Becoming a SWE has been one of the best things I have ever done. Full time work from home, 6 figure salary, and a very good work/life balance. Very low stress too.
Discrete math and logic is incredibly fun to study in college and it is a surprisingly social field where you can quickly make friends at labs/help hours. Even if you're only getting a minor or taking up lower division CS as an elective, it's well worth it. It really only gets challenging in low level languages like C.
This couldn't come at a better time, I'm currently back to school after working for a few years and think about studying computer science next year. Keep up your videos! Your gameplays and commentary style takes me back to the glorious days of my teenage years playing cod haha
i understand that it is not as good at it was in 2021 when i last switched jobs. But the data shows that will likely not be the case for forever. We are just in a down market, which moves in cycles like anything else. Telling people not to study the fastest growing field that is literally integrated into all aspects of our lives with hundreds of thousands of job openings seems ... like not good advice
Exactly, and even if you study CS and you find yourself in the end not having a job because of the overwhelmed job market (that it is not certainly overwhelmed), you will be able at least to understand how our modern digitalized world works.
It's a joke, I'm a software developer, I studied math and CS in college. I love writing software and it's the thing I am most talented in by far. It has given my life so much meaning.
For me, playing video games as a kid and through high school really got me interested about technology later down the road. I'm currently a 2nd year comp sci student at uni rn and looking forward to learn more. Love these videos man
Ngl, I might try it at my community college. I’ve been debating whether to go or not because its similar to filmmaking. Where it would be nice to take class to learn more but you can also do it at home, invest in equipment, and go to different conventions/challenge parties to find more likeminded people. But this video definitely made me realize that probs going into coding is a safe bet for me, thank you for making this video fam!
You do have to mention that learning to code is hard, and takes a lot of mental effort and willpower. For most people (me included) it´s not something intuitive that may come natural. I personally have found that most of the time learning to code consists on banging your head against a metaphorical wall repeatedly until you develop some kind of mastery. Some people will enjoy this but it can be very frustrating and definitely not for everybody. Greeting from Spain btw, I highly enjoy your videos, I´m sorry if I come off as a bit of a hater I promise that´s not the case.
don't get me wrong it still is challenging to pick up, took me many years to get good. But its such a good field to get into, and i have faith the job market will correct back to being normal again
Studying computer science is worth it if it interests you! Through my CS Undergrad and work experience is definitely say it’s been some of the most rewarding times in my life, especially creating applications or packages/libraries that people actually use in real time! I love the theory and the practice, great vid as always!
As an introvert that always felt different growing up now coding has always followed me everywhere and I'm intrigued now thinking about what I did watch is wild being a coder is something interesting worth to think about.
Good video, gamers are always called to at least look into CS, or general coding. With such a strange array and exchange of ideas that we perceive, we have the potential to deliver and give new experiences. If you ever wanted to make a game, you gotta code.
Never doubt about anything you're finding interesting. If you're curious how things work - learn it. Make it a fun, lightweight experience full of curiosity and don't think about future.
Thanks man, much appreciated. If you have an interest, go for it! Remember college is nice to have, but not required for this stuff at the end of the day if you have a good portfolio/projects and knowledge
I actually went into the IT/CIS sector of things since I like to interact and support the technologies. I've always been facinated with infrastructure generally speaking and I've applied to go back to school next year to get my BS in CIS. By the time I graduate I'll have my AA in CSIT and a BS in CIS with job experience.
hey man love this video, im in highschool im 15 and taking computer science classses, i want to become a game developer, i love coding and i totally agree with what you say
I did an IT course in college, and one of the modules was programming for C++. Bear in mind I started at a higher level than what was normal, and I don't know if I would have done better if I learned something like Python/Java, but it was honestly one of the hardest and confusing things I have ever done.
You would have done better with python. Syntax can steepen the learning curve for some people and cpp is a toughy to learn the concepts in when you’re brand new to even reading the code. I did python -> Java -> cpp and it was optimal for me as a non quantitative/analytical guy by nature
doesn't matter if it's saturated or not. don't look at things in terms of market value, it's a good skill that will eternally help you in many situations it requires. It's also relational to any field that requires problem solving and creativity. you're lucky to be interested in it cuz most aren't.
haha there's one ministry of transport in the united states(Pete B.) and over 4.4 million software engineers here. Good try, but better re-check your logic there
Its not about how much ministries are there, but competence required. One can game and one can ride the bus all you want - it does not enchant one with aptitude that allows to become a field's expert. I'm a gamer, I'm a clear communicator, I can analyze ingame situation and make decisions fast, but there is no way in the world that will make me comprehend how programming works - my brain simply isnt wired that way. I tried - it does not click. This is not how it works
its more challenging now than it was before, but I believe the job market will improve with time. There is just too much demand for people with tech skills
I like the fact that you can learn with just a laptop. The field is expansive and I hope to get a job eventually in the field. I feel like it teaches a lot of problem solving and thats what I like about it.
So I’m almost done with my (AS) in computer programming. But I haven’t fully committed at all yet. Im worried about the whole AI wave replacing Coders and what not. And I don’t see a future for me that way. Is this dumb thinking? Should I put my head down and jump all into this field? Currently at a job where I make ok money but I don’t know my next move. And I’m getting very bored and wanting to do something different. Thanks!
The CS market is cooked bro maybe in 2020 it was fine but that ship has sailed entry level positions ask you to be the mf avatar of technology with 3 years of experience
similar to my last comment, I understand that it is not as good at it was in 2021 when i last switched jobs. But the data shows that will likely not be the case for forever. We are just in a down market, which moves in cycles like anything else. Entry level positions are tougher with the introduction of AI, but if you have a portfolio and demonstrate you know code you should still be able to have plenty of opportunities to find a job. If there are any better alternatives with these types of benefits, i'd love to hear them
I only have a semester left after this semester of computer science before i graduate but i used ChatGPT so much that i feel like i know nothing. Im feeling some imposter sydrome
Man I feel ya I feel so behind because I work 45 hours a week go to the gym 5 days a week 1.5 hr each session gotta clean the house after work then i’m in full time college I have to cheat some stuff because I have to sleep can’t run on 4 hours of sleep lol
@@zackhuber6404 this is pretty much how I am too bro. I dont prioritise uni at all so i leave things last minute. So i have no choice but to use online resources and “cheat” because i have no time to do it. I dont blame anyone but me. Im also a big gym goer.
@@zackhuber6404 its good to know someone feels thesame. I myself leave things last minute because i struggle with sleep, i barely turn up to class anymore because of my sleeping problems, so I have to use online resources to catch up or else it would take me much longer, in return im afraid my problem solving skills probably isnt as good as it should be. Which is what code is mostly about.
This has me thinking a lot. I've mentioned before, I don't think i would've graduated college if chatgpt was around back then. I would've relied on it for everything. It takes great discipline to not use it. At least you have the degree, and you can continue to improve your coding skills with time. Chatgpt is great for automating a lot of tedious tasks, but don't let it do the heavy thinking for you. I was lucky it wasn't around, as I had to do that heavy thinking without those AI tools. Best of luck with entering the job market!
@@whylearntech I agree with you 100% but I feel like i’m screwing myself over cheating like i’m not a copy and paste answer type of guy I actually read the stuff and try to do it but sometimes man I ain’t got the time gotta balance life and work can’t just be all about work ya know?
I’m interested in pursuing cs, but in high school I just never clicked well with math. And now it feels like if I did put effort I would excel ,and my grades are abysmal . Any suggestion where to start ? I know you mentioned google certs, or bootcamps. We have a community college here where the tuitions not too bad. But I don’t feel like going to even more debt from my last degree , not only that but I don’t have the credentials or prerequisites to even attend a cs class…Suggestions ?
Great question. I would say you don't need advanced math for CS in most cases, but you do need strong logical reasoning skills. I didn't get good grades in college. I would look at some youtube videos on how to build a software app or simple game from scratch in a commonly used library(like React/Javascript) and go through it! That way you can see if you'd be interested in it without spending lots of money on professional training. It took me several years to get good at coding, its a hard learning curve but you'll improve with time.
@@tranhuyuc8987 this is actually, a very valid point. Never listen to just some guy on the internet. Just use the information to make your own informed decision. Well done
The intro course in C++ should be fine also. The principles are just as important as the language you learn. I found C++ more challenging than Java, Javascript, and python so maybe it'll be a fun challenge to start off with lol
how do you get past the fear of it being too hard? i consider myself pretty smart and always had good grades growing up and throughout college, and i think i learn pretty quick, but when i was a compsci student for a year in college before switching majors, i just thought it was too hard. that was 6 years ago, so maybe ive changed?
I thought it was hard too, i got near perfect grades in high school only to get a B/C average in college. School computer science was different from what the job was actually like in my opinion. I wouldn't let school or the fear of it being hard stop you from picking it back up. it took me many years to become a good coder! Nothing worth doing is ever easy. Good luck if you decide to pick it back up!
@@whylearntech would you say school compsci was a bit tougher than actual real work? that’s the understanding i have from most jobs in the tech industry, but i may be wrong
Becoming a SWE has been one of the best things I have ever done. Full time work from home, 6 figure salary, and a very good work/life balance. Very low stress too.
Man yall got me thinking of doing it forreal
Happy to hear you are doing well! It's tough but if you stick with it, it can be an amazing outcome. I just wish more people gave it a chance
@@BLKAMERICAI wanna lock in too twin #BA
What stack ? Yoe ? And how much hours per week ?
@@stacireign NoCap #BA 🫡
Discrete math and logic is incredibly fun to study in college and it is a surprisingly social field where you can quickly make friends at labs/help hours. Even if you're only getting a minor or taking up lower division CS as an elective, it's well worth it. It really only gets challenging in low level languages like C.
This couldn't come at a better time, I'm currently back to school after working for a few years and think about studying computer science next year.
Keep up your videos! Your gameplays and commentary style takes me back to the glorious days of my teenage years playing cod haha
Do it now you won’t regret it
Go for it. Im in a similar boat. I worked with guys whove complained for years about their jobs. Make a change you only have one life to live
Happy that you are making moves! Thanks for the kind words. Maybe take an intro class and give it a shot!
Hey brother stop it, the job market is bad enough already, DONT GET INTO CS you heard it here folks
i understand that it is not as good at it was in 2021 when i last switched jobs. But the data shows that will likely not be the case for forever. We are just in a down market, which moves in cycles like anything else. Telling people not to study the fastest growing field that is literally integrated into all aspects of our lives with hundreds of thousands of job openings seems ... like not good advice
This
Exactly, and even if you study CS and you find yourself in the end not having a job because of the overwhelmed job market (that it is not certainly overwhelmed), you will be able at least to understand how our modern digitalized world works.
It's a joke, I'm a software developer, I studied math and CS in college. I love writing software and it's the thing I am most talented in by far. It has given my life so much meaning.
@@johncoltrain1097well I didn’t know that until I read all the way to the bottom
For me, playing video games as a kid and through high school really got me interested about technology later down the road. I'm currently a 2nd year comp sci student at uni rn and looking forward to learn more. Love these videos man
Ngl, I might try it at my community college. I’ve been debating whether to go or not because its similar to filmmaking. Where it would be nice to take class to learn more but you can also do it at home, invest in equipment, and go to different conventions/challenge parties to find more likeminded people. But this video definitely made me realize that probs going into coding is a safe bet for me, thank you for making this video fam!
You do have to mention that learning to code is hard, and takes a lot of mental effort and willpower. For most people (me included) it´s not something intuitive that may come natural.
I personally have found that most of the time learning to code consists on banging your head against a metaphorical wall repeatedly until you develop some kind of mastery. Some people will enjoy this but it can be very frustrating and definitely not for everybody.
Greeting from Spain btw, I highly enjoy your videos, I´m sorry if I come off as a bit of a hater I promise that´s not the case.
This video really made me think on it honestly.
don't get me wrong it still is challenging to pick up, took me many years to get good. But its such a good field to get into, and i have faith the job market will correct back to being normal again
Studying computer science is worth it if it interests you! Through my CS Undergrad and work experience is definitely say it’s been some of the most rewarding times in my life, especially creating applications or packages/libraries that people actually use in real time! I love the theory and the practice, great vid as always!
As an introvert that always felt different growing up now coding has always followed me everywhere and I'm intrigued now thinking about what I did watch is wild being a coder is something interesting worth to think about.
Definitely something to explore and research more!
Good video, gamers are always called to at least look into CS, or general coding. With such a strange array and exchange of ideas that we perceive, we have the potential to deliver and give new experiences. If you ever wanted to make a game, you gotta code.
exactly, videogame coding is something i was also interested in but never gave it a real chance
Cool stuff bro!
I'm doing masonry right now and I always wondered if I should go to college or not. Computers did always interest me me though. btw, W video homie
Never doubt about anything you're finding interesting.
If you're curious how things work - learn it. Make it a fun, lightweight experience full of curiosity and don't think about future.
Thanks man, much appreciated. If you have an interest, go for it! Remember college is nice to have, but not required for this stuff at the end of the day if you have a good portfolio/projects and knowledge
I actually went into the IT/CIS sector of things since I like to interact and support the technologies. I've always been facinated with infrastructure generally speaking and I've applied to go back to school next year to get my BS in CIS. By the time I graduate I'll have my AA in CSIT and a BS in CIS with job experience.
hey man love this video, im in highschool im 15 and taking computer science classses, i want to become a game developer, i love coding and i totally agree with what you say
I did an IT course in college, and one of the modules was programming for C++. Bear in mind I started at a higher level than what was normal, and I don't know if I would have done better if I learned something like Python/Java, but it was honestly one of the hardest and confusing things I have ever done.
You would have done better with python. Syntax can steepen the learning curve for some people and cpp is a toughy to learn the concepts in when you’re brand new to even reading the code. I did python -> Java -> cpp and it was optimal for me as a non quantitative/analytical guy by nature
Thanks to Computer Science I found your channel, I have Bachelor in Biochemistry and interested to learn how to code
Gaming awakened my curiosity toward technology and computer science. I think it's a bit saturated now, though; it's better late than never.
doesn't matter if it's saturated or not. don't look at things in terms of market value, it's a good skill that will eternally help you in many situations it requires. It's also relational to any field that requires problem solving and creativity. you're lucky to be interested in it cuz most aren't.
@@Tenebris8444 thanks, bro. Never stop learning.
What’s your thoughts on cybersecurity? I was planning on going on going to school for it/networking or cybersecurity.
Im graduating next summer !
congrats and good luck!!
Saw this when I was thinking about making a game. It couldn't have been better timing.
With such logic, me riding a bus everyday should make me a great fit for ministry of transport
haha there's one ministry of transport in the united states(Pete B.) and over 4.4 million software engineers here. Good try, but better re-check your logic there
Its not about how much ministries are there, but competence required. One can game and one can ride the bus all you want - it does not enchant one with aptitude that allows to become a field's expert.
I'm a gamer, I'm a clear communicator, I can analyze ingame situation and make decisions fast, but there is no way in the world that will make me comprehend how programming works - my brain simply isnt wired that way. I tried - it does not click. This is not how it works
I've always heard it was difficult for people to find jobs in CS, this is kinda scaring me to not pursue it sometimes.
its more challenging now than it was before, but I believe the job market will improve with time. There is just too much demand for people with tech skills
I like the fact that you can learn with just a laptop. The field is expansive and I hope to get a job eventually in the field. I feel like it teaches a lot of problem solving and thats what I like about it.
Good luck in your journey! with hard work you can make that happen
So I’m almost done with my (AS) in computer programming. But I haven’t fully committed at all yet. Im worried about the whole AI wave replacing Coders and what not. And I don’t see a future for me that way. Is this dumb thinking? Should I put my head down and jump all into this field? Currently at a job where I make ok money but I don’t know my next move. And I’m getting very bored and wanting to do something different. Thanks!
As a CS major in my first year this made me smile.
Good luck in school! Don't use chatgpt too much ;)
The CS market is cooked bro maybe in 2020 it was fine but that ship has sailed entry level positions ask you to be the mf avatar of technology with 3 years of experience
similar to my last comment, I understand that it is not as good at it was in 2021 when i last switched jobs. But the data shows that will likely not be the case for forever. We are just in a down market, which moves in cycles like anything else. Entry level positions are tougher with the introduction of AI, but if you have a portfolio and demonstrate you know code you should still be able to have plenty of opportunities to find a job. If there are any better alternatives with these types of benefits, i'd love to hear them
I only have a semester left after this semester of computer science before i graduate but i used ChatGPT so much that i feel like i know nothing. Im feeling some imposter sydrome
Man I feel ya I feel so behind because I work 45 hours a week go to the gym 5 days a week 1.5 hr each session gotta clean the house after work then i’m in full time college I have to cheat some stuff because I have to sleep can’t run on 4 hours of sleep lol
@@zackhuber6404 this is pretty much how I am too bro. I dont prioritise uni at all so i leave things last minute. So i have no choice but to use online resources and “cheat” because i have no time to do it. I dont blame anyone but me. Im also a big gym goer.
@@zackhuber6404 its good to know someone feels thesame. I myself leave things last minute because i struggle with sleep, i barely turn up to class anymore because of my sleeping problems, so I have to use online resources to catch up or else it would take me much longer, in return im afraid my problem solving skills probably isnt as good as it should be. Which is what code is mostly about.
This has me thinking a lot. I've mentioned before, I don't think i would've graduated college if chatgpt was around back then. I would've relied on it for everything. It takes great discipline to not use it. At least you have the degree, and you can continue to improve your coding skills with time. Chatgpt is great for automating a lot of tedious tasks, but don't let it do the heavy thinking for you. I was lucky it wasn't around, as I had to do that heavy thinking without those AI tools. Best of luck with entering the job market!
@@whylearntech I agree with you 100% but I feel like i’m screwing myself over cheating like i’m not a copy and paste answer type of guy I actually read the stuff and try to do it but sometimes man I ain’t got the time gotta balance life and work can’t just be all about work ya know?
I’m interested in pursuing cs, but in high school I just never clicked well with math. And now it feels like if I did put effort I would excel ,and my grades are abysmal . Any suggestion where to start ? I know you mentioned google certs, or bootcamps. We have a community college here where the tuitions not too bad. But I don’t feel like going to even more debt from my last degree , not only that but I don’t have the credentials or prerequisites to even attend a cs class…Suggestions ?
Great question. I would say you don't need advanced math for CS in most cases, but you do need strong logical reasoning skills. I didn't get good grades in college. I would look at some youtube videos on how to build a software app or simple game from scratch in a commonly used library(like React/Javascript) and go through it! That way you can see if you'd be interested in it without spending lots of money on professional training. It took me several years to get good at coding, its a hard learning curve but you'll improve with time.
I will never listen to a dude on TH-cam telling me which job to take. Nice game btw
@@tranhuyuc8987 this is actually, a very valid point. Never listen to just some guy on the internet. Just use the information to make your own informed decision. Well done
Everyone says to learn Python but my college’s CS intro course is in C++. What would you recommend I do?
The intro course in C++ should be fine also. The principles are just as important as the language you learn. I found C++ more challenging than Java, Javascript, and python so maybe it'll be a fun challenge to start off with lol
how do you get past the fear of it being too hard? i consider myself pretty smart and always had good grades growing up and throughout college, and i think i learn pretty quick, but when i was a compsci student for a year in college before switching majors, i just thought it was too hard. that was 6 years ago, so maybe ive changed?
I thought it was hard too, i got near perfect grades in high school only to get a B/C average in college. School computer science was different from what the job was actually like in my opinion. I wouldn't let school or the fear of it being hard stop you from picking it back up. it took me many years to become a good coder! Nothing worth doing is ever easy. Good luck if you decide to pick it back up!
@@whylearntech would you say school compsci was a bit tougher than actual real work? that’s the understanding i have from most jobs in the tech industry, but i may be wrong
Learning R and python made my career take off
Glad to hear! Both of those are super in demand and can apply to many different types of companies for data
NOT everyone on this planet needs to code.
Do Not Go Into This Field. Its Over Saturated. Find a trade.
Haha yeah no….
it's not for everyone! many other paths to be successful
@@whylearntech yeah it’s not for me because I prefer to take a shower. Also there isn’t enough jobs
@@justins2024you sound like a tool. Muh shower, muh jobs, just put on the knee pads and get under the desk already
ok? lol
Justin cope harder