How I Became a Software Engineer Without a Degree Pt. 2
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- The story of how I became a self-taught software engineer without a computer science degree.
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lmao
you are noob bro
college is for girls. lol
hi Jeremiah , i am Alhassan from Ghana can be my Mentor please?
REALLY NEED SOME CONTEXT HERE YOU SAID YOU STUDIED AFTER YOUR 12HR SHIFT FOR 4 MONTHS. EVERYDAY YOU SAID BUT ?? HOW MANY HOURS DID YOU STUDY. AFTER THESE 12HRS WORK SHIFTS??? PLEASE EXPLAIN WOULD REALLY HELP🙏🏾 ❤
I clicked on the thumb nail like "I know bro". Then I seen the name. We were in bootcamp together, used to clown together everyday back in the 320th, flight 473. We even ran into eachother over in Destin outlets with our girls. It's Hughes. Good to see you out here doing big things bro.
Man this is absolutely wild you found this video! We were some absolute fools in basic 😂 hope you’re doing well brother
@@JeremiahPeoples Hi, I need help with getting my resume together. My challenge has been how to show experience on my resume when I have never worked. I have technical training in Full-Stack Web Development and
Microsoft Certified in Software Development, Javascript, Python, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Database Administrator, Power BI Data Analyst. Most jobs ask for experience and the only experience I have was acquired in training or from personal projects. I have tried getting jobs on upwork but it hasn't been fruitful. Can you help me please?
Bro this video quality is amazing
Thanks big homie! Finally decided to shoot in 4k
Love the video bro! Great story. Thanks for sharing 👏🏾🙏🏾🔥
I love your videos ! I am currently trying to become a software engineer with zero experience and you are definitely inspiring me. Thank you for sharing your story!
This inspired me so much, thank you so much
When you mentioned Colt Steele, I knew you were in good hands. I learned Linux through him. Hands down one of the best online instructors out there.
Thanks for yet another great video man. You and I see things the same on this. So many programmers I met that didnt go to college and doing so well. I think ZTM may be cool.
Thanks for watching!
When I first saw this vid I tght u were a total newbie. But then I saw your vid about how you grew up with your pop in IT taking apart laptops etc. So. You grew up with the tech bug in you. Thts great so happy 4 u and the fam as a total newbie I'm starting from absolute scratch first macbook type scratch can't wait to see what self taught journey is about 🎉
I always loved tech!
Love this video happy to hear your experience 👏🏼giving me hope 😊
your story is amazing, wish u all the best
Thank you! You too!
Wow, i also love Chris Sean. Been following and watching his videos since last year😊
As someone who just started the self tought process this is very inspiring and motivating!
I recently came across your channel man and I just want to say thank you for what you've done and what you do. I did 8 years active duty in the Army, got out and began contracting as a geospatial analyst and now I somehow have landed a job as a front end developer. I've been browsing the internet for guidance and looking for people who have made it in this field without college and I can honestly say that your channel and videos have inspired me to self teach and keep driving towards learning HTML, CSS and JS. Much love brother!
A fellow geoint-er!
Thanks for the inspiration. Just started self teaching myself CSS HTML and JavaScript and definitely still feeling the imposter syndrome. Just gonna keep learning as much as I can and shoot for the stars while crossing my fingers.
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I've subscribe you just for your smile and your energy
Ilove your story❤❤❤
Ithink your really kind boy😊
I'm frontend dev and try learn react and make good sample witb this thank of you for made this video
“I want to do that!” Bro I love the vibe of setting up a challenge man😂
I love a good challenge
Thanks man i appreciate this.
Any time!
Learning a few languages right now and discouraged. Needed this bro 💪🏾
It’s worth the struggle, keep at it!!
Seriously you can’t learn more than 1 language at the same time especially as a beginner.
Focus on one language first. I would recommend python
what languages are you learning?
On your steps bro 😂 trying to switch from army to dev thank you for this advices .
good video, you are a great inspiration for me, congratulations, I am already your new subscriber 👍 blessings 🙏🏻
I appreciate it fam! We're close to 100,000!
As a current military member myself getting tired of the cyber security side, coding has been a breath of fresh air. Glad you were able to get out of the service with a goal in mind and thank you for your service!
@@dssheppard4281 More like just maintaining/enforcing policy. Not super stressful, but just boring to me at least. It may be different at other bases/squadrons, but for me now I'm just bored most of the time.
No wait I am thinking of getting a degree in networking and cyber security instead of computing ....
Hi I’m currently a student in cyber security but I love coding and i don’t know if I wanna be a SWE or cyber security engineer
@@Leezy2fye Maybe take a course in both to see which one you enjoy more or watch mult. day in the life videos on each job. You can always make the other a hobby though I'd say especially coding you can do that anytime anywhere and do your own personal projects.
In the military as well. I am a Naval Officer and served for almost 8 years but I find it mundane. I am seeking a career change and not feeling University nor my role in the Navy so I am here to get an insight if self-study could be the right choice for me.
Hi Jeremiah. First of all..love the content and thanks a million for sharing your story. My 15 year old nephew is interested and excited about the possibility of becoming a software engineer. Do you have any content showing the steps to get there..or do you have any courses, workshops etc. Thanks so much
I really enjoyed this video. congratulations on your growth it's extremely inspirational. This is the kind of video I needed to watch to keep going.
Love your journey, you serve as a huge source of inspiration to people like me who want to break into the field but don't want to go back to 4 years of college. I'm working on my portfolio currently and hoping to land a frontend developer job!
Good luck g
you're a blessing. man!
I try to be! Thanks for being the first comment
❤@@JeremiahPeoples
I’m so happy God directed this video in my algorithm. Thanks for being so transparent. New follower ❤
Thanks for subbing!
Im in the military and transitioining out , thansk for sharing your story its inspirational
Fo sho
Checkout Microsoft LEAP.
They pay you so much to learn engineering and they love vets
where can I enroll on your programs? I have been looking to start coding,came across your video and I am ready.
Love this story Jeremiah! I'm on a very similar path as you were (no degree but took compsci c++/python courses), attending a bootcamp lead by Colt Steele, & learning every day. Appreciate you sharing your experiences and tips throughout your journey! Can't wait to come back here when i'm in your shoes :D
Colt Steele has a bootcamp?!
@@JeremiahPeoples I mispoke somewhat lol i'm currently enrolled into Springboard's bootcamp, and Colt Steele teaches all of the lectures
@@MrGangster43 Believe it or not Colt Steele's lectures are amazing though its normal to get bored but not cuz of him but cuz of the topics themselves
Jeremiah Peoples, your journey as a software engineer is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges and feeling like an imposter at times, you persevered and sought out mentors who helped you grow and learn. Your dedication to learning and your willingness to try different learning styles, such as online video courses, shows your determination to succeed. It's incredible how you immersed yourself in coding, practicing day in and day out, and even finding ways to practice at work. Your hard work paid off when you landed a front-end developer position, even with just four months of experience. Your story is a testament to the power of persistence and continuous learning. Keep pushing forward, Jeremiah, and never stop believing in yourself. You have already achieved so much, and I have no doubt that you will continue to excel in your career as a software engineer.
Wow man. I watched the first yesterday and now watching this it’s definitely meant to be. I went down the same path into the Air Force and now 13 years later I’m trying to get back into coding instead of working on airplanes.
Morning Jeremiah im justin from cameroon, to enter into the military force is so hard here im seriously broke and i want to learn something great for me and like seriously i dont even know how to fully use a keyboard but i know i will ,im really strongly interested to learn coding but i just want to know the language to start with atleast to get paid like after a year of self studies and may be internship im not that really fast at learning but a resistant learner not good at maths too i need to get started in this i will give a full year of studies for this seriously but i just need the good strategies to get started and have good results at the end
I love to be a software engineer but live in limited country YES a limited country. Were the internet is limited and access to electricity is limited 😢 so sad so right now I’m just fighting my way to leave the country so I can purse the software engineering career for myself .
Thanks for the video and the inspirational words. Respecting the process.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I found this channel literally last night so for this to get a part 2 is pretty cool😂
It was a day for you, and three years for me 😂
Hi, I'm a Nigerian, 19 and my name is Demilade. Enrolled in a university learning accounting but i started coding 2 years ago leaving and also going back. In the day, I try to catch up and learn accounting, in the night i practice a JavaScript course i enrolled in, but i keep going and coming but I'm feeling motivated to actually finish the course, i will eventually finish the course and i will enroll for his react course too, because i actually like his style of teaching
And yeah, hopefully I can make some of my personal projects and maybe eventually land a job too
nice, now the bootcamp you promised
Ooof 😅 I need to get on that! Full time work, content creation, wedding planning and life. I need to find some time for it. I got you
I watched a ton of Chris Sean’s content at the start too. He’s a great content creator and I loved watching his journey tbh.
👍👍when I literally want this video😂
Thank you for sharing this, will you be open to taking mentees soon please
congrats bro
I appreciate it fam
Your story time is an inspiration. I just graduated from a cyber security course and am working towards trying to get my foot in the door somewhere. This just tells me that there are ppl in this community and job force that's willing to take time to help build ppl up
Is cyber security degree not worth ?
Am one person who loves coding though am doing electrical engineering here in my country. That's a good story for inspiration bro! ❤️
Apply for CISA or get a security + do get an edge
Thanks!
Ahh G I appreciate for the super thanks!!!!!
I studied CS degree too. It was so hard, but there was scholarships available. So, I am on the program, because I had no money. Half of the students left in the first 1-2 years, because they got salaried jobs. I mean for the degree you need to stay up all night to study, have stress on exam days, write code for assignments etc. To get a job to do some web development or cloud or mobile apps, boot camp is just enough. You are not going to develop next encryption algorithm or next quantum computer.
Nice one
Thanks fam
Love your story heard it before but never you’re tired of it
Wow, I was worried about repeating it but I’m glad folks are still getting some value
Hi! I'm new to your channel. This is amazing information. Do you have any suggestions for "older" adults (40+) who seek to enter this industry?
Check out this video
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Sounds like my life. Six months ago, the same thing. Our developer team was looking for someone who knew Javascript and I had no more than a few solid months of Javascript learning experience. I already knew HTML and CSS. I wondered if my experience would be enough but it was my foot in the door. I luckily got the position and was transferred over. I am still in awe to this day that I was chosen. I am enjoying my new career life as a developer.
wow, that is the SAME exact story. This is so amazing, congrats
This is a really inspiring journey. I came from a Mechanical Engineering background and currently working in I.T. Still got that imposter syndrome though! Love your videos.
What’s tech without a lil imposter syndrome. Glad to hear you made the pivot
@@JeremiahPeoples Thanks to your highly motivational videos. Appreciate it!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I am a UX designer (been in the industry for 3 years) looking to add programming to my tool belt
Or maybe even switch to be a Software Engineer but thanks for sharing your journey.
Oooo should be a fun transition, lmk in Disocrdif you have questions about the switch
Is there a reason you are switching
@@JessePepple lol I am not switching. In Tech we get put on projects that just make you wanna scream and that’s where I was at. I wanted a new leaf to turn but later realized that UX is where my heart is.
@@antjonesux how’s the pay like is it much more different than Software Engineering? I’m a student and I’m confused and overthinking which one I should go for I really love UX a lot and I feel like I thrive well there but idk if it’s the best choice for me income wise
@@JessePepple get good at what you do and the income will follow. I know this is something that seems kind of vague but seriously, focus on an area within UX whether that be UI, Research, Strategy, Writing, etc.
My first gig out of college was $60K, I knew I was being underpaid but it motivated me to prove myself, a year later I got a $15K raise.
Currently I work two full time UX gigs - one pays $74K/year & one pays $86K/year. It’s tough but keeps me driven (this is why I didn’t not go full steam towards software development, although I am still learning the dev side to help with the UX - Dev handoff)
What was your plan after returning? Like what would you have done upon returning to Florida if that SE job wasn't available to apply to ?
For my remaining two-ish years of service I planned to
1. Create fullstack projects
2. Network like crazy
3. Practice leetcode
Hey I’m just learning about tech I wanna start I heard python is good to start with but I want to try a bootcamp but a lot of them are expensive do you have any advice
Hey Jeremy, its was really amazing your history. I follow you. Keep goint.
Who’s Jeremy?
Wow! So informative! Thanks for the inspiration! God bless!
30+ years as a software engineer working 100% remote now and I have worked remotely, digital nomad from almost every continent on earth.
I hope you’re enjoying the fruits of your years of effort 🙏🏾
@@JeremiahPeoplesI’m trying to do the same thing but as a remote animator..I’m Marine infantry vet so it was ruff getting back into college and shit but I’m almost done w my associates
Grt video to have inspired me. I'm currently working as a construction worker and I'm looking forward to going into tech space like you have. Any help and suggestions for me please? And do I reach you? I'm in Ghana🇬🇭 thanks
Your journey from the military to becoming a software engineer is truly remarkable. It's impressive how you didn't let challenges deter you and instead found creative ways to learn and grow in the field of technology. I'm curious to know, when you reflect on your transition into software engineering, what was the most challenging aspect for you personally, and how did you overcome it?
Imposter syndrome and failing to ask questions when I didn’t know something… which happened a lot. I have a video titled “how I beat imposter syndrome”
Your journey into becoming a software engineer without a degree is incredibly inspiring! It's impressive how you've shared your experiences and the path you took in such a relatable way. Many aspiring engineers will find your story motivating and filled with practical advice. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏
It's impressive how you overcame hurdles, like not liking books or traditional learning methods, by finding your own path through online courses and mentorship. Great Content!
Jeremiah's journey from the Air Force to becoming a software engineer is truly inspiring! his determination and the way he embraced learning opportunities are commendable. It's incredible how mentorship played such a significant role in his growth.
Agree. The way you persevered 🙌 through challenging conditions and found the right learning method for yourself is commendable. It's incredible how you adapted and found the perfect online course with Colt Steel to fuel your passion for coding. A ton of learnings and motivation on this video.
@JeremiahPeoples luv your work bro so I'm still in highschool this is my last year , so IS THERE A CHANCE I CAN TEACH MYSELF WITHOUT ENTERING A COLLEGE or any universities NEXT YEAR AND BECOME A self taught SOFTWARE ENGINEER with great job opportunities similar to those with degrees
I mean at 18years old. College for CS ain’t a bad option. But good luck on the self taught route!
This is why I wanna drop out of college. Learn valuable skills and get a job asap. I’m majoring in computer science and I’m working 30 plus hours a week while going to school full time and can’t find the time to code. After work, I’m so physically tired that I can’t even keep my eyes open.
When I’m not working I’m doing homework and taking notes and not really coding. I know the basics but I haven’t even made anything besides a todo list which was months ago and even then I get stuck when I have to make my own program. It sucks
Thanks
No problem
Wow you have really been through a journey... learning python right now hopefully I get great at it
I have a feeling finding a good course and mentor’s are… not so easy.
Im trying to be a software developer too. What language(s) do you use daily?
What do you think of the zero to mastery course? It's quite a bit of money but iirc you were suggesting it in older videos..
It’s solid, just be sure you like the instructor. There only so many ways you can reach a programming language. Enjoying an instructors teaching style is what makes or breaks an experience for me
@@JeremiahPeoples This. lol. The instructor for this intro to CS course is quiiiiittee boring ngl lol I'm debating ZTM also. After I finish this, if it's needed(probably will be).
Thanks! :)
Love the content bro! Currently in the process of enlisting into the AirForce with the goal of working in Tech (Coding). Any advice towards maintaining a consistent schedule in order to fulfill that goal
30minutes a day is better than 4 hours once a week. Repetition is key in the beginning. Stay after. Also be sure to slide in my discord. I answer 100% of military questions. Gotta look out for my people 🫡
Why did my phone vibrate at “right path to success”? I went back three times and each time it did. How did you do that?!
Secrets secrets
Pardon, I would really appreciate if you could tell me what programming language should I learn for getting into real world of developers and get a job… basically what program language you stick with until you reached here?
Even many at one is fine but in order please 🙏🏻
Html -> css -> JS is the best path in my opinion
Colt Steele is really cool🔥🔥🔥🔥
Absolutely, it’s hard finding someone who can make coding remotely entertaining
Im going through the same path as your are no degree, doing bootcamp. I too took udemy, treehouse and I in the bootcamp of colt steele as well. do you have any advice about finding a job while still in botcamp? I so where to find one were company is looking for experience coders?
Networking and applying directly on folks sites. LinkedIn is incredible over saturated. Also look into working in your local area anyway you can
You are obviously very talented if they hired you. Good for you!!
Hey man hope to see your reply I’m late to the game with college I never attended college what so ever I had a kid early in life, currently 22. I want to become a software engineer so badly, but I don’t want to go to college for 4-5 years as I would be 26-27. I want to get my foot in the door faster do you think it’s possible going the self learning route, and building my portfolio?
Market has been trash lately. But it’s showing signs of retuning to normal. Start building that portfolio and learning new skills
Question!! Mr. JP which code editor do you think is better to learn on as a newbie vs code or sublime text using a MacBook ?? any help??
Vscode hands down
@@JeremiahPeoples thanks I'm still new 👍🏾
Currently a USMC vet looking to get into this field. Im excited
Y'all I've been wanting to go into software engineering but my biggest and only challenge is that I don't own a laptop. I've been learning html, css and JavaScript language with my phone..
But i still a laptop 😢
What’s the name of the course you bought? 4:02
Hello Boss, please do you offer mentorship? If yes how may I go about this
Your video and experiences are phenomenal. I’m in the beginning phase of software development. I don’t know if I’m really qualified to label myself as one, but I’m driven to become one. If possible, I would like to pick your brain further. Thanks again
Slide in the discord, I'm always down to talk tech there
Thank you@@JeremiahPeoples
Discord link seems to be broken/ not connecting@@JeremiahPeoples
Wow thanks for this! I had no idea I was using the old links!
I fixed it
Random question, what hoodie are you wearing in this video?
I think it’s from Express. This is the same hoodie i wore in my first video
Great video. I'm hoping the tech industry is still a good one to get into now after everything that happened xD
I just joined an MIT intro to CS course onlinethat will give me a "certificate" once I pass. Currently going through it and learning python.
Thinking maybe I should have joined coding dojo lol but, eh.
I’m seeing good signs. The larger tech companies are starting to rehire
@@JeremiahPeoples Awesome!
you explain it in a very amazing story but it's reality not story appreciated
Hey great job!!! How much did you make first?
Levels.fyi has very accurate payment reports
@@JeremiahPeoples I'm a 16 year old from India, well my plan is to master some coding program and do projects and deploy it in my portfolio for the next 2 years. Once I turn 18 can I get accepted by companies? If foreign companies can I work from home as a 18 year or 19 or 20 based on the situation I get but with/without a degree
❤
What would you recommend for someone aiming to become a remote app developer, given that they already know Java?
What do you mean remote app? Like mobile dev?
@@JeremiahPeoples Yes
w video
I'm currently 21, and a Network Engineer. Is it possible I could transition to software engineering through first taking a devops position and after that a software engineering role?
More than likely yeah. I’d check to see if folks in your company have made the devops to SWE pivot. If so, what did that process look like for them
How are you a network engineer already ? Did you go to college and what languages did you learn and certs
@trapstar7962 I have a secret clearance and sec+ on my way to getting ccna, going to school for cs but no degree yet. I was able to become one this fast because I'm a lot more motivated and ambitious than most people are that's the best way to put it. I know a bit of python but I go crazy with Cisco cli and palo alto firewalls
@@markrhode6500 thank you.
Do you know of any bootcamps that are "do it at your own pace?" I work full time and am a single mom so I only have a couple hours of each day.
Not off the top of my head sorry
There’s online courses though
Cool
Thanks
I'm 50(f) and just starting to learn fullstack (I want to do MERN) via self teaching. Right now I'm trying to learn js. I keep looking at how much more I need to learn and remember and it's so overwhelming. But I also have a VERY good reason for learning full stack. I'm tired of low wage (currently $13.81 at a factory), zero saved for a retirement that right now would never happen, and I have a strong goal to land a great job coding. That's all a strong motivation for me.
But the mountain of things I still need to learn is staggering. I also have no idea what to make as I go about learning stuff. My brain goes blank. All I can think is "calculator" but that's probably something everyone makes at first. If anyone has any helpful tips or advice about anything I should know or do, please share it. It'd be greatly appreciated.
It's always very common to not be creative when learning a new language, you first need to learn more and start thinking in that language from there you can start solving real problems, my advice to you is, don't try to memorize everything rather just understand, what things are, and when to use them, and taking money as your main motivation will set you back.
i just got done with the odin project fundamentals and can recommend it. they have you make a bunch of projects (including a calculator) but most importantly get you in the loop of version control, github, reading documentation, and finding things out for yourself within a pretty clear structure. good luck!
break things into smaller pieces. dont see projects as a whole but rather as something that you can build upon overtime and the different pieces you can work on. in terms of starting, focus on the fundamentals and apply them to project ideas that you might be interested in.
Is it worth it to become a software engineer or study or even study computer science or something I just want to know if is worth cause Im honestly just lost idk what to do
It’s the best decision of my life. Do it! It’s more than worth it
Man I wish those bootcamps would accept GI Bill 🤣
I may know of a few, slide in my discord I’ll drop links
I am also an aspiring software engineer. Would you be able to mentor me?
👍😍
I like to se black people in stem, we need more role models showing us we’re capable
If you’re out here that means I MUST be out here 😂
👏👏👏
You do watch these!
I do@@JeremiahPeoples
l want to be a full stack web dev but im a call center agent and have a different degree.
Well, all the information you need is on the internet waiting to be learned. You got this!
where is the part 1 ?
First video
What did you score on your asvab ?
88
Dude but that time and this is very different , fresher need mkre than 0ne year proven experience to get interview