Programming Is NOT Enough | Add these 7 skills…

To try everything Brilliant has to offer-free-for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/TravisMedia . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.
With new and widely adopted technology in the tech space, developers are now being required to know more than just coding. Programming isn't enough.
To be a well-rounded, marketable developer, there are a few of these skills that you need to add to your toolbelt.
In this video, I want to share 7 that you should know. I'll also tell you how to learn them quickly.
Tune in...
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:33 Skill 1
02:58 Skill 2
04:22 Skill 3
05:12 Sponsor
06:26 Skill 4
07:24 Skill 5
10:00 Skill 6
11:00 Skill 7
Video Resources
Get cloud computing courses, Git, database, Linux, API, and DevOps courses all in ONE PLACE with a ZeroToMastery subscription - geni.us/5y34
How I passed the AWS cert - • Pass the AWS Solutions...
How I passed the Azure cert - • Pass the Azure AZ-104 ...
Learn Docker in One Hour - • Docker For Beginners: ...
Get the latest Udemy coupons/deals - travis.media/udemy
Join the Travis Media community - travis.media/community
** My Coding Blueprints **
Learn to Code Web Developer Blueprint - geni.us/HoswN2
AWS/Python Blueprint - geni.us/yGlFaRe
Both FREE in the Travis Media Community
** I write regularly **
travis.media
** FREE EBOOKS **
📘 travis.media/ebooks
** Travis Media Community **
📘 travis.media/community
LET'S CONNECT!
📰 LinkedIn ➔ / travisdot. .
🐦 Twitter ➔ / travisdotmedia​
🙋🏼‍♂️ Website ➔ travis.media
#programming #codinglife #codingskills
*This video was sponsored by Brilliant
** Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links that I may get a little cut of. Thank you.

[@TravisMedia]

To try everything Brilliant has to offer-free-for a full 30 days, visit brilliant.org/TravisMedia . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.

[@PeriMCS]

Well, all of this is daily job if you are programming.

[@thinkofwhy]

Puffy white clouds floating by in a blue summer sky is good. An omnipresent non-local spider's web like cloud under centralized control of a global corporation is bad, very very bad. Do you have a video on the subject of ethics and morality of software development?

[@fekadugudisa7]

fαитαѕт¢

[@babuOOabc]

i think programers need to know a bit of economy and finances and system desing utility ux ui and social why inside, a bit of security standarts on programing secure softwares. bit bit of math and data cience and work with ai.

[@kylontobias]

1. Cloud Computing (Be Cloud Certified...AWS/Google/Azure) 2. Git/Version Control (learn basics on youtube) 3. Basic Database Knowledge 4. Basic Knowledge of Linux 5. Basic Docker Knowledge (learn docker in 1hour) 6. Basic API knowledge (API for each language) 7. Pipeline Familiarity (github actions)

[@warsame2245]

W

[@ajimbong1623]

Thank you😅 was just about to do this too.

[@sigma_z]

MVP

[@zaidshan-ni5hd]

check this link for AI coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLFfWxmg8mpoJo

[@DanielK1213th]

Everything is easy except cloud and database which take longer time to learn

[@--Arthur]

As a self-taught, you will run into these eventually - no escaping! 8. Issue management - tracking and communicating progress (to 👉yourself👈 and others) 9. Self-control - you won't perfect things 1st or 2nd try. So accept your crappy first try and iterate on it later 10. Sketching - diagrams, flows, analysing - planning ahead or understanding a problem BEFORE "programming" will give you sooo maanyyy benefits And perhaps, one of the more important skills: 11. Keep moving forward. We tend to sometimes get stuck on problems. Sometimes it's better to go to take a break and work on something different, and coming back later with a different perspective. Don't expect to find the "perfect approach" on the first try. You won't. Save yourself the trouble. A scuffed solution is better than never finishing. I promise. And that comes from somebody who tends to get too into the small details.

[@--Arthur]

@@depression_isnt_real I apologize for making you think I was trying to act special. It was my intention to be simple, and I was hoping that my statement could be inferred as: "As someone entering the market without an educational background - these points are from my non-educated experience things you will have to learn besides programming - if you want a career with or without an educational background:" I hope that amends your dissatisfaction with my comment.

[@honor9lite1337]

Nice

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

10. is for me... without it i cant even function... because i try to hold entire project/idea in my brain... and i get anxiety, where to start in wich order etc..... i need to ltierally write down microtasks for everything... even installing and setting up boilerplate.. and just tick them off as done task... like minigame, it keeps me going , achivement points :D and gives sense of that you got something done...

[@catlovecake]

Thank you

[@nariiranis]

Thanks for the suggestions. They make a lot of sense. With regards to #10, what software or website could you suggest that would help achieve this task efficiently?

[@gagAMinute]

Thanks, Travis! It was wonderful 🙌🏻 1. Cloud Computing 2. Git 3. Basic DB knowledge 4. Basic Linux knowledge 5. Basic Docker knowledge 6. Basic API knowledge 7. Pipelines

[@CallousCoder]

I’m missing a few that are more important: 1) security technologies. Most devs don’t understand certificates, learn it! But also authentication and authorization and identity management. Use the roles and/or groups that your company already as. If they don’t (and thus are backwards) push for role based access and good identity and access management and start by adding roles for your applications. Sooner rather than later security audits will kill off Projects that don’t have SSO, TFA and RBAC. 2) understand your business and what drives the business. Most devs have no idea about business value and what ultimately pays their salaries. You can really make a difference when you suggest a far better vision and strategy making more money or adding more value. This is really what for me as a freelancer guarantees my value. I do the project they hire me for whilst at the same time pushing new ideas to make more money or reduce inefficiencies and overhead.

[@chriswilliams2452]

This part.. learn your business

[@HM-IITM]

I've been programming since my early teenage, already learnt about some languages by self training online and now working on different projects to enhance my knowledge more... However, the main part I basically struggle with is sustaining my motivation for long periods, since I don't usually find people around me who are interested in coding and stuff related, I've to do it all alone It gets kinda boring after a while when I'm stuck with certain lines or unusual errors, and I feel like taking long breaks in order to refresh my mind, but after that, I don't feel like coming back either

[@phil97n]

Good to hear you are able to keep your spirit. Naturally, programming is pretty lonely - and sometimes necessary so. That's why I often find it difficult to answer when people ask me if I'd recommend programming as career option - except for my brother, it was a simple no

[@anoldrutayuga9260]

How about asking chatGPT in cas eof errors

[@najwadafir217]

Thank you! I've been searching for a while now for the skills I need to add to my programming skills!

[@serhanmmiah7315]

Knowing this is key, yet advancing beyond the initial interview usually involves situational tests. I'd recommend getting familiar with these tests as they're widely used in the industry. Keep in mind, while it's said that these tests have no right or wrong answers, always consider what's best for the business. This is so that you can pass the test and get invited to the coding or people test.

[@listen_learn_tz]

Brief and well explained, hands clapping!👏🏻

[@AmodeusR]

Could you make a video of this type, but about programming theory and what's most required, necessary or ideal to know as programmer?

[@d.o.nmuzic3802]

These is a great video. Thank you. Can you please do a video with course recommendations for each of these? Thank You 🙏🏾

[@eknuds]

Using source control is such a lifesaver that I can't imagine doing a project without them. I can't believe I first downloaded Linux 30 years ago. It took a couole og months to figure out the instsll because I was a noob and Linux itself was primitive, but I have had Linux or now Darwin as my primary PC since then.

[@RogAllyHQ]

Hi Travis, I really like your voice tone when explaining things. Sound like a breeze of fresh air specially in my case that listening is the only way I can view your videos while working during the day at my desk.

[@pestilence696]

wow, such useful timestamps, thanks, now i can jump right to the skill im interested to know your opinion on...

[@cesarguerrero7351]

This feels very accurate for what I’m currently facing. Great video

[@kawan5851]

Most important skill is=> Your connections. If you dont have good connections then you are not going anywhere. This industry is not as transparent as some people think. I am working for a big corporation and I have observed that so many Indians are getting hired because of their internal HR and other connections and so many people (despite having far better credentials) are not even called for an interview.

[@pyccmischa]

I, mostly a mobile developer, recently got put into a retro project, that still works with cvs and older spring based homebrew framework. While my application for the AWS practitioner test was postponed by my employer once again. That gave me a nudge, to invest some time after work to work on some future relevant skills. That is how I stumbled upon this video. You are breaking down the content quite nicely and I am all ears for recommendation on useful certifications or free solutions to aqcuire practice. All in all, your suggestions make good sense. I can confirm, that in my experience pipelines or database knowledge is asked even for project or job interviews, where you wouldn't expect them to be required. (e.g. Interviewer would ask database and sql related questions for a position in android native development).

[@migben]

I'd aprreciatte taht you put subtitles and every skills. By the way...excellent video!

[@YoucanHere]

thank you for this time brother

[@profatox]

Perfect explanations. Thanks.

[@mycloudvip]

Amazing content as always!

[@gcaws]

Bugs and debugging - eg JIRA Communicating with fellow devs - you’re not in a vacuum Optimization - Fast, understandable (commented) The big picture and customer needs (not just your slice) Take care of your health

[@ekrarefaz8594]

This is beautiful content! Thank you

[@martapfahl940]

Only being 3 months into my first React job I can confirm every skill you just talked about.

[@TienNguyen-ym1jh]

confirm what ???

[@MfundoTenza]

@@TienNguyen-ym1jh that it’s necessary to know them

[@reubenprasanth271]

boss i am struggling to get a react job, there just doesnt seem to be any fresher openings on that, how did you do it ?

[@yeetyot9020]

@@TienNguyen-ym1jh that the skills in the video are required.

[@Romost]

Thanks for sharing, Glad to have found this channel, let's get straight to the learning 🏃🏃🏃

[@asamirid]

just subscribed, good content, good format, clean execution, thank you ✅✅..

[@kwonnonho1724]

Thanks. Really helpful. Good to know I'm not on the wrong track.

[@DeltaXML_Ltd]

Great video! Keep up the good work!

[@arsnakehert]

Cool, the first skill, cloud, I lack experience with it; I've worked with Google Cloud before, but back then I mostly set up Compute Engine VMs and kinda configured them by hand from there; that was before I learned Docker, and it was actually handy knowledge and practice to have even if it eventually got boring. Now our app uses AWS for the frontend and some EC2 instances as well, but I don't get to experience messing around with AWS too much. The other skill that I lack is pipeline stuff, gotta look into it I guess. We do use it in my job but it was set up by someone else. I should look into the black box, so to speak. Maybe I have a selection/confirmation bias here coming from my own comfort zone, but I do think the other skills (except Docker to some extent) are basic as a backend developer. Thank goodness I already have them; but of course one can always improve in each individual one.

[@xObserver]

As always quality video with no wasting time thanks, sir.

[@phaneendhraajaythota1025]

when you put it like that.. I feel like I know all of it. even more. :D nicely put together..

[@germangarciafernandez]

Qué buen video, súper acertado el contenido y muy fiel a las necesidades reales de cualquier desarrollador o ingeniero involucrado en proyectos de software.ç Un saludo.

[@rahulbasutkar04]

Thanks You...Definitely it will help me before entering into IT profession.

[@khunthurein2376]

Underrated video! Love it Travis!

[@PiotrKosmowski]

I agree with all of the given points.

[@rishabhpandey7089]

Thank You!😁

[@souvikkundu]

Thank you 👍

[@gamekonet]

I am now switching to Functional job, but have been working in technical for 3 years in web, mobile and games not much of experience, but am pretty sure some write good code may be clean and SOLID but they can get the use of Design Patterns more would get things easier in many ways. also some important skills is functional skills because at some point you may get the chance to promote to project manager or team lead so must have a soft idea of how things goes, because managing your tasks is easy but leading a team need experience and knowledge so work will stay efficient and fast progress. Also amazing video!! if i ever see someone dislike it will find that person and make them apologize haha

[@kevon217]

Great list. Great channel.

[@ahsanimran9554]

Thanks for the video.

[@luis96xd]

Amazing video, everything was well explained! I liked how you explained docker, I'm going to see your 1 hour video of Docker to learn how to use it😄

[@GafarOlanipekun]

I will say as a backend engineer, your priority additional skill is communication, algorithm, linux and docker. you will be fine. just be super good at this. you don't need to know all, be it aws, google cloud or Azure just be a bit familiar.

[@HadayatNiazi-xp1fz]

very informative for developers

[@waynelast1685]

Great video: Question....would you recommend a separate course teaching "Algorithms" at some point as a beginner or intermediate coder in order to create better coding habits, rather than try to break bad habits later? ( possible future video topics?).

[@cs7jay41]

Hi @TravisMedia - Thanks for the great video... Do you have any suggestions for a Linux course or training?

[@MukeshM-fi7eq]

ossom man whenever I am thinking I am wasting time and don't know what to do next once I see your video I come to know there are more more thinks to learn and grow ourself thank you so much I will always support with you

[@iamdragonkrys]

Exactly 💯 . It has been the case for 5/10 years

[@thienquangphan7195]

Your sharing is really helpful. Any software developer can follow this to develop essential skills for their career path. Thanks!

[@nyomansunima]

Good explaination

[@kebman]

Depending a little on your job, it's also useful to know (at least) algebra and some basic computer science such as Big O, algorithms and data structures. Oh, and how data is represented on various devices. Without it you're not going to be able to work with new hardware.

[@blackcitadel37]

Soft skills count a lot too. Knowing how to deal with people is hard

[@kebman]

@@blackcitadel37 I'm great with people. For a psychopath.

[@anoniem012]

I am a Programmer even though I learned big o and algorithm and math, I never had to use it. Where did you use it??

[@kebman]

@@anoniem012You get use for it when dealing with algorithms, optimization, and when making important and higher level design decisions. It's not as likely that you'll need it in front-end unless your app is has some heavy computational features. But if it does, then Big O suddenly becomes useful.

[@Carrymejane]

Thanks alot sir

[@harmonymwirigi6813]

wow this is great. This will help me much to sharpen my career

[@Gauravkumar-jm4ve]

That was very nice thank u so much for sharing but how about Front end knowledge? like React

[@ecsaylor]

Quite an eye opener Travis, thanks a lot. How about Kubernetes?

[@dinukagayanath4582]

Thank you.

[@wuyanchu]

brilliant video, thx and god bless you and the world... regards from hong kong ^_^

[@SotraEngine4]

I would say multi-discipline courses I have degrees as a mechanical engineer And I program simple stuff for fun, mostly But the things I have learnt there have in most part been quite useful

[@jamesmiths72]

Thanks for the video. I found them very usefull. What you describe here is the entry level DevOps roadmap. This is now the standar kowledge we all devs need to have.

[@austineeze7623]

Exactly!

[@zanza8197]

This is very true, I was at some point completely stomped by docker as i never bothered to use it before. Overall ICT knowledge is also a must, I have had tasks that involved also ICT knowledge, For example once's we had to create some sensoring system for some fabric, Turned out we where also required to install that whole ordeal and not just make the software for it.

[@self.improved]

Great content :) thanks!

[@RashidAli-dq2us]

Your videos are very helpful for me personally 🤘 Love from INDIA❤

[@Greg_Chase]

Back at UC Berkeley, where we computer science students used BSD Unix (and Jove, and Emacs, and Vi, and GDB, GCC, etc) it was "CHUH-MOD" -The chmod shell command. If Linus T. changed the pronunciation, well it will take getting used to. The codegen capability of AI systems is ramping up. It's hard to know where things will be in 12, 24, 36 months. .

[@phil97n]

Good advice. How about data structure and algorithm? Doesn't seem possible to be a good programmer without these

[@mandarbagul3008]

Could you please provide guidance on whether I should choose AWS or Azure as an aspiring data scientist? I'm quite confused and would appreciate your insights.

[@rahulCoding]

Thank You💐💐

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Thanks. Book recommendations?

[@fatimaiqra2169]

thanks

[@cody_codes_youtube]

I love this content. I tell everyone that’s coming up in the field that programming is the easy part. Thanks for sharing

[@pawelp531]

the dreaded SOCIAL SKILLS!!

[@zaidshan-ni5hd]

check this link for AI coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLFfWxmg8mpoJo

[@waynegreen7970]

Are there any good resources on TDD, Test-driven development for the technologies mentioned?

[@99codemister]

Other than the certifications, I am there. Any assistance for this very selective job market?

[@adicandra9940]

the networking is a tough one. I mean, egress? nat? and all of that. not to mention the pricing model of those things. we could blow up the credits by simple mistakes

[@xybersurfer]

some good tips, but i think there has been too much focus on auxiliary skills. here and in general. it's much better to look at actual job requirements, for jobs you are interested in, and focus on those skills

[@SageJinWoo]

As always, Travis is always very real. no fluffs

[@zaidshan-ni5hd]

check this link for AI coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLFfWxmg8mpoJo

[@ricnyc2759]

Oh, cool! What's next? Acrobatics skills?

[@yonathancherkos4232]

This is a great list. but are these skills required for a frontend or mobile app developer?

[@ricnyc2759]

Translation: your boss wants you to program, create databases and the maintenance of a Linux server. All for the price of a job of programmer. And if you can't do it, your boss will fire you and hire a guy that has the face of a raccoon (dark circles around the eyes because of the sleep deprivation).

[@muniprasadpullaganti9994]

How can we attend your live class need your reply

[@hdjfjd8]

Travis I have a question for you. At what point does the gap between software developer & DevOps get blurr ? Because it seems companies have really mixed up hiring standards ,how on earth does a beginner even start learning DevOps when he can't write code properly

[@zaidshan-ni5hd]

check this link for AI coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLFfWxmg8mpoJo

[@HusnyAhm]

Good question. I too need an answer for this.

[@seanknight9808]

Hi Travis. I tried to find you on LinkedIn but it said your page didn't exist, so I thought I'd write you here. I'm an engineer trying to retire from the oil industry and go into cyber security. I got my CCNA a few months ago and completed the Google Cybersecurity course yesterday and will take my Security+ exam in a few days. I want to do a cloud course, and wanted to do AWS. However, I found the IBM Full Software Stack course on coursera, which is mostly could computing. What do you think about that course? Do it? Or just go to straight to AWS? Or do both? Thanks for any input. Sorry for the bother! :)

[@you2449]

That's almost an impossible question to answer. It depends on many factors. Just for kicks I ran the exact question thru ChatGPT & Claude. Both came back with a Long detailed answer, with several bullet points noted -- before finally reaching a conclusion. I'll just paste their final conclusion/summary below. But you could try running the question there - - to see their reasoning. The points that they go through are the _Real_ answer. *ChatGPT* : Given your focus on cybersecurity, diving deep into AWS might be more beneficial given its market dominance. However, if you're interested in a broader understanding of the software stack, the IBM course could be a valuable addition. Consider your long-term goals, the time you can invest, and your career aspirations before making a decision. *Claude* : Overall the IBM course seems like a solid starting point for foundational knowledge. But I'd suggest also doing AWS certification if you have the time and budget. The combination would make you well-prepared and appealing for cloud/security roles.

[@amancca]

Hello there, I'm a self-thought developer and solo entrepreneur. I have imposture syndrome. I feel like I missed something. But I have already familiar with what you mentioned except Cloud computing. Seeing such video builds my confidence 😁 Thanks 🙏

[@MagedMegz95]

Really helpful and informative. Sometimes when you reach a certain level in your career, you're not really looking for more technical depths in certain fields, but rather those types of videos that draw the big picture that facilitates the next step for you to get better. This video does exactly that. So thank you very much.

[@zaidshan-ni5hd]

check this link for AI coding kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGLFfWxmg8mpoJo

[@HusnyAhm]

I would like to understand how to start getting handson with aws. It's kinda huge and so many services, where to start. Would like a video of this type

[@abhinaykatta]

This is gold for me.

[@fly.1]

Started a it course this year and I already began using git, azure and etc for a group task that I've assumed the leader position in (I'm carrying)

[@saint-cyrmapouka4634]

Should consider messaging as well for asynchronous task

[@medichill9235]

Now I know I have to do this to be more marketable aside from learning the tools in developing softwares. :)

[@BruceWayne15325]

I agree that cloud computing is an important skill to know, or at least be aware of. I'm not so sure that I would recommend certifying for it though unless it's needed for your job, especially with the likelihood that AI is going to drastically change the way that coding works in the coming decades. It's likely that Copilot (or something like it) will be able to help you do whatever you need in that regard in the not too distant future. When it comes to CS I take the minimum viable product approach. Find out what job you are interested in, and then look at the job offerings, and see what they are looking for. IE: Don't get a PhD assuming that it's going to make you more money, and make it easier to get a job. You may find that you are less employable because you're too expensive, and that degree isn't necessary for the job that you actually want.

[@sureshdarla5540]

cool...helpful

[@kllokoq]

Traversy media, the best!!!

[@the_mong_]

He's right about all of these

[@alpheusmadsen8485]

The funny thing about the "self-taught" vs "CS-trained" controversy: most of these things *aren* ' *t* taught in college (at least, not when I completed my minor in Computer Science in 2002). I *had* to learn *all* of these on my own! Perhaps things have changed somewhat over the years -- indeed, version control wasn't even all that common in 2000 or even 2010 (I believe I first learned about Git around 2009 or 2010 or so -- but then again, during most of that time, I was working on a PhD in mathematics)) -- but nowadays I *cannot* imagine doing software development, even on personal projects, *without* version control!

[@user-vm4fb6ns2n]

very good

[@graws7009]

As soon as you said, "..like you and me..", I knew I could trust you ☺️ propper grammar is important!

[@josephdaquila2479]

Is there an order you recommend? At least the way you describe it, it sounds like it'd be beneficial to learn Linux before you learn pipelines.

[@iamdragonkrys]

Now I am in Firebase and Flutter. I love Dart language, it brings the best from Javascript and C#.

[@DanielEAish]

Add to all that to learn to promt on chat GPT or similiar AI technology, get used to it to get the best solutions possible

[@Deepakkumar-pm2kt]

What I need to Learn --> 1. Cloud 2. API 3.Docker 4.Git Actions (Pipelines)

[@encinoman740]

@TravisMedia- Which would be the best youtube video to learn Git for very beginner level you would recommend to watch?

[@encinoman740]

@Travis- In obtaining some of these skills sets, what would be best to start with as someone who is a complete beginner to code? Would you think getting the Solutions Architect and having a good working knowledge with API is a start? What do you think?

[@person9627]

1. understand git merge and rebase aside from basic git functions. you can use lazygit to play around. 2. learn API architecture, be it rest or rpc. managing sessions, auth and other security features is the key. 3. learn database, sql is preferable as many big projects prefer relational databases. 4. learn how to deploy your frontend and backend on free hosting services. 5. learn how to use docker. 6. finally learn cloud. without the above skills diving into cloud will not be fruitful as a developer. it takes time to learn and might slowdown your progress with coding + the above mentioned skills. that's my opinion based on my experience at the job.

[@GekijoOkami222]

Since I literally apply each of these facets at my job. I think I'm good. :D