@don____439 the walls ain't closing I am self-taught I still managed to get an internship last year and I still got a couple of offers here and there, From 2021 to 2022 in Johannesburg Standard Bank they hired a 20year with nothing, not even a driver's license that person only knows C# and samples as a junior C# DEVELOPER there is another guy who got hired as SQL developer with only a failed matric and so many gap years another guy as a DBA but was working as a driver stuff like this happen
Can u please make a video explaining how u learn other languages while you are working,( the pressure, hardships, burn out, poster syndrome) and how did they hire u if u did not meet all required skills for the job Looking forward to that video 😊
For me learning other languages became easier as I already knew one, like learning react when you know Javascript is like walk in a park, so knowing one will lead to the other, also engage in projects that require more than one language so you can learn while you earn.
Hi, your videos are actually quite helpful hey, thank you. I am currently learning C and am seeing FLAMES. Do you have any tips or anything that can help make learning easier? Thank you
I’m interested in studying ethical hacking. Any advice? What do I need to know in terms of programming languages? What are the best institutions in South Africa?
HTML&CSS before python or OK with python first?(to land job ASAP) What language are you using mostly now? Have you used all of the languages you mentioned yourself? ...still time then before AI takes all jobs? Thanks for all the tips Katlego!!!
Backend (Start with Python) Frontend (Start with html/css) Full stack (Start with html and css) AI is scaring developers but it's not doing any massive disruption as yet. As such, developers are still highly needed. Maybe in the next 10-20 years AI might be fully efficient to take our jobs but not now.
@katlegodeveloper Do you know anything about Software Testing? I'm looking at starting a course on S.T on Udemy. I want to find out if there are any websites where one can practice for free, or do you reckon I volunteer at an organization?
I'm not sure about the websites to practice Software testing for free but S.T is a good path. You can of course volunteer to test a company's software to gain more knowledge and experience.
I am a self-taught Java and SQL developer but have started studying Systems development at a College. Is this the right path? I am busy doing a desktop app using these languages
self-taught with Java? I am assuming that you are learning Java to get a job well the thing is companies who use Java are large businesses and for large corporate companies with that tech stack you will have difficulties getting a job as a self-taught Java and SQL and are very very strict if you don't have a BSc degree there it will be very very hard to get into there even if you are talented rather go front end with JS & react it's a lot better to be self-taught in that area compared to Java & SQL C#
@@ogmanenutty2001 A diploma might provide the basic qualifications, but in today’s job market, that alone is often not enough. If your main goal is to secure an income without being particular about the role, you might land a position like a data analyst or similar entry-level jobs, but even those opportunities are becoming scarce. Junior roles are increasingly hard to come by, and the weight of a degree or diploma is diminishing if you lack practical experience.In 2024, the job market has shifted dramatically. Experience is now the key currency. Someone with four years of relevant work experience, even without formal qualifications like a matric or degree, is often more valued than someone with a BSc degree but no experience.
@@ogmanenutty2001 A diploma might provide the basic qualifications, but in today’s job market, that alone is often not enough. If your main goal is to secure an income without being particular about the role, you might land a position like a data analyst or similar entry-level jobs, but even those opportunities are becoming scarce. Junior roles are increasingly hard to come by, and the weight of a degree or diploma is diminishing if you lack practical experience In 2024, the job market has shifted dramatically. Experience is now the key currency. Someone with four years of relevant work experience, even without formal qualifications like a matric or degree, is often more valued than someone with a BSc degree but no experience.
I haven't applied to Java jobs before so I don't know the difficulty level to getting the job compared to applying to web dev roles with JavaScript. Depends on what company you are applying for really. Big corporations will be really strict and startups not as much.
Thanks Kat for another one... Here is video idea:
The biggest companies looking for web developers in SA and their requirements/hiring practices.
Thanks for the suggestion!
@don____439 the walls ain't closing I am self-taught I still managed to get an internship last year and I still got a couple of offers here and there, From 2021 to 2022 in Johannesburg Standard Bank they hired a 20year with nothing, not even a driver's license that person only knows C# and samples as a junior C# DEVELOPER there is another guy who got hired as SQL developer with only a failed matric and so many gap years another guy as a DBA but was working as a driver stuff like this happen
Big up man... thanks a lot for the tips
Can u please make a video explaining how u learn other languages while you are working,( the pressure, hardships, burn out, poster syndrome) and how did they hire u if u did not meet all required skills for the job
Looking forward to that video 😊
For me learning other languages became easier as I already knew one, like learning react when you know Javascript is like walk in a park, so knowing one will lead to the other, also engage in projects that require more than one language so you can learn while you earn.
W video
For Game development
Unity uses: c#
Unreal uses: c++
Hi, your videos are actually quite helpful hey, thank you. I am currently learning C and am seeing FLAMES. Do you have any tips or anything that can help make learning easier? Thank you
Text me on IG!
I am in.
Big up
Katlego I just enrolled in a bootcamp for back-end development. Is it okay to start with it before front-end or i made a mistake?
Where did you enroll I also want to enroll for front and backend
🤟🤘
I live in Cape town South Africa
Nice
I’m interested in studying ethical hacking. Any advice? What do I need to know in terms of programming languages? What are the best institutions in South Africa?
I'm not sure about the specifics of ethical hacking. But you will not go wrong with Python (Don't feel discouraged if you chose a different language)
Thank you. That means a lot
Python is the number one for ethical hacking
HTML&CSS before python or OK with python first?(to land job ASAP)
What language are you using mostly now?
Have you used all of the languages you mentioned yourself?
...still time then before AI takes all jobs?
Thanks for all the tips Katlego!!!
Backend (Start with Python)
Frontend (Start with html/css)
Full stack (Start with html and css)
AI is scaring developers but it's not doing any massive disruption as yet. As such, developers are still highly needed. Maybe in the next 10-20 years AI might be fully efficient to take our jobs but not now.
THANK YOU!!@@katlegodeveloper
@katlegodeveloper Do you know anything about Software Testing? I'm looking at starting a course on S.T on Udemy. I want to find out if there are any websites where one can practice for free, or do you reckon I volunteer at an organization?
I'm not sure about the websites to practice Software testing for free but S.T is a good path. You can of course volunteer to test a company's software to gain more knowledge and experience.
@@katlegodeveloper oh okay, that’s good. Thank you. I did also thought about that. Then you mentioned it on your last video also. 🫡
I am a self-taught Java and SQL developer but have started studying Systems development at a College. Is this the right path? I am busy doing a desktop app using these languages
self-taught with Java? I am assuming that you are learning Java to get a job well the thing is companies who use Java are large businesses and for large corporate companies with that tech stack you will have difficulties getting a job as a self-taught Java and SQL and are very very strict if you don't have a BSc degree there it will be very very hard to get into there even if you are talented rather go front end with JS & react it's a lot better to be self-taught in that area compared to Java & SQL C#
@@howtopassthatso even a dipIT is also hard? For you to get a job..
@@ogmanenutty2001
A diploma might provide the basic qualifications, but in today’s job market, that alone is often not enough. If your main goal is to secure an income without being particular about the role, you might land a position like a data analyst or similar entry-level jobs, but even those opportunities are becoming scarce. Junior roles are increasingly hard to come by, and the weight of a degree or diploma is diminishing if you lack practical experience.In 2024, the job market has shifted dramatically. Experience is now the key currency. Someone with four years of relevant work experience, even without formal qualifications like a matric or degree, is often more valued than someone with a BSc degree but no experience.
@@ogmanenutty2001 A diploma might provide the basic qualifications, but in today’s job market, that alone is often not enough. If your main goal is to secure an income without being particular about the role, you might land a position like a data analyst or similar entry-level jobs, but even those opportunities are becoming scarce. Junior roles are increasingly hard to come by, and the weight of a degree or diploma is diminishing if you lack practical experience
In 2024, the job market has shifted dramatically. Experience is now the key currency. Someone with four years of relevant work experience, even without formal qualifications like a matric or degree, is often more valued than someone with a BSc degree but no experience.
Bro i just started learning front end development, im wondering if its good if focus only on front end development?
Yes don't do both front and backend at the same time because it'll be overwhelming. Focus on front the once you get comfortable you can go to backend!
@@katlegodeveloper alright thanks man
I'm struggling with coding to create software for my daily trading. Can you assist?
How long did it take you to become a software developer?
About a year to land my first job.
Is it really true what the guy Said that the self-taught is not considered by employers.
I haven't applied to Java jobs before so I don't know the difficulty level to getting the job compared to applying to web dev roles with JavaScript. Depends on what company you are applying for really. Big corporations will be really strict and startups not as much.
False, java is used everywhere and as much as big companies require a degree mostly there are smaller companies that don't