@deveren]

guys this is my second start to the odin, if it's needed start again, but don't give up, this time, i'm really building all the stuff by myself, and it's working, i almost finished the class section in JS, keep up guys!

[@deveren]

i finished the foundation section and Intermediate HTML and CSS section twice, but now i literally know everything about 'em :)

[@vladaramacodes]

​@@razorvertex5814This is absolutely normal, you learn how to use a new technology by first reading about it and then applying it in your projects. In the industry, software engineers mostly learn new things by reading the docs.

[@ImMrSage]

I would love to hear about more platforms like Odin Project for other purposes like backend where you need python, or gamedev. If you know something, please share it in the comment

[@LingatsuDesignAndDev]

Freecodecamp ?

[@self_taught_dev]

I did the ruby/rails path and got a fullstack job in python and javascript. Odin Project prepares you well for backend work, too.

[@vinjosh-f5y]

Go to hyderabad india and there are courses taught in open locations like playgrounds to hundreds and on big screen. MOST are American and eu wannabe coders and trust me its magic.

[@shefali567]

CN u explain what u mean??

[@vinjosh-f5y]

@@shefali567 to learn coding

[@21BD1A05R]

Where in Hyderabad

[@vaishnavia5341]

Lmao no they don't

[@gideonbuba9246]

I’m done with the Odin project and still don’t feel I know enough

[@unowen977]

I heard many people applying for jobs before completing the program, and some of them got a job. Don't get trapped for this imposter syndrome, start applying for jobs and building projects for your portfolio.

[@cristiandxc1]

Hello friend, as the other comment says, just apply for the jobs with your portfolio and tell them all your knowledge, but don't give up. I'm recently starting the path in the Odin Project and I've already had several analyst programmer interviews, only with GIT, LINUX, HTML, CSS, and some SQL, JS and PHP, but quite a bit to be honest. The interviews helped me to know what technologies are required where I currently live (Chile) and to be able to improve them. Prepare a good LinkedIn, focus on programming and do not stop applying. So keep going, one day we will work as programmers :).

[@vladaramacodes]

Imposter syndrome is a real problem in tech, even for experienced developpers. You will never feel like you know enough. Believe in yourself and keep learning and building.

[@googlesecurity2955]

I get discouraged really fast when I hit a wall. I think if I can't figure out it on my own and will have to rely from other people's help then I wouldn't survive an ordinary dev job.

[@anonymous8737]

You have google

[@johnmurphy_04]

I did try TOP but i get bored reading long text

[@vladaramacodes]

Fair enough, its not for everyone. However, I would highly suggest continuing to build projects on your own as that is the best way to grow as a developper.

[@antdok9573]

My method was learning via test-driven development.

[@LingatsuDesignAndDev]

​@@antdok9573 Is there a website for that ?

[@plantifulalexandra]

I'm about to start with TOP. I did some courses before and actually I feel that text might be better to learn and remember.

[@ThaThree]

What would you recommend if I want to go into Backend Development?

[@ПавлоЗалуцький-х2ь]

What do you think is a better resource The Odin Project or Roadmap sh?

[@vladaramacodes]

They are very different, Roadmap sh is more of a guide on the things you should know as a developper. It is good to go there once in a while and learn about specific concepts. However, the Odin Project is a lot more practical because you get the chance to build projects and to apply the concepts you've learned.

[@El.Senousi]

Great, new sub 🎉 Can you tell your journey and where are you at it , did you got a job?and how long have you been learning coding?

[@vladaramacodes]

Thanks for the sub, I am planning on making a video on my full journey so stay tuned 🔥

[@mekaelejigu6163]

Very informative video, thank you! Subscribed

[@vladaramacodes]

Thank you I appreciate it

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

Will Odin help me get a job? I've lost hope with all the doom and gloom videos lately.

[@vladaramacodes]

There are no guarantees, but if you persevere and work hard enough I am convinced landing a job is possible

[@zagrosqazy3798]

Thank you seriously

[@Mamika_AFK]

Very informative, thank you, just subbed! 😄👍 God bless you and your family always 🙏🩵

[@AwestruckEarl]

but Im learning java? does it transfer to making project in java?

[@vladaramacodes]

The syntax will not be the same as in java, but the foundational concepts behind programming languages will always be transferable.

[@dailystreetchats3782]

Is there a "python language" added on the Odin Project lists of computer language to be learnt of. 🤔

[@vladaramacodes]

Python is a great language to learn, but The Odin Project's focus is on web development technologies, mainly JavaScript / Ruby

[@TechtalkAi2762]

😊I saw the Odin website it doesn’t have any video to explain it is just text of information which we must learn by ourself.😢 Does it have videos?😢the Odin project

[@vladaramacodes]

It does have videos in some of the sections, but it is mainly about reading documentation which is how it works in the industry. Most often, software engineers pick up a new technology by reading its documents. It will be a challenge at the start, but you'll get used to it.

[@div8698]

Спасибо

[@mehmeh8883]

Real

[@tonybp]

Too bad ageism is particularly bad in this industry, as an old man I gotta look for other ways to earn a living, maybe as a hobby.

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

coding

[@MariadeLourdesAniesSanch-ze7hf]

I think chatgpt

[@swamix_dot_com]

ruby on rails is for dinosaurs...

[@vladaramacodes]

It might not be as popular as it once was, but it is certainly used in the industry by some huge companies (Airbnb, Shopify, GitHub). What you learn in the ruby path is easily transferable to other programming languages like Python, Java ...

[@adfinemrising]

odin project = documentation type. i'ts not for everyone. udemy is faster and more enjoyable. pick your poison

[@vladaramacodes]

I agree it might not be for everyone, but I believe the best way to learn is through reading the documentation and applying your learnings in projects. Udemy might be faster, but it is very easy to get stuck in "Tutorial Hell" where you finish course after course without retaining anything

[@SaraFlara]

The documentation didn't get to me so much until the end of foundations when it was more javascript focused and it seemed suddenly there was less frequent practice dividing up the new concepts being introduced. But the projects I found the most rewarding and efficient way to learn so I stayed with Odin but found that what really helped was rather than choose Odin or Something else, instead I paired Odin with some codecademy exercises to get in some more basic practice while reading the documentation. It helped me grasp concepts, and keep my attention when I felt I was reading too much.

[@GrandMassU]

As I was reading your comment an ad for udemy took over the video lmao