Excellent video. Plus if someone takes care of themselves, they can look and feel young for a very long time too.

Hey Andy, thanks for this Video. I think procrastination is what holding you back, and i feel like when you get older you might be more self disciplined or more towards procrastination.

I'm 29 and about to hit 30 and after a difficult u-turn in my life I am currently about to enter this field. It's really interesting but I'm afraid my cognitive skills will make things harder to progress and learn. Thanks for the info Andy !

@@glennpiriou6322 Just dive into it, it'll be easy!

Great video... I successfully transitioned after seven years of being an accountant to a database | software developer and over twenty years later am still doing well in the market. Making that transition around 30 years old I brought domain knowledge of financial systems which a lot of computer science majors lacked which was one advantage. A disadvantage included lacking the low level computer science background. In my 50's now I can definitely say youth is valued over experience and admittedly it does get harder to learn new things though I have better "peripheral vision" with anticipating errors than most of my younger peers.

Ilkka Rytkönen, way to go man!

Are you doing pretty well money wise with this career? Should i look into it?

@@maverickmo8976 Not yet but I think it won't take too much time to get same than before. And now there's no such a limit in salary like in my past career.

@ hey thanks for the reply. I was thinking of learning Java and then some python on the side. Is this a good idea? I only have a tablet right now though. Was thinking of getting a comp but do know if itll make a big difference and if I should get a touch screen. I heard that the touch screen is nice when coding.

@@maverickmo8976 Get real computer. I have no idea how you could learn to code without. You don't need touch screen for coding but good keyboard.

Zed Zedder how did you do it?

@@geilsein I made up my mind. Bought an online course that promised to help me with finding a job after they teach me Java, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript basics, some .NET, C# and Windows Server. I was looking specifically for Java. "The internet" recommended Python because it's easy to learn, but I wanted to get into Android development. Since then, I learned that Java isn't necessarily the best choice for Android, but it's still a good choice for a first language and it also makes you employable for big companies(corporate). So I tried to study as much as possible, but sometimes it felt like I am too old for this. It requires a lot of work, and not just the time to sit there and read, but to actually study, get in the zone, concentrate on it. I haven't finished the course yet, but I already have a junior job. It feels great to have the first job in a career I always dreamed about.

Zed Zedder wow,thats amazing..well done.Congrats.

Zed Zedder Congrats Zed! That’s awesome to hear.

Do you have a degree?? Or just the classes

😁

Definitely a troll 😁

Cucubau so at 62 there is hope for me!!!! What an inspiration you are. God bless you👍

😂

@@dr_corrupt1014 Im writing codes at this moment in my coffin, its fun though

Good luck !

keep it going buddy !!! you got this !!!

Learning Python at age 55, after years of Oracle database programming. It's fun!

I’m 50, too. I’m about to start Python.

All the best bud

That´s it! Case closed.

@@73dines yes, that's it, if you don't give up even if it feels that you can't learn, you will eventually.

well, i've started to code aged 8. last time i've worked as freelancer i've made $ ~360k/year, as a programmer, not some manager, when i was 37. i've worked for giant studios and companies, as well as tiny startups (of whom two turned multi-billion heavy whales you are probably used before). by now i have an own startup with 12 employees. truth is: you will not beat me, or anybody like me, UNLESS you show some real skill. it matters though what you are looking for. if you only wish a safe job, sure, you'll find one. but the big money and risky projects will be handed to people like me -- and not rightfully so. reality is, the best programmers constantly make fun of "script kiddies" and "those 3 year senior programmas", and they will block those juicy projects from you. there are even memes about it. investors will not invest your company or idea if you do not show that you started to code aged 2. but in general, i must say, by now i can code almost anything... from 3d engines, physics, robotics, ai, video streaming service, hardware chips, so you might have trouble to catch up. but this does not mean that you'll need to follow the same route, right? and, if you just want a safe job at google or apple, you'll get one, for as long you know the computer science basics and show some real dedication. some smaller companies hire coders without formal education for even more money than most google engineer will ever make, though most coders do not like to talk about it.

@@misterbeach8826 there are exceptions everywhere, the video and also my answer is not ultimatum, like everything in life there are always execeptions(even in programming haha, bad joke), anyway being a prodigy or being on a good country because this influence a lot the age of when you are going to start. And for normal jobs, it's not even hard, but I understand you, I started at 19 and because I felt that I was behind, I worked/learned twice as the ones around me just to get close to them, and I succeed, now I'm trying to open my own business too.

THIS! I cannot stress this enough.

Should I learn html css or html 5 and css 3 ? Or both !

So encouraging. Thank you

Awesome!

Hhhhn.... I'm so intimidated as a complete newbie.. Im scared..

I'm in an industrial role for the past 18 years. Now in my mid-30s, I want to change up careers. Your comment gives me hope.

I needed this.

Just ordered my laptop. What should I start with, python or js?

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@@user-kk3ij6ge8o python. How's the progress going???

This few lines made my day. Best wishes

Must have been some project lol.

@@hammerofolympia3716 it was an inventory system for my father's store. They still use it till now. What matters is to put a project together just to show you know how to code.

@@Brmajor82 I'm barely at basic javascript atm so maybe in about 6 months I will have made some projects lol.

@@hammerofolympia3716 we all start somewhere, no worries!

@@Brmajor82 congrats on making it anyway, I'm sure I will get there

I'm 73, taught myself assembly for the HC11 in 1989, then designed the J&S SafeGuard, released in 1991. It detects engine knock, then retards only the knocking cylinders. Includes a rev limiter and a few other functions. The "user interface" is knobs and switches. It really needs to be "laptop programmable". I've tried to learn C using online tutorials but I can't relate it to a uP. I think in assembly. Any ideas that can help me? Thanks in advance. JohnP PS, I posted a video on my channel showing an inductive multispark ignition. It's just code I added code to the existing SafeGuard software.

@@jselectronics8215 C is a close language to assembler. Stay away from C++ to begin with, you can do almost everything in C that C++ can do anyway.

your not the normal company.

@@SerBallister why stay away from c++ to begin?

@@Pmc07AyeUrDa Memory allocation and deallocation makes C++ quite unwieldy for a beginner.

Cornwallipedia good luck mate I’m 45 self teaching myself as well

You can definitely can do this! Just keep at it! All you need is passion for it!

I'm returning. I started back in the Apple //e days doing Applesoft Basic and Assembly, and have gone through C++, Java and more. Now, I'm updating to modern languages and frameworks. Remember, those of us who started in the 80s and earlier got the ball rolling in the first place.

Thanks for sharing this. I'm an older coding student and this encouragement is helpful.

I'm learning Java and SQL at 52 and it's totally supported by my employer. 😊

Wow. . really nice to hear this . .hope I can do the same ...

Bro, you inspired me

You got this believe in yourself and you’ll achieve your goals

Try my man, and you will achieve it!

Its not disability its just called learning how to code. :)

Respect, my daughter has a learning disability, so I have some idea of your challenges. All the best.

@@robogamer1921 I'm a girl lol

Hello there....what Bootcamp did you attend?

Did you already have any kind of STEM background/degree?

Vince hope you well.Bro when you say zero tech experience ,please elaborate .thnx . I would appreciate some advice.

Kidron Reddy Thx! Same to you!! I have been a route delivery person most of my life. I have a computer, but never knew anything apart from cruising the internet. So, when I say zero tech experience I mean in my personal, educational and vocational life I have never done anything with computers or the like. Manual labor at work and looking at Facebook online Lol.

@@VinceOblakII awesome ,heres my email address if its okay lets chat via mail. kidronreddy2018@gmail.com. Thnx

now whats your job brother?? I have same feeling and i am 23 years old now and i am learning php.

25 here

25 here and feeling the same, I find it hard to learn new concepts and trying to learn web dev actually kicekd my ass ( Fuck CSS) Im self pace learning Python right now. It's hard to stay motivated sometimes.

@@michelestaffiere7422 Just thought I’d update my previous status in saying I’ve been working as a Junior Full Stack Developer for nearly a year now. It’s absolutely possible. It may seem unreachable and difficult at times, but you’ve got this and you’ll get there provided you put the time in. Also yup, CSS can be such a pain 🤣🤦🏻‍♂️

​@@michelestaffiere7422 Find your why

Good luck! You can do it!

I'm right there with you. Turning 34 soon, working full time job and have two toddlers of my own. Im learning coding online and going back to school for BS in IT. From one busy dad to another, keep grinding, you got this!

Same boat bro+finishing electrical engineering...:) Rock on! We will get there!

I'm right there with you too! I'm 38 with a full time job and learning C# programming for game development.

same here, got a 3yo and 35 this year

Wow.. awesome, where it is.

Cheers Josh!

I’m 37 Josh and in the same boat as you. Good to see others in my age group doing the same transition I am! Good luck to you man!

Im 37 and just started my 1st semester...i had that feeling until I found channels like this; also there are two people older than me in class

Good luck to you older fellas!

Remember to play to your strengths, oftentimes in interviews the ability to code is critical but your life experience can be VERY valuable to their team. Sell your age as an advantage!

Exactly :-)

I think that"s great for them, I am curious in that were they able to seek employment relatively easy?

@@hectorromero8730 The short answer is yes (in all but one case). Most were changes in career trajectory and a couple were developing (pardon the pun) skills to enhance the roles they were already in. One guy I know is doing freelance contract work too.

It is one thing to learn it, a complete other thing to get a job. Then you are over 40 it starts to get difficult to get a job at all. After 50 real difficult. And for someone who has changed filed after 50 is, of course, even more difficult. Learning code is the easy part. Get a software job much, much harder.

SuperAnatolli As someone who had a career spanning 2 decades before I learned to code and has been a hiring manager, I can say it really depends on portfolio and attitude.

👏👏👏👏👏👏 Nuff said. Respect 😊

Thumbs up for choosing Java.

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Angel JMP, are you employed now? 46 here

What was key for you on this processes..thanks for the comment

0i0l0o can you please mentor me?

@@anusritadeysarkar6278 yeah, sure. why not :) but only if you really wanna work.

0i0l0o yes, I really wanna work for sure, and that too as a front end developer! but I don’t understand coding... please guide me...

@@anusritadeysarkar6278 we will see what we can do. I am working as backend developer in the industry (c#). But maybe we can think about front end learning strategy. Let me think.

0i0l0o Sure... thank u so much... please let me know if anything comes up!

Best of luck👍👍👍

@Ali Khan boooaaaa, if u don't

Papa Jose not in Germany

Sir, does it take you 4 years to finish CS degree? How are you able to go to classes for cs while you are also a teacher in school ?

Congrats I’m a 38 year old teacher as well considering this change

@Ali Khan Why does he have to prove anything to you? Can you not just trust its correct?

@Ali Khan How do you know and, as I said, why does he need to prove anything? Why do you feel the need to scrutinize a reply to a question you never asked?

@Ali Khan I never questioned that. I asked why, you felt it neccessary to demand proof from someone for a question you never asked. Why are you unable to process or answer that? What gives you the right to ask him anything?

@Ali Khan Lol why would he make that up?

Thanks for this his.. I feel hopeful😢

Michael Angelos 💪🏾🤙🏾 sounds like your just getting started and growing. Let’s me know I have a long career in this field thanks!!

Great Michael, kudos

Great

58 studying machine learning :-) only time you cannot learn is when your dead

Blockchain is hot, hot, hot right now... good move.

Thanks Mario!

Same here

Thanks Delayne!

Stevo was right 👍

But steve didn't learn to code that's why he is smart

Hi Min Kim , congrats . I would like to speak with you regarding aws Please . kidron reddy2018@gmail.com thnx in advance

Very inspirational! I have started this year.

Can you share your experience with us how you learnt and which books you read and which programming languages you chose and how you got the job.

Never too old - all about mindset, I am starting over at 38 after 15+ years as a manufacturing engineer / project manager and I find having started later I find I have much more focus, clarity of purpose and sense of value on my times' use that I probably wouldn't had had say 5 or even 10 years ago.

Got my first software dev job at 43. Been doing this for 7 years and plan on working in this field for another 20. You're never too old!

Sir, are you doing cs degree for 4 years?

@@semihozturk9665 Yes

@@Gidono how are you able to go to classes while working same time? Asking cause im thinking to take a bachelor again, and trying to see how you find a solution with that

So glad to hear Shaun! Congrats on the career change!

@@AndySterkowitz Cheers Andy. Keep up the great video's buddy.

Congrats!

Any proof please?

@Kingdom Cre8tive you can do it for only 9 months actually 9 months is too long learning to program on backend. shortest possible learning span is to 2- 3 months if you are programming everyday 4-6 hours. i studied javascript for only 2 weeks and the remaining months i dabbled on 2 programming challenges a day, data structure and algorithm, design patterns and node.js

43 is young ! you can do it!

I agree!

Belief System is everything.

الله يشفيك

Brian G same here. DevExpress XAF

how did it go?

Same here