Why Learning to Code is likely your BEST INVESTMENT

[@nickgomez8467]

I'm 22 and I feel like I've wasted so much time not knowing what career I want to pursue. I've had interest in fields like cyber security but deep down I feel more ambitious to learn to code. I strive to double down these next six months and get an entry level job as a front end developer. Thank you for all the knowledge you give us.

[@davien001]

Thank you so much Stefan, you encouraged me to start learning web dev and 5 months in I'm good with HTML, CSS and about to finish JavaScript on freecodecamp. I've done projects in sass(SCSS), bootstrap, flexbox and hope to start react next year January, my timeframe is next year ending or early 2024 to round up with backend and then apply for jobs but I'll be doing projects along the way. Thank you.

[@zohaib0335]

I wonder how did you reach the End of "Javascript Algorithms" on freecodecamp ? because, first, it is a very long course. and second, you are learning web development, the javascript course there is not about web development but about data-structures and algorithms. unless you already know javascript from somewhere else that is pretty impossible to finish.

[@davien001]

@@zohaib0335 Never say never bro, I agree that they're very hard, 35% of the questions I had to check the hints or at worst the solutions. It's all good, it has made me a better developer in my opinion as even at work if you're finding things difficult you're to reach out to coworkers or stackoverflow. I'll be starting the frontend section today and I'm glad I took the JavaScript algorithms to strengthen logical thinking. It's not overly important yeah but I wanted to test myself and I'm glad I finally got the certificate. The last cash register project I had to check for solutions elsewhere as I was stuck.

[@matekimagick]

@@davien001 I started learning on FreeCodeCamp too and did the same thing and earned the Responsive Web Design and then the JS Algorithms and Data Structures Certs. ....I felt very uneasy about the Javascript so I found a free trial on Codecademy and worked through that. Now, I am officially in tutorial hell but have learned a ton through Codecademy. Hopefully 2023 is THE year I can get a job. Good luck to you!

[@davienbrown4658]

first time in my life ive ever seen someone else with my name lol im just starting html on freecodecamp myself and its challenging for a total newbie

[@davien001]

@@davienbrown4658 Lol, it's just an alias, glad to know someone actually has the name.

[@cheedovision39]

I'm in my 50's came across your video several months ago. Finished the google IT certification to get my toes wet. I like coding and finishing up the html css section on free code camp. Looking forward to learning python next, thanks for putting your videos out there.

[@StefanMischook]

Good stuff. Thanks for letting me know.

[@denniszenanywhere]

Same here. Learning coding as I know my field Content work (writing, marketing) is going to be disrupted by ChatGPT. I think it's good to learn coding at any age if some work will be remote. There won't be in-office age-discrimination situations to deal with. My programmer-father works remotely.

[@redpillsatori3020]

@@denniszenanywhere ChatGTP absolutely will. I've been using it to help me with MongoDB aggregate queries (cuz I'm really bad at those) and it has cut my time down in half, and I will, on a fly, have it also write articles for me as well, and I used to write some of those for awhile. I think writers of simple "How To" or "Here's what X does" article content, and even digital image artists, are going to be the first to get replaced. Personally, if I were doing those things for a living, I'd start searching for a new career.

[@dougholimon]

Hey Stefan... You may not recognize my name but your program has completely helped my beginning journey in understanding front end development... Thank you!

[@jefferymcqueen8331]

I'm 23 and just started coding, I only have a high school diploma but has nothing to do with tech and also, I suck at math. I often pick up a skill and later drop it because I always feel that I won't get good at it. I'm into coding now and I hope I won't get discouraged because there are too many informations out there and I don't know where to start.

[@chainarmor448]

Coding is just like anything else in life. Consistency is key. If you stick to it and don’t give up, you’re going to get good at it. The only thing that can stop you is you !!!

[@northborneoguy]

I'm 40 and just started learning how to code. Hopefully there's still time...

[@omfgihopethisworks]

Yes there is definitely still time

[@StefanMischook]

Lots of time!

[@nomagix]

I'd suggest you start with web programming.

[@Markuma]

I'm 45, never too late to do anything.

[@redpillsatori3020]

Are you OK with starting at a screen/code for 10+ hours a day? Are you comfortable with the fact that you'll have to endlessly learn/try new things while doing this career (new languages, frameworks, methodologies, paradigms, etc..)? These are the questions I ask people when they tell me they're thinking about coding. If you can't say "yes" to those questions then this may not be the career for you.

[@diogomarquessimoes]

You are certainly one of the channel that i recommend to any person how wants to learn how to code alongside Dorian Dominguez. Thank you for these videos.

[@suwisinyangwe3367]

This channel is great. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@learninmachine]

Thank you, this is what I needed today.

[@jorgemelo8857]

Merry Xmas Stefan !!!

[@Gandoff2000]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@StefanMischook]

Happy new year

[@Shotshaper]

Great advice in any field! I do not code, but Stefan caught my attention.

[@robsgarage4746]

Thanks for the inspiration! Merry Christmas and Happy NY to u too...

[@StefanMischook]

Happy holidays!

[@luisf7105]

Yes, but uncle Stef... What are the 1-2-3-4 things that one NEEDS to learn first, PLEASE. Merry X-Mass, and a very healthy new year to you as well!

[@ruleaus7664]

I've been at it for four months with just HTML and CSS. I know that sounds a bit long for just those two languages, but that's because I haven't been entirely consistent. It's hard to be consistent when I'm losing sleep and exercise, which may or may not have to do with sitting at the computer for 6 or 7 hours at a time. To make decent progress, I feel I have to go at it at least that long in one sitting.

[@hungarianguy6995]

I think you should start learning javascript.

[@h051n]

Yeah start learning javascript but do not drop html and css. Build something with html and css and implement javascript. Don't stay to long with vanilla javascript, try learning a framework after maybe 2 months

[@davien001]

My advice is to have a notebook you write what you learn then revise the next day, rinse and repeat, I'm 5 months in and what I'll tell you is don't see the timeframe as anything bad, I used 2 months to learn HTML and CSS, now I'm glad to say I rock on structuring content and know my way around css, even using keyframes and media queries.

[@timothykeith1367]

4 months isn't a very long time to learn those two skills!

[@teacherinthailan6441]

Cheers Stefan. Always wise words.

[@chaitanya737]

Hi stefan, is learning java script for one hour a day enough? I'm not trying to get a programing job but just trying to develop skill.

[@StefanMischook]

1 hr is good.

[@atticusnow131]

Merry Christmas!

[@skypeia5853]

Last week I started from scratch with c++ to learn programming from 0 after c++ I will look into web development html css js I suppose that's what I'm planning

[@StefanMischook]

Might be easier, and so faster, to start with the web languages first.

[@sl5946]

I'd love to learn how to code I'm just afraid I'll spend two years learning it and won't be able to find a job. I always hear about the great pay but how many entry-level jobs are really available every year in the industry?

[@ruleaus7664]

I feel like there's a good amount of entry-level jobs, but I don't know how that balances against the amount of entry-level applicants. The competition might be high, specifically for front-end development. I hope I'm wrong.

[@sl5946]

@@ruleaus7664 I have no idea either but I'm assuming that entry-level devs will be competing against all the kids graduating from college and all the foreign devs learning the trade

[@ruleaus7664]

@@sl5946 well, you could try a less trodden path like cybersecurity. Not sure how feasible that is without college, but it just seems most people are pursuing web development. At least that would seem to make sense because everyone is familiar with using the web. So the easiest and first choice for most people is web development. Sure, people looking to get into tech are familiar with some other things but the web is at the forefront. I don't know. I'm taking my chances, but it's still a good idea to consider your options rather than immediately making the obvious decision.

[@guilherme5094]

Thanks and Merry Christmas👍!

[@StefanMischook]

Thank you too!

[@nils-kristianpedersen7225]

Merry Christmas, y'all 🌲

[@timstevens3361]

i like your idea that programming is a super power. i am a cnc machinist and cam programming is also a super power. i think electronics building is also a super hero power. machining is also a super hero power.

[@Highseasonco]

Very informative, and just always beautifully shot.

[@robphin85]

Hi Stefan, I’m 37 years old and I’ve been learning Java for 7 months and I’m also a CS student, if I start looking for jobs by the time im 39 or 40 what do you recommend my game plan should be?

[@dakoderii4221]

Look into "The Zelenko Protocol" for that Long Covid. It's helped a lot of people. Vitamin D and Zinc are very important, even when you're not sick.

[@TN-es7ei]

I heard it helped people with peripheral neuropathy from long covid.

[@gehdochnicht]

I've done 2 bootcamps and multiple other programming related courses. All since the pandemic started. I have not seen any return on my investment yet. Just being honest 🤷‍♂

[@encapsule2220]

link ur github, portfolio website.

[@seananih7609]

Assuming you mean knowledge or comfort with coding, you need to stop doing courses and just build projects, or at least customize and add additional features to the projects you made in those courses. I felt like I was struggling to really learn programming and was scared to build by myself, but once I started everything truly started to click. I can now build fullstack apps on/off the blockchain and will start freelancing/applying for jobs next month. Good luck!

[@theknee5155]

You're in the tutorial hell my brother. As sean said you should start doing what he stated. For me when I was in college then the pandemic hit I taught myself how to code in react for 1 month after that I redid the project for myself and added additional features and then applied to a job even if it is a part time. Luckily someone hired me even if I'm still in college and no professional experience. A few months before I graduate I applied to multiple company jobs and they were impressed so as a fresh grad I had an array of options on where I want to go as a programmer. Just trust the process and listen to the greats like Mr. Stefan here. Hope you could update us on your progress and to have a great career as a programmer.

[@seananih7609]

@@theknee5155 Good shit man, congratulations!

[@StefanMischook]

Probably bad bootcamps. Unfortunately, there are many.

[@bruhmoment3731]

Can you make a video about how to deal with frustration? I often encounter coding problems that seem impossible to solve and they often cause a lot of frustration and anxiety.

[@StefanMischook]

Sure. Check out my Lizard Wizard course. Link under the video.

[@wallywild5088]

Even with chatGPT?

[@darkcoder5799]

Merry Christmas 🎊

[@bhnjmk0987]

thanks for the encouragement

[@StefanMischook]

Any time!

[@markchapman140]

triangulated thinking - does it tick enough boxes..........better chance then.......chat gpt.?

[@wranther]

Merry Christmas Stefan! -Bob...

[@eman_raslan]

Heyyy❤🖖 missed you ☺ thanks for your valuable time!

[@notcristian9030]

Would you recommend going to school for a cs degree and spend 4 years acquiring it, or go the self taught/ boot camp route? I’m about to be 25 and not sure which route to take. Any advice? I’m quite familiar with js, been going at it consistently for about 7 months now

[@StefanMischook]

I have done videos on this. There is a cost of going to school for 4 years besides the money you spend. That cost, is losing 3-4 years of not earning, saving and investing. Check out my other videos on the subject for specifics.

[@carldrogo9492]

With a Computer Science degree you don't have to jump throw hoops to prove to your prospective employers that you can do a job.

[@Lauraligh]

Merry Christmas! ☃

[@StefanMischook]

Same to you!

[@ejalvin8286]

As much as a job in coding would be great right now, is it insane that I would like to combine web development with my previous door-to-door sales experience. But I will go from business-to-business offering my services. Any advice?

[@lindarussell9781]

I have 15 yrs xray/radiology experience. Which companies would you recommend I apply for as a self-taught coder?

[@StefanMischook]

I don't know where you live. Just start searching for jobs in your area and research. Get a feel for the local market.

[@timothykeith1367]

I would attempt to stay in the medical field relating to your particular subject matter

[@christopherrimplington3643]

Studio Web doesn't have a Linkedin Page. I wanna add it to the Education in my profile, but I can't

[@oleksii_gozha]

what do you think about niche languages, like ABAP from SAP? It is used only in big companies and there is a lot of specifics and logic per module, so I can learn only some modules with specialisation on one or two. ABAP is backend language and used only inside of SAP world. Thanks in advance!

[@StefanMischook]

There will certainly be a market for that for many years to come.

[@timstevens3361]

i have a question Stef regarding chatgpt. i believe vscode was a project to get ALL programmer work flow to be data for chatgpt from day one. wtf would MS care about what gets programmed on linux or ios ? btw VS takes a super long time to load ! wonder what telemetry is going on there ? am i the only programmer thinking this ? VScode is a trojan horse in my opinion. my spidy sense says so anyway.

[@marciabausell815]

Merry Christmas

[@MansfeldPlPlus]

Great topic!

[@carlosp.3190]

Could someone give me their opinion? I have a year of experience in Laravel, is it worth moving to Java (0 work experience)? my goal is to make as much money as i can in the next 5 years Thanks for the content and for the comments, greetings

[@LilianRambu]

🎄🎅 Merry Christmas!

[@tannaautomation6527]

Nice explanation 👍

[@StefanMischook]

Thanks 🙂

[@luisfcocontreras]

Hi, how can I get your complete program and mentoring ?

[@StefanMischook]

Right here: unclestef.com/

[@luisfcocontreras]

@@StefanMischook thanks a lot! Quick question do you have to learn PHP? Or python is fine? I am not a big fan of PHP 😅

[@StefanMischook]

@@luisfcocontreras You can learn what you want. But learning PHP will be quick and it will make you a better Python and JS programmer. Up to you!

[@luisfcocontreras]

@@StefanMischook :o that’s cool, will enroll then

[@JohnSandoval_RoyalDeath87]

thank you

[@RakeshKumar-tu6bi]

I wonder why UG students mostly go for Web Dev. I think it is because of immediate result. I am surprised how much Web Devs are from my University and they do get internships very easily. Companies prioritize customizers over those who use drag and drop. I know a person who just understood few basic things and copy pasted code to replicate Spotify to show as a project and got an internship! By just copying!! He did it even with JavaScript. Just skimmed through. It is like a DIY stuff. I have done this before. Made good handsome cool html web pages with css, JS but web dev did never sparked an interest in me because everyone is doing it. So I assumed that Web Dev is the lowest in demand which is obviously wrong. Copying code is morally wrong but helps in DIY and hence project completion. I wonder how they get internships and what stupid or intelligent questions are asked in interview? Currently I am almost mastering Java. 2 months shall be enough to reach at a good point. Spring, etc. is a long way to go. Alongside I am learning Android Dev. Should I drop learning Android Dev and go with Web Dev? Well Web Dev is easy. I have seen my friends doing it and climbing heights. One even got into startup( definitely coding is not the only way to go 🤨). One wrong thing that I have been doing is jumping over different languages and being bored with one language was very often. DAMN it pains. Some sleepless nights man. I wasted those precious time.

[@Warrior99980]

I don't know much about this, but isn't it extremely difficult to get hired to do coding if you don't have a college degree in the coding field?

[@StefanMischook]

Not at all if you prepare properly

[@radui7468]

Is coding a stressful job? Is it true that coding is not for everyone, you need some other skils?

[@diogomarquessimoes]

Yes, mostly being good at problem solving

[@dancingdev1088]

I think there is stress in every field. Eg., a chef is stressed because he needs to prepare food on time. There is stress yes, but not everyday.

[@diogomarquessimoes]

@@dancingdev1088 yes

[@humanecoder5106]

Coding is not for everyone but you never know until you try. Start by taking CS50 from harvard, it's free and will get you a good basis to what software engineering is.

[@davidhastings2603]

Are there major differences between Web Development & Mobile App Development?

[@StefanMischook]

Yes and no. Once you learn one, to learn the other is much less difficult.

[@alejandrobrito5139]

Feliz navidad

[@JDMorris81]

What about native mobile development? Why "especially web development"?

[@StefanMischook]

What do you mean?

[@JDMorris81]

@@StefanMischook At 3:42 you said that in 2023, "Coding and especially web development is going to be an extremely useful investment." I'd like to know why you consider web development to be more useful than other types of software development.

[@Ea79000ea]

I think coding is a great skill. HOWEVER, and please, I welcome opinions everyone...The only issue I see with this wholecoding movement is it seems almost like the crypto hype, EASY MONEY, NO DEGREE, EASY TO GET A JOB. The problem is these pitches seem almost TOO PROMISING. Now, I will admit, I am learning coding because I think it is a skill of the future BUT I think COVID helped TECH a lot and maybe stirred TOO MUCH HYPE.

[@chebrubin]

crypto was not solving a computer or business issue. uncle stef is sharing an authentic perspective. learn to code and solve a business issues while investing in yourself (health, wealth, etc).

[@StefanMischook]

This is ENTIRELY different from crypto 'investing'. It's like comparing hot dogs to Kobe beef.

[@chebrubin]

@@StefanMischook 👍 agreed. I think the commenter has mistook some of the commercial coding academy marketing and frenzy equivalent to bitcoin investment community and coin exchanges. My point was when you listen to uncle stefs direction on working for a business as a programmer; I think you have suggested that a programmer(s) best trait in addition to quality code is solving a business issue with code and approach. And I was thinking that the problem with crypto industry is that crypto spent a decade and could not solve a business issue per Bill Gates and others. Businesses want pragmatic and hard working software coders solving business issues with smart software solutions developed by smart programmer professionals.

[@Ea79000ea]

@@chebrubin buy how much of it is actually IN DEMAND. I didn’t mistaken in for crypto,yall took it the wrong way.

[@maximchanturiay7981]

Ah, finally a critical point of view that is sane! 7 years ago, something like 30% of my first-year peers in college did drop out to take full-stack courses. These courses and promises of lucrative positions were everywhere, just like crypto investment today. That hype led me to believe that I was insane, because I continued my degree even when it got to the point where I couldn't afford gym membership. Meanwhile, people who completed 6 months full-stack course were indeed getting their sofware development positions fast, especially at newly founded startups. 7 years later they are still working on junior-level projects, have shallow technological understanding and their salary is mediocre compared to an average salary of a software engineer at a big tech company. The only people who are outperforming this (without degree) are those that never completed a single course, believe it or not. They simply started to code at age 12 or 15 and read everything that is available on the Internet (basically acquiring the knowledge worth of a couple of university degrees). P.S. I hope I don't come as critizing Mr. Stefan's content. I believe that knowledge he shares combined with a couple of years of practice and grinding do substitute most of the stuff that degree has to offer in terms of coding skill. My reply was intended towards the hype that existed around full-stack courses, just like a hype that exists today around crypto. People who built their dreams on a hype, ended up with less than average return-on-investment.

[@ycombinator765]

Sir this was so optimistic and moving at the same time

[@sqwert654]

It's only really worth learning to code if you live or are willing to move to a large city. Else learn a trade.

[@whathuh6965]

I just wanna thank you. I needed to hear this because it makes me feel confident in the language I'm now mastering. MetaQuotes for coding algorithmic trading softwares.

[@RudyRavelin1983]

Can someone learn to code in 1 year and have the skills he needs to get a job?

[@Dream4514]

+1

[@StefanMischook]

Yes.

[@aneesahthequeen]

😍😍❤️❤️💙💙

[@thedrew6905]

best skill to learn to really make money is youtube

[@timothykeith1367]

Become a backend developer

[@toddboothbee1361]

If you're 40, you don't really have much of a future to worry about, do you?

[@StefanMischook]

Not sure what you mean? Success paths and lives are formed within a few years. So you have plenty of time at 40, 50 and perhaps the early part of 60.

[@stephenkrus]

✨👍

[@shanermahmud1086]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SealSore65_]

What is it with programming KZbinrs just making the same video over and over again with different titles.

[@StefanMischook]

I have over 2000 videos; you have to expect some repeats! LOL! That said, I repeat messages that I know are important.

[@SealSore65_]

@@StefanMischook Wasn't meaning to be negative specifically about your content, just something I've noticed in the coding YT community. I understand the things you're talking about are certainly going to overlap, then lead into alternate explanations and different answers. Keep up the good work :)

[@ecgnetwork]

You say study online and you can be a heart surgeon... Don't be fooled... I don't hire unqualified people.

[@frankom2862]

I'm waiting you say "all my course gonna be for free because I don't need the money" haha sometimes you talk really interesting things even for me with 20 years programming, but sometimes I also know that you need to sale the courses and mentoring 😅 we called it vende humo 🤣

[@StefanMischook]

LOL! I discovered that if I don't mention it, many people are not aware. Look at my back catalogue of about 2000 videos ... I may have mentioned my courses/mentoring program 5% of the time. I should mention them 100% of the time ... as long as I don't make my entire videos commercials with no content.

[@frankom2862]

@@StefanMischook and I agree you sell your courses, that's legit, but sell to rockies the promise land of becoming rich through programming. I mean, not everyone get there, live a comfortable life, of course, early retirement really few. I got lucky but I also see people that studied and worked with me in the past 20 years and not all of them got the opportunities and some of then till today have to work really hard for that good salary, that is not enough to retire or being consider rich 🤷🏽

[@StefanMischook]

@@frankom2862 I don't think I've ever said you will likely get rich programming - although clearly some do. I say you can become financially independent. That means you are not desperate for a pay check, and you are on a fast track to retirement. I map it out in a video I did a year ago about being 50 and broke. It isn't a pie in the sky strategy ... it is very doable. In a nutshell: 1. Most people improve their incomes 50%-100% becoming programmers. 2. If you save most of the extra income, rather than increase your lifestyle, you can save considerable money every year. 3. You invest that money religiously into index funds. Within a relative short period of time (2-3 years,) you can have much more saved than most. With the trajectory in place, you will build momentum, and see your personal wealth accelerate. With just $100k saved up, where on average you can expect about 8-10% returns per year, that $100k begins to accelerate. If you are disciplined, and keep saving and investing like you're on a mission, it will quickly get to $200k and so on ...

[@darkcoder5799]

How could I invest in Index funds uncle Stefan? 🤗

[@DanielCanizzo]

@@StefanMischookI like to learn how to do programming from scratch with Python, what course do you have that I can learn from the ones that you have created it?

[@Gecmajster123456]

making YT videos is far better investment than coding in some shitty JS frameworks.. or even OF...

[@zohaib0335]

You mean all of those Software Developers earning 6 figures and having all kind of Benefits are Fake and Lie ?

[@Gecmajster123456]

@@zohaib0335 not every SD is earning 6figures.. what the heck..

[@krissstories5586]

What about AI i been stuyding programing but this AI thing i am very concerned and discouraged 🫤

[@StefanMischook]

I wouldn't be. Ai will only replace coders AFTER just about every other thinking profession is replaced by Ai. By that time, society will make the required adjustments.

[@krissstories5586]

@@StefanMischook thank you for your response.