How I'd Learn Web Development (If I Could Start Over)

Prior to watching this video I did some research , I was glad to see the code camp was first, I’ve already started. The struggle you mentioned starts early , but it’s nothing to complicated , I’ll be back after I finish step one .

Thank you .

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This the most sincere and true advice on Web Dev I have come across in YT. Thank you !

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What do you think about no-code development? I'm in doubt about which path to take. I already know how to build a landing page or a website, but I think a career as a software engineer has more demand.

Great video, makes so much sense

Straight to the points. Thank you for this video. Subscribed

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Great content.
What about general purpose languages like Python. Any clue ?

I get the "don't go to a bootcamp or get a degree" option might work for some, but in reality most people fail doing self taught. Stackoverflow survey shows only a very small fraction of industry devs are self taught.

Personally I think a reasonably priced CS or CE or SWE degree at a decent program is still incredibly valuable. Also if you do do a CS degree in an Liberal Arts school, take as many electives as possible in CS. I work in Europe and honestly European CS grads are just miles ahead of many US grads, because in Europe a CS degree literally means a CS degree: every single thing in your degree is 100% related to CS. You cannot pad it out with non-CS electives.

Another benefit of a CS degree you didn't mention here is many universities have very strong industry connections and can directly help you get internships at tech companies. In Ireland for example 6-12 months of a CS degree can be spent in paid tech industry placement. That is incredibly valuable for landing a job.

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Hey I just found your channel and wanted to say thank you for making this content! Im trying to be a full stack engineer eventually 🤞❤

Valid insight into how to learn to code the right way. Thanks for sharing.

Do you recommend the Udemy class on JS rather than freeCodeCamp's JS Algorithms and Data Structures cert?

Thank you so much Man, you are so honest ..and very much original , keep it up

Is there anyone out there to be peer with me at learning js?

Hi Dylan, thank you for the video!

I have a Bsc in Web Development, but I did not code for years, now I am trying to get back into it. Will follow the courses you suggested, even tho I do not have money for the Udemy courses atm....

Glad I found your video. I was searching for a straightforward video on how to learn some coding. Thanks for the tips!

What do you think about frontendmentor.oi challenges

That what I have been using rather then doing a self project

Sit down with ChatGPT and say...

Id like to learn how to be a fullstack developer chat GPT... Can you teach me.. and choose the most in demand industry standard languages. Assume Im new to coding.

Sit back.. And learn, enjoy the ride.

Nice simple well constructed and informative video, subscribed, liked ... i love people that are practical and get straight to the point, keep on doing what you're doing man you're great.

The idea of making a website with vanilla js and then using a framework is a really good idea. Thank you for that

CS50 may not help you learn coding but frankly its attractive on a resume to recruiters. Where I had to waste 4 years getting a CS degree , the certificate does the trick. So many companies have a CS or relevant degree requirement to even be considered , cs50 does the job there too. Lastly, so many say you don't need a degree to become a software engineer but like it or not in one Form or another you have to show a piece of paper. It's a shitty formality but it exist. Better off getting a Harvard certificate for free than wasting 4 years and money and still learning nothing. One more thing, no cs50 doesn't get you a job. It gets you noticed. Learn by practicing and creating portfolio after the CS50 that'll get you the job. Lemme break one more matrix glass. The degrees, the resume, expereince, portfolio none of it matters. You can write fake everything but there's only one big IF.....if you can prove it in the screening and technical test. They'll believe whatever you write in the paper. You can say 5 years of experience but if you can prove they'll believe it.

Making a doc for a friend on hoiw to start with web dev and included your vid in it. Im an experienced dev now and what you are suggesting is pretty much an overview of what I included in that doc. Everything is spot on and very valuable info for somebody who is just starting. 👍

Thoughts on a career on no code web developer? More focused on design ?

Everything you mention i did. Im the react stage now building a projects i study everyday day 3 to 4hr Monday to Saturday everything you say is legit grate video man 👌

Totally agree , I'm a new subscriber , I'm learning web developpement

Now with chat gpt and bard people have more advantages in asking questions and learning faster .

I wasted 4 months on CS50 and couldn't solve a single problem on my own 😭.

You're light for the lost, 💔 what do say about about Odin project

It might be random, but I think u being a guitarist helps you to be resilient af, because learning guitar is as hard as learning to code to build something of your own for the first time.

Agreed don’t do CS-50. Code and code and read. Do a tut then do your own and tweak it.

Great video!!! Quick tip from a hobbyist programmer transitioning to becoming a full stack developer: Take a day or two before you learn JS to learn how to write psuedo-code. It helps a lot to be able to disconnect the syntax from the logic of if statements, for loops, switch case statement, inheritance, ect. Makes it so you can flesh out what you want your program to actually do, then you get into the nitty gritty googling of how to actually make it work as you intend. It Also helps when you go from one language to another because you're not reliant on the language itself but the language is just a means to accomplish your logic. I learned this WAY too late

Thank you for this. I've been stuck in my head trying to plan out what I should learn even though I've started FCC. Now I have a clearer vision of what I should do! thank you

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ok but how long to get a no-experience entry level javascript/html/css job being self-taught?

Thanks! this is very helpful and there is no BS.

Great info!

Really liked this video.

FreeCodeCamp is a really great resource. A little hard work here everyday would turn anyone into a proficient coder

As for learning to learn. I just finished the Audiobook of “Make It Stick” and I do recommend it.

Finally, the brain isn’t a muscle. But it does share some of the characteristics. 😊

This is excellent, thanks for being real

For real keep up the good work , just got your self a new sub👍

I have same story but still don’t have job

Great insight, straight to the point! and YES CS50 is great only if you'renot rushing and want to understand fundamentals in a way " that you can explain or describe about coding" However, when it comes to job and learning web development, then it's kinda a waste of time.

Coding is a small part of becoming a software engineer. Being familiar with source code control, release management, planning tools, bug tracking/task management systems, testing approaches, documenting, .... And coding is very different from designing. Designing and architecting systems is a whole new level. I'm not saying your advice on learning coding is bad - its probably great. But I would not want to set the expectation that becoming a coding whiz is the end goal. Its more like the "table stakes skills for an entry level job".

CS50 might not be a good choice if you don't want to become anything more than a frontend developer. But if you're hoping to learn backend to become a fullstack developer, or hoping to move up the ladder to be a DevOps engineer or a tech lead, etc, then you really should take CS50 because it's going to introduce you to a lot of topics that you may take forever to know on your own. Besides, it really builds your problem-solving skills gradually, although some of the psets are indeed too difficult for beginners.

Thank you!