Am I Too Old to Learn How to Code at 40

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I recreated this video for 2023, here is the link: • Am I Too Old to Learn ...
In this video, I share my thoughts about whether or not you are too old at 40, 30, or 50 to start learning how to code. Is not only an age-related issue, there is more to it. Find out what it is.
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@thedevlife 7 ай бұрын

You might also be interested in learning the top reasons why self-taught developers fail -> kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y8V_hJuZntrXaGQ.htmlsi=9AZSIkZckVszMfCA

@ruddha2 2 жыл бұрын

I started coding at 37, and got my CS bachelor’s degree at 40. Great video!

@thedevlife 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏 that’s awesome. I love hearing stories like that 👍 and thank you. I’m glad you liked the video.

@ninisantrax 2 жыл бұрын

Was it hard to get a job? At that age rate? Awesome 👏

@thedevlife 2 жыл бұрын

@@ninisantrax I just started a new job a week ago. I didn’t have much trouble, but this could be different if you are just starting out.

@ruddha2 2 жыл бұрын

@@ninisantrax Currently only doing freelance stuff + started on my master’s, but the job market seems to employ people at all ages, at least where I live (Norway).

@SoAnn4 2 жыл бұрын

This is so reassuring. I’m just starting at 38, finishing college in year and half. Thank you!

@karolinasowinska 3 жыл бұрын

This is super reassuring. And you're totally right. All you need is a why, no matter your age!

@alleng2266 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your motivational words . I am 41 and changing careers from the automotive field to tech.

@thedevlife Жыл бұрын

That's great. What stage are you in now? Learning on your own or bootcamp?

@alleng2266 Жыл бұрын

@@thedevlife early stages my brother got me into this he is a team leader developer, he is mentoring me so at least I am not on my own.

@aliashou7488 Жыл бұрын

@@alleng2266 You have a great brother

@EngineeringChampion 11 ай бұрын

40 here! In 2023. Thank you for your video. I can learn things very fast but scared of not being hirable because of my age. By the way, I just finished an online C++ master class. Thanks again for the inspiration. ❤

@thedevlife 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support and best wishes on your journey!

@wilfredv1930 3 ай бұрын

which master class im looking content for c++ ?

@VinodPatel-tn1hf 3 ай бұрын

How’s going now sir?

@lakewobegonesbest8725 22 күн бұрын

Update?

@EngineeringChampion 22 күн бұрын

@@lakewobegonesbest8725 Update: Didn’t pursue C++. Got a few interviews in my field of engineering but they asked me about the size of the projects and they never called me back.

@softwaresaturdays4992 3 жыл бұрын

Never too late to start. Great vid!

@thedevlife 3 жыл бұрын

I completely agree with you. Thank you for watching.

@vahidkh5276 Жыл бұрын

Yahoo messenger, what a great joy we have experienced! Thank you for the video, I am 39 and I am starting a new journey ...

@thedevlife Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support. Good luck on your devjourney!

@trafficmonsoonacademy562 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this. U encourage many of us

@thedevlife 2 жыл бұрын

you are welcome. That is one of the reasons I keep doing this. Thank you for the support.

@arnelgo3777 5 ай бұрын

Not easy, but never too late, I started learning web development at 40 and am now working as a VA Web Developer.

@thedevlife 5 ай бұрын

I love hearing stories like this. Thanks for sharing.

@thedevlife 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know if you agree with me or you think I am way off. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

@pepperonipopatrack5758 Жыл бұрын

I do construction in Toronto. It's crazy humid in the summer and I'm usually one of the lucky ones to work through winter which is miserable but pays the bills. Just started learning some of this stuff on my spare time.

@thedevlife Жыл бұрын

That’s great. We have similar beginnings I also used to work in the construction industry and transition over to software development.

@suhasp6540 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@thedevlife 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thank you for the support.

@fesfes0 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts... I'm 39!

@thedevlife 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I'm glad they were helpful.

@realtaiter3991 2 жыл бұрын

I am learning python at 37, be 38 in 2 weeks. I have always loved learning and think the life long payoffs are worth the effort. I plan on learning other programming languages afterwards, who knows maybe I could make something cool!

@dmnk8 2 жыл бұрын

Hey same age and just started to learn python aswell, just wondering how it is going for you? Do you see it turning into a career?

@TheMillionDollarMindset101 3 жыл бұрын

Age is just a number 🔥💯.

@thedevlife 3 жыл бұрын

That is true

@howieg2019 2 жыл бұрын

i started coding in java at the end of 2019 a few months before, i turned 40, and it was over-whelming at first, but when they shut everything down in 2020, i started to learn little by little and actually started to enjoy it so much that i see it in my sleep, and every time when i got frustrated and walked away from it, i would find myself coming right back to it.

@thedevlife 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you stuck with it. Where are you now?

@howieg2019 2 жыл бұрын

@@thedevlife i'm slowly able to write more and more code without the use of videos, and what helped me with that was that at the beginning of the year, i finally came across the right set of videos to help me craft my own way of documenting the code on paper so when i come back later on and look at it i can remember what i did, and what changes i can or need to make.

@howieg2019 2 жыл бұрын

@@thedevlife i think another thing that's gonna help me is that i some online programming groups in my area are starting to pop up through the meetup website, so very soon i will be in those circles.

@marcelocipriano5985 2 жыл бұрын

Great!

@arieftrianto 2 жыл бұрын

encouraging

@tone396 Жыл бұрын

I'm 37 worried bout getting into software dev field currently finished AA n cyber and starting bas n cyber...I got a intro to python and fell n love

@thedevlife Жыл бұрын

It’s always to have more people join the devjourney. The best of luck from our team.

@kme3894 8 ай бұрын

48 here and learning now. I'm attending a free coding school in my city that is challege and project-based, not lecture-based, which could be rather intimidating. And it is, even for young people. But I love it. Every tiny victory is a step towards my goal and that's what counts. Don't care about my age honestly. I also think people in my age should learn to code regardless because the future will be way less confusing if we do, even if we don't work in the field. Think of seniors today being vulnerable online and just plain flabbergasted by all the new tech developments thrown at them. At least being tech savvy will be a life skill I'll have (provided I keep my interest up to date) into old age

@thedevlife 8 ай бұрын

It is refreshing to hear this. Most of the time you hear complaints about how hard it is to learn how to code. It’s good to hear about your optimism towards. Thanks for sharing and please stay connected to the community. I’d love to hear about it when you land your first job in programming.

@kme3894 8 ай бұрын

@@thedevlife sure will. Thank you for your kind feedback!

@fernandodelatorre2425 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Great video! I just turned 50 and have learned basic HTML, CSS and Python through some of the bootcamps you mentioned. Next will be JavaScript. i have done some tutorial projects but I feel stuck as to where to go from here. Any suggestions as far as pointing me in the right direction so that I can kick start my career as a developer? Thanks again and continued success!

@thedevlife 2 жыл бұрын

I think you should begin doing projects on your own if you haven't already. Also, you start looking for work, even if you think you don't have a good shot at landing a job. Be ready to be rejected, but keep applying. BTW building projects is the best way to learn.

@fernandodelatorre2425 2 жыл бұрын

@@thedevlife Thank you very much for the response and advise. I will take your advise and run with it.

@lukask4498 2 жыл бұрын

In my experience best is not to jump between languages. Pick Python or JavaScript and go deep with it. As mentioned, create your own project or rebuild some of the youtube tutorials projects. Nothing beats learning by failing haha

@conniebarrick8265 2 жыл бұрын

Start applying, some companies, that say no experience, and be patience, I'am right behind you for 2022! One of these y.T. guys, are saying that when they went for an interview, whatever you say yu can do, do it with excellence. One Y.T. only knew HTML & CSS, and then he a hard time with CSS. But, he practiced and practiced, he really knew thse two programs, and he got the job. One of many in his career, and no education on top of all of that. But, he knew he had to succeed with this No. H.S., thing and he did.

@tjf7101 6 ай бұрын

40? What the hell is wrong with people? Wish I was that young. Just getting into it at 52.

@MrAlipatik 3 жыл бұрын

the best dev are aged over 40..

@amazingcommenter 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a wife bouncing countries due to relocations and have quit my job in manufacturing that I was sad to leave - 3 times, 3 different companies in my home country. I couldn't work in the countries we relocated to because of children and the language (they usually want native level speakers). I want a job that I can wfh (from any country) after researching, I chose to study data science at 43. I'm still studying atm. Will I get a job in this field as a 43 yo?

@mallillindantejr4920 8 ай бұрын

It's never too late to become a software engineer or programmer 😊😊

@thedevlife 8 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you.

@patrickp8315 Жыл бұрын

You can learn anything at any age. However gaining an employment for what you just learn is another story. If you don't plan to be a programmer in your 40's, that's ok. Most companies don't like to hire older workers especially in tech. It's real.

@thedevlife Жыл бұрын

yeah it is more difficult for a 40 year old junior dev to get a job. I do touch on this in the latest version of this video (link in description). However, it is not impossible to get into tech in your 40s, especially if you have a good reason to do so.

@RF-kw1pr Жыл бұрын

then , start a company and hire young developer. at least you have the knowledge and know how it works. 😆

@AlbanAwan Жыл бұрын

I’m 40 and trying to learn it’s good to hear age won’t hold me back

@thedevlife Жыл бұрын

Congrats joining the dev journey!! Best wishes go out to you. Let us know if we can help on anything.

@CodingAfterThirty 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Had similar journey. Took me a while to break into the field. And definitely made mistakes on my journey. I feel we have a similar story. I do a interviews on my channel, If you would be interested. Would love to have a chat.