Top 5 Reasons to Learn Coding | You need to learn to program!

[@spencerhulme1203]

I am thanking you Josh before i have finished the video because i can relate to your expertise across different subjects and then the how to apply, logically, your channel i hope i can help in the future "but i always find" best not to make promises until that platform of support is in place, thanks again Josh much appreciated as are you and the content you create.

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment :)

[@Jonathanjamalhamilton]

I come back to this video almost every two weeks

[@JasonL_Hawaii]

I'll pick up Python after I am done with the career transition from accounting to IT/InfoSec/Cybersecurity. Thanks for the video, Josh.

[@JoshMadakor]

No problem, sounds like a good plan tbh

[@ChrisR-yp8mi]

I really like these reasons especially #1 and #3. It just gives you an edge and makes you stand out from other IT professionals. I'm currently in IT Support but want to move into something more technical. As I search for jobs most of them like for you to know a programming language. This year i'm going to really focus on C# and .Net and see how far I can get by the end of the year.

[@Geomaverick124]

It also future proofs your job prospects especially if you get really good at programming. In about 10 years most industries will have some facet of coding associated with it. Even today you can get hired as a coder at hospitals, manufacturing companies, warehouses, transportation, etc...one big thing is to pick a primary stack that is popular in your area or for remote work like HTML, CSS, Javascript, Node (this includes MEAN, MERN, or Nextjs); C#.Net, Python, Java/Spring, CMS/Headless, etc. Just be careful with jumping around to a bunch of languages too much

[@notahacker2107]

Why do you need to be careful about jumping around languages alot? Just curious.

[@Geomaverick124]

@@notahacker2107 If your aim is to get a job quickly in programing and you jump around too much, you might not become skilled enough in one area to pass the interview...you will just have surface level knowledge of a bunch of languages...It would be like trying to get certified in Nodejs, AWS, CiSSP, CCNA, and get your Data Science degree all at the same time. You wouldn't make much headway with anything...But if your aim is to get a job in lets say cyber security and then tryout and learn a few languages, jumping around won't be so bad because you already have a job

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much for the comment. Really appreciate POVs from actual developers. It's something I've always wanted to do so I feel like I'm getting special knowledge lol. I think next month I will start practicing algos TBH.

[@Geomaverick124]

@@JoshMadakor Me too...algos are the bane of my existence. LinkedIn reached out to me...I was like cool...but the test you on Algos...I asked if I could interview in a few months lol

[@WithSandra]

As a dev, I appreciate this video 😆😁

[@JasonL_Hawaii]

Woah, another KZbinr comment crossover. Josh be getting recognition, on to 10K, man.

[@JoshMadakor]

I appreciate that you appreciate it 😂👏. I actually got the idea to make this video when I was watching one of your videos. It was one of your vlogs where you randomly started talking about the importance of coding and I was like FAX, and started making a script. Haha

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks so much Lol. I feel like I've made it. TRYNA HIT 10K IN NOVEMBER

[@blevenzon]

Binge watching all your vids Josh. You rock.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Boris, much appreciated! Thank you for watching and thanks for the kind words!

[@nolongerinuse488]

Thanks for keeping me motivated!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thanks for keeping _ME_ motivated, haha. and np

[@joshc2764]

Great video!!! Thank you

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you so much fellow Josh lol

[@joshkindy4826]

Wrote a short script a couple weeks ago to ping all IPv4 Addresses. Why? Cause it was fun, and I learned a bunch of network automation and python. Now I want to learn to output the results to a webpage. Why? Cause it's fun, and I'll learn a bunch.

[@notahacker2107]

That sounds fun! Something I may have to look into doing, I kinda despise coding but I think that's only because I don't really understand it.

[@joshkindy4826]

@@notahacker2107 it was only like 21 lines of code for the first part. Really simple. Only took a little googling and a couple hours of figuring out the syntax. Some of those lines also wrote the results to a text file.

[@JoshMadakor]

Good for you, and pretty cool! And that is a lot of IP addresses lol

[@GregWilson04]

My guy!!! I'm glad you're back making videos.... but what happen to the Japanese at the end of the vid ?!?🤔

[@JoshMadakor]

I'll try to do some more Japanese in the future lmao. It just got hard to think of stuff to say after a while hahaha.

[@idreesk7826]

In your opinion would it be better to learn django or MERN??? I'm in security and leaning towards Django just because of Python versatility.

[@JoshMadakor]

Just depends on what you wanna do. I primarily went with MERN, but I'm using python to practice algos

[@shaunhenderson2071]

What are your thoughts on what to learn? I initially wanted to learn python, but I believe powershell would be more beneficial.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Shaun! If you find PowerShell to be more beneficial, definitely learn that first. I think I literally said this in one of my videos lol, "_I recommend learning Python first, but if PowerShell is beneficial to your work, for example, just go with that."_ I'm actually more partial to PowerShell myself and tend to prefer it. I don't know why :p

[@monnombre6547]

liked & subscribed!

[@JoshMadakor]

Thank you so much, really really appreciate it!

[@OwenGalaxy]

I'm learning Java in AP comp sci, is it worth it?

[@roberttolito7665]

It's worth it once you get better at it. You can then used what you learned and use it to learn other programming languages.

[@notahacker2107]

From what it sounds like, learning any language is worth it. Seems like you can translate things between different languages.

[@cem6247]

now java so high demand

[@JoshMadakor]

Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yeees Congrats on the great choice haha

[@yourbodyis75waterandimthir44]

You think this will be useful for a med student? Great content my man

[@judgsmith]

it is still 2021 last I checked

[@JoshMadakor]

Yeah, cuz I didn't wanna go back and change it in 2 months lol. Sorry :(

[@judgsmith]

@@JoshMadakor I get it. Very clever. I was just joking.

[@JasonSmith-ir8zz]

Hey josh what do u think about coding bootcamps? Any that u can recommend? Wana start coding but I need structure and to be held accountable. But don’t know exactly where to start.🤷🏿‍♂️

[@JoshMadakor]

I think some of the bootcamps are OK. I would honestly probably do like free code camp or something first and get your skill up to a certain point. If you go in with the basics of how to code, you're going to get much more out of it. Some good ones that come to mind are Hack Reactor, AppAcademy, Code Fellows, Turning School. Do you need a boot camp? Nope, but they can be fun. Please just be able to code at a basic level before paying/joining one though :)

[@Hoyitstopher]

Lol I actually hit the like button 3 times. It liked the video, then unliked it and liked it again, nice!🤪

[@JoshMadakor]

lmao thank you, I wasn't sure anyone would actually do it, haha 😂

[@MD-tr6sh]

I have an app idea, if you know how to make it a reality.

[@OwenGalaxy]

I also have an app idea, and no idea how to make it a reality LMAO

[@JoshMadakor]

Lol what is your app idea?

[@DexterDouglas-z1r]

8:18 You respond to or read EVERY comment? This must have been when you were at around 1k. You're at 116k at the time I'm leaving this comment.

[@shaunhenderson2071]

What are your thoughts on what to learn? I initially wanted to learn python, but I believe powershell would be more beneficial.

[@JoshMadakor]

Hey Shaun! If you find PowerShell to be more beneficial, definitely learn that first. I think I literally said this in one of my videos lol, _"I recommend learning Python first, but if PowerShell is beneficial to your work, for example, just go with that."_ I'm actually more partial to PowerShell myself and tend to prefer it. I don't know why lol