How to become a software engineer with no experience
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2024
- We look at the 3 ways everyone becomes a software engineer: college, coding bootcamps, and self-taught. Which one you choose depends on your time, budget, and learning preferences, but all of them get you into the software engineering industry.
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0:00 Intro
0:33 1. College
2:41 2. Coding Bootcamp
4:34 3. Self-taught
6:05 3 Projects for your Portfolio
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You don't need a degree to get a development job, especially nowadays. They look for what you've done. Code samples you bring, previous experience, etc. Don't burn your money in school, teach yourself instead, and then prove yourself instead of letting a piece of paper talk for you. For me, I felt more fulfilled that I've become successful without needing a degree. I've saved thousands of dollars not going to a school/boot camp, there's tons of resources online to teach yourself any language and methodology for free.
Can you share some insight you’ve used ?
Can u suggest me what free course you learnt I'm looking for this
Can you recommend sites ?
You don't need a degree but it makes it easier to build solid foundation and get into the field imo
@@meows8603 don’t need a degree. F college
I have watched all of your videos and realized that you are the best person who can summarize the general thoughts in people's minds .Thank you for that .
I really like your videos, they are compact and depict reality accurately, unlike some content creators I could mention. I'm a self-thought engineer, with 0 previous experience (use to work in hotels, bars, event organizing). I started learning to code when I was 28 and a few months ago (~2 years later) I got promoted to regular back-end developer position and feel really comfortable with the new salary. I'm saying this to highlight that ANYONE can become a developer. You just need to have a plan, some discipline (to spend at least 15mins a day learning) and patience :)
Congrats! I'm so happy to hear that. Wish you success in your journey and don't stop learning, because the road only gets better from here :)
How much are you getting per hour and how many hours in total? Great job best of luck.
@@lokokrz.gaming It's regular 9 to 5 job (40 hours a week), obviously you don't actually work that long with all the coffee/pool/xbox breaks. I can give you a range: 20 to 25 eur/h, which may not sound like a lot, but it's twice the national average salary where I live (the cost of living is pretty low here) :D
I’m so happy to see this , I’m 27 years old and was wondering has anyone ever started so late like me , I took breaks from school so many times on being a nurse but being an engineer is what I really want to do.
Do you have a degree in CS?
Hi Simon, I have transformed myself to a coder now. I have been trying since so long to become a developer. But couldn't able to write a single line of code. Today I have a become a good frontend developer with your HTML, CSS, and Javascript tutorials. You really made these learning possible for everyone. I strongly suggest this channel and your content to everyone. And getting into tech is possible for me too. Thank You once again to both of you couple. You both have done a great job in giving knowledge back to community. Please keep supporting and do more of these videos.
mind to share your journey abit? im thinking the same now...
How much time you utilise?
You got job?
@@faizannaseer1901 no I m learning html css Javascript no work ex with huge gap?
@@saurabhsharma2467 you mentioned you have become good front end developer
I would usually not leave a comment but, this is the most clear video on the topic and you saved me. You earned a sub.
Thanks for watching. I’m happy that the info is helpful for you 😊
An excellent no-nonsense video that quickly gets to the point and provides plenty of useful information.
Yes
Great informative video that is concise! Good luck to everyone out there. Be willing to learn and don't give up!
Currently I am self taught, but I’ve found an online course through my mentor which he is going to show me all the stuff he learned before and after he become a software engineer. I’m excited about my journey! Wish me luck!
Edit: I’m sorry for not replying to anyone. I don’t have my post notifications on but the course I’m taking is called “Roots Technology “
Awesome! Best of luck!
Will you share the course please? A link would be great!
What's the course?
Who your mentor ? And what courses I need help I have no college degree:(
How do you find a mentor
you're amazing when explaining things having a big message in a short minute about what matters the most for the listeners....it's interesting thank u for your hard work
Prefect and great explanation, the topic is to the point, no unwanted topics, no disturbance, and the explanation is very clear and understandable on how to become a software engineer, what to do first, which to choose. not like other videos which have a lot of unwanted topics and the starting of the video itself. i want more people like this on youtube. you deserve at least 10k subscribers. good video 👍
Thanks for your support 😄 and I appreciate the time you took to watch and comment!
This is the best video ever. Thank you for taking time to make this. I'm doing a bootcamp starting on the 13th of June.
Great video! Probably the best breakdown I’ve seen on the various routes to take.
As someone looking to get into the tech field since going the informatics route has not worked for me, this advice and information is very helpful. Thank you.
This was the most information packed video I've found on this subject! I'm really glad you listed project examples. Definitely subbing! I hope you make it to at least 1000 soon.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words! Yea, you got it! Companies just want to make sure you’re able to do work that’s similar to something on the job 🙂 so doing projects that are realistic, like a live website, or something similar to a company’s own product is a great way to show you’re qualified
@@SuperSimpleDev what would be good projects if you want to work in game dev? Is working on modding projects good experience or is it better to make your own games? I'm still exploring areas of software that I'd want to work on but games would be a dream, as many feel I'm sure. 😅
@@kiverson794 Now I'm not an expert in game dev, but I think anything you can present really well is a good project. Modding is great, just make sure you can present it well with a playable demo or demo video, and share your code if possible.
Also try making games to show you're versatile. Although, think of it like "mini-demos" rather than "full games", because people usually try your project for like 1 minute. So take your favorite games as inspiration and make 1 level/area/mission in that game's style (e.g. I like 3D and puzzle games). You'll learn a lot about your tools (e.g. Unity) by making a variety of differing styles. The graphics don't have to look amazing, just work with what you can find. And add features, improve graphics, bit by bit over time. (At the same time you can be applying for game dev jobs).
@@SuperSimpleDev thank you for such solid advice! I feel like I am some solid building blocks to learn and practice with now.
@@kiverson794 no worries! It’s better to do 2-3 big, deep projects that you can add to over time rather than spreading yourself thin over many small projects. Make something you find interesting and fun, and you’ll learn better that way. You got this!!
Thank you for the video, I'm pretty much self taught out of necessity for my job and just recently realised I'm being paid way less than I should be.. I think if I can round it my knowledge I'll be much better placed to get a higher paying job. This really helps!
Thanks for watching! No worries it is a journey, and you’ll keep improving 🙂
Thank you for the vid! Also, I like your energy, very chilled and welcoming.
Thanks! I hope to make the journey easier and more enjoyable 🙂
I’m glad I discovered your channel, fantastic content
Simon, i love your content it's all well explained and easy to follow. I look forward to your future content.
This is one of the most helpful videos I’ve come across on the subject. Easily earned a sub.
Thanks for watching and for your kinds words 😄
It is really super simple explanation for those new to software technology. Thanks Simon
Thanks for being so thorough!
That’s cool. I’m at an extended internship as Software Engineer in React at a cybersecurity company. I applied before for a new role that would have consisted of a team of 3 people only. I passed the first code test but the 2nd code test threw me off so I didn’t get the job. I’m still in the company as intern and keep applying though. I just hope they let me stay after my internship ends or I could get a job somewhere else but it’s hard since I just graduated this year.
Ah don't worry, I also fail coding tests all the time, sometimes you just get unlucky. The internship is a really big advantage when applying for jobs so if you keep applying, I'm sure you'll get opportunities
Hi, I’m graduating this month majoring in IT. I haven’t done any internship yet. Do u think it’s hard to find an internship?
Yo tbh this video is FREE GAME. Especially the ending. By doing those 3 things you listed you are set. AS A FILMMAKER TRYING TO ADD MOORE SKILLs I thank you 🙏🏾
Great video!
It came up in my TH-cam recommended videos, so the almighty algorithm loves you 😀.
Keep it up!
Thank you!
Thanks for the three project ideas 😊👍
Nobody has ever explained it like you !! Thank you for sharing!!
Thanks for watching!
Anything you can learn in bootcamp you can do for free. I would suggest being self thought, create a program for yourself, create a LinkedIn account network and look for mentors. Most people are willing to help or give advice.
You have a gift of teaching dev. I learn alot from your work. Thanks
I’m doing now self taught with you buddy. I’m taken the 6 hour HTML COURSE as soon I finish this I ll take any free class for a certification. Thanks so much again
I’m currently thinking of changing majors from cs major but I haven’t started it yet. I’m kinda confused but ur guidance truly helped me attempt these mini projects so I can be have actual skills for my future in college. Much love 🙏🙏
No worries! Companies just want to make sure you’re good enough to work on their code. Previous work experience is the best evidence that you’re good enough, but otherwise having a portfolio and a degree is also very good evidence that you’re good enough. A good portfolio puts you ahead of people who just have a degree and no portfolio.
Thanks for the info this was really helpful, just subbed 😊
Definitely going to be doing the Boot Camp route! I feel like it’s going to be more convenient and easy flexible way to learn coding for me :)
Sounds great 😄 you may want to do a few tutorials on TH-cam to see if you like coding before taking the plunge
@@SuperSimpleDev that’s what I’m doing. I just completed Brad Traversy’s HTML video for beginners. So far I’m liking it lol.
Thank you so much for this awesome video!!
I just found your channel and I love it
Thank you Simon. There are so much good contents in your videos. 🌺🙏
Thank you Ling!
thank you big time!, learned a lot from this video, on to the next javascript!
Today will be my 3rd day that I have explored this channel and I am currently learning html/ css without skipping challenge exercises and I am progressing rapidly. Today, I just saw this video I am swearing to myself that once I already watched and learned all of your tutorials, I'm gonna go back to this video. Wish me luck!
Me too
Thank you sir, for this.
I was finding so hard to beginning this career especially been self thought.
I appreciate
No worries, keep going and good luck in your journey!
U r the greatest person i I have ever seen. Thank u so muck for your information ♥️
I want to start by being self-taught, then proceeding to a boot camp that can link me to an internship. Nice one Dev.
Thanks! Great advice!
im transitioning from being a 3d modeler to software engineer, this stuff is really cool =) im 28 and i hope i can one day be a software engineer and read all kinds of code for a living, maybe i am just hyped but it feels limitless because all games can also be made with code.. Thank you !
I am also a 3d modeler and looking into becoming a software engineer, have you started looking into bootcamps and such or just going to try to teach yourself?
Thanks for watching 😄 you can do it!
@@bustillosfernando94 i started javascript as my first language and have been reading 3 or 4 hrs a day / watching it being written, googling on my other monitor things i get curious about, in a few months or so ill make my first app or big program i think
From One TH-camr To Another, This Is Great Content! I Subscribed :)
Thanks for watching 😄nice channel!
This vid helped put some things into perspective as I am currently doing a self taught software engineering route and have already finished two of the projects all in one big project u mentioned. All that is left is creating a personal resume website. Thank u!!!
Can you share your curriculum. I am trying to be self taught
@@c4me540 started with a colt steele’s Udemy course on web developer bootcamp, then his course on data structures and algorithms, and now am currently working on a udemy react course. Afterward I plan to study for an AWS cert, then start a Udemy course on node API mastery. After all that I think I should b ready for applying and interview prep on with leetcode and hacker rank
Apologies for the late response btw
If u have discord I can send u a google spreadsheet that can help track progress and has links to all of the courses I plan to use, I got the idea from Reddit from a guy tem
Thank you for the video!!
Hey teacher I am a Somali student in mogadishu that wants to learn programming, and i really like your lessons and honestly you are the best programming teacher i have ever learned from and i would like to be where you are and learn many things from you but i can't do because of financial problem and my family are poor. so thanks teacher, and i tired waiting your videos and i am waiting yet. thanks again
this is life saving and very helpful video this guy knows how to teach thank you
Great information, Thank you !
Video was a great deal of help. Thanks
I appreciate this video. Watched a bunch like it but none made it as well digestible as you.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks a lot for this! I'm currently doing my A levels and learning programming through your free courses. Hopefully I succeed in making a website ..
Thanks for this informative and descriptive video. First part caught be bit of since contradict the title but its great that you showcase the data of statistics of employes background experience. Internship and bootcamp (bootcamp wich head alot about, good parts about it) ect was good and interesting to know. Was also nice you mentioned portfolo. Another note are you self taught? This was great video. Had to sub. Best of luck :)
This video was really helpful. Thank you.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Very informative, thank you.
I think the best way through a boot camp its short and one time cost
Yup! It is expensive, but saves a lot of time
i really appreciate your video as a beginner I learned a lot from you, ty very much
Thanks for watching! I wish you success in your journey 🙂 you got this!
I've really look out to projects I could build as a self taught that'll help me in applying for job. Thanks Simon
Cheers from Brazil Simon!
I must say your videos are the BEST ONES! They have helped me a lot on this journey of learning how to code. Im new and you are making a difference! So, I really want to thank you for all the tips and great videos you share. Im learning with you and other materials JavaScripts CSS and HTML. So, other than that, what would you also recommend and think it is important learning after JS as a self taughter and begginer?
Thanks again for all you do to help us!
Alik
Awesomeeee! You are surely and underrated channel!
Thanks for watching!
There was an article I read a while back about this guy who got the equivalent of a computer programming degree by taking only open courses on sites like edx. It was inspiring. Also, it will probably make sense to stick to one programming language, like JavaScript, and learn it really well. Then, expand upon that by learning other related things like React, etc. before learning other languages.
Thanks for the comment! Yes, I would recommend sticking with one language and learning how to make different parts of a software system rather than learning how to build the same thing with different languages
Thanks for the information.
Thanks for the inspiration💡
No worries! You got this!
Thank you so much your a life saver ❤️❤️❤️
Write know i’m in Japan and every day i have to try really hard and work more like from 22:00 to 07:00 and after go to language school without which i can be fired and i have just a little time for learning the web development and i choose learning that by watching your courses, what i’m trying to say is look, i wanna have a good live with good income and i really have to take care of my family and thank you so so so much for explaining everything step by step and i really hope that i can get the resold of it, well thank you one more time, hope things gonna change and of course learning everything by watching your tutorials .
Thank you Simon ❤❤
thank you very much all you said here, which I am looking for exactly😇
Thank you, brother.
i am just starting this journey, i am student at the university studying computer engineering and i really looking forward to this.
Hey Dev, can you create a path /flow list for those who trying to learn code by themselves ?
Did he ever make it ?
i saw someone made it. it's a very complicated map. i would like to see how Simon did it tho!
Simon, You are the best.
Thanks it helped me a lot
Thank you so much for the information
Thanks for watching 😄
Great content bro.
Thank you Simon.
It's great to teach you for a few questions.
Awesome tips.... just subbed.
Thanks for watching 😄
Great work man.if possible can you do a video about you own life journey from being a self taught developer to getting a job.love and respect from Sri Lanka
Thanks for watching! Maybe I will in the future 😄
I love the way you teach.
I was thinking of changing career since I did graduate from Network Administrator Diploma. I do lot of helpdesk support, troubleshoot their problems, server and network support. I see my friends who graduated or finish bootcamp they are more happy what they are doing. Since I felt this is burning me out.
Ah yea, I understand, I used to do help desk support and was just constantly putting out fires. There’s a wide variety of software companies, some are really intense and burnout is common, some are relaxed with good work life balance. I think youll definitely be able to find something that suits your values
I was so pressured and overwhelmed. On what major or programming languages I should take. But you just made everything so clear.
I'm going to take computer engineering. And take it one step at a time. Your video helped alot!
Yea, you got the right idea! Take it one step at a time, start from the basics (very important) and work your way up. You got this!
Thank you for this
Thanks for the advice
Thanks for watching 😄
Thanks for the advice. I’m actually making a career switch right now by attending a master program (data science). I’m more interested in SDE roles but I only have basic coding skills. Do you have any advice on how to build resume/accumulate project experiences? Cuz right now I don’t really have much software development experience on my resume.
I think the way most people go is to build projects in your free time. You can search TH-cam for project ideas and follow the tutorials, then try to add your own features on top of what you do in the tutorials. Build a few big projects, make a nice looking portfolio showcasing your projects and you’ll be in a good position. If you can get a SDE internship/job while in school or while you’re a recent grad, that would be ideal, otherwise you’ll need to make some projects on the side like I mentioned. Hope that makes sense 🙂
@@SuperSimpleDev Thank you for your reply!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for watching!
A couple days ago I had my third interview for a full stack software engineering role at a pretty well known global company and all that’s left is to wait for their call if I’m hired. The anxiety waiting is killing me. If they say I’m hired my life will be changed forever. If they don’t I’ll be crushed. I feel like all 3 interviews went very well but it’s about whether or not I was the best out of everyone that applied
Good job finishing the interviews! And I hope they give you some good news soon 😄
@@SuperSimpleDev I hope so too… if I get this job it’ll be as lucky as getting struck by lightning twice because I’m a jr dev
See now I'm curious and want to know if ya got it! I hope you did!
Did You Get The Job ? 👀
@@esco7500 yes I did! This is the end of my first week
Awesome video!
Thanks!!! bobo
Amazing info!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the great information! I am self taught and I love it so far. I know it’s best to stay away from Wordpress jobs but I would really like to get into the industry fast. Would you recommend me getting a Wordpress job and then developing more advanced skills for my portfolio while doing the Wordpress job?
Yup, it can work, but only if you're developing Wordpress themes. I worked with a few people who were self-taught/transferred industries that started off at Wordpress theme companies (Elegant Themes, TWG) and they eventually switched to other tech companies/tech startups. Just make sure you ask for lots of development work, rather than just setting up Wordpress for people. Many of the skills in theme development are transferable. Good luck!
@@SuperSimpleDev Thanks! I will work on that 😁
@@daniyellaharmon you got this! 😄
Thanks for sharing you experience
Thank so much you realy make my day
now i get it
I think the best way to start is to develop yourself within the company while being on another position that may be easier to get.
at the age of 28 dissatisfied with my career, I both went to college and started self-taught :)
What did you do before software?
@@nealp885 I still work as a freight forwarder. On 2nd year we will have obligatory apprenticeships on the Uni, I plan to fully switch to IT then. I am still a little worried how it'll turn out, because well I earn quite well as a forwarder but I feel burnt out. For sure I will earn much less at start so I am saving as much as I can in order to be able to pay the rent and not starve for the first year or so... Hopefully I will have engineer degree in 2025, I will be 32 then and I will have to compete with folks 10 years younger than me but well... better that than stay forever in a job that doesn't give you any satisfaction whatsoever.
@@altair91100 I wish you best of luck!
I am starting a bootcamp next month with Nucamp in Orlando. I am ecstatic. 375 a month for 5 months. Very affordable. Rated as one of the best bootcamps in the country.
Nice I’m doing UCF coding boot camp starting this December, best of luck to you & your journey !!!
How’d it go?
I'm actually in my last week right now. My last day is Saturday! It was a fun experience. A lot to learn!
@@Nick-hs6df was the experience worthwhile for you? graduating with a biology degree this spring and am looking to start a bootcamp by fall 2022.
Very worth it!
Great content 👍
What I like about this video is the fact that you did not sugar coat anything.
thanks it was really helpful
Happy to hear that 😄
I’m so interested in software programming, but I have 0 experience or learning. I don’t know where to start , so overwhelming!
No worries, it's very understandable! Try searching for an "HTML tutorial" to make a simple webpage, or a "Python tutorial" to solve some coding problems. See if you enjoy coding and what it takes to make software. Good luck, you can do it! 😄
W3school
Nice great, very well explained. Looking forward to more great content from you.
Thank you!
really cool video!
Thanks for watching!
@@SuperSimpleDev ur welcome!
Awesome work!