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How I'd Learn Web Development (If I Could Start Over)

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Dylan Cole

Dylan Cole

Жыл бұрын

In my opinion, people try to bait you on the internet by getting you to think or do certain things that'll "help" you bypass the process of learning web development. The truth is, the process never ends. Learning web dev/coding is a lifelong journey.
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@ReallyGoodBadBoy
@ReallyGoodBadBoy 6 ай бұрын
The biggest game changer for me was finding a friend to code with. I lucked out and found someone that enjoys programming, and we hang out and code for fun. He also has been programming for a decade and is a full stack savant. The best part is I code all the time because it is enjoyable, and I’ve built a great friendship for life.
@introx_ex
@introx_ex 6 ай бұрын
Bro tell me your ig
@johnvari3231
@johnvari3231 5 ай бұрын
Where does one meet a coding friend? lol
@justarandomstruggler
@justarandomstruggler 5 ай бұрын
​@@johnvari3231Uni
@Blobbish
@Blobbish 4 ай бұрын
@@johnvari3231 Lets code
@funwithmehvish
@funwithmehvish 4 ай бұрын
I am in searching of one...
@hllymchll
@hllymchll Ай бұрын
as a web developer with over 8 years of experience who has been a stay at home mom for two years and hasnt worked my coding muscles in a while.... this guy is right. in every way. do what he says and you'll succeed
@bryan-c4x
@bryan-c4x 25 күн бұрын
Please I've always wanted to learn coding but I need someone to put me through please I need you assistance
@OkayRR.
@OkayRR. 15 күн бұрын
@@bryan-c4xif ya not passionate about tech then don’t pursue it pal
@zombiechris4813
@zombiechris4813 12 күн бұрын
@@bryan-c4xfreecodecamp or boot dev just start and work your way through the lessons
@wchorski
@wchorski Жыл бұрын
For those who keep hearing "build something unique", here is another way to look at it. Build as if you were running your own business. Example, I work with a lot of Wedding DJs & Photographers that still create/edit planners via Spreadsheets. So I took that idea and made it into a more customizable online form.
@dylancole_314
@dylancole_314 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think that's an awesome approach. Look at problems in your own life and try to solve them. That doesn't mean you need to reinvent the wheel though. So to your point, creating a form is simple and solves the problem. I posted the below video in a different comment, but for visibility for other viewers who may read this thread, I suggest watching the below video, Pieter Levels. It's helped me formulate and deliver project/business ideas with a simple, no BS approach: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bNiVf7qXq7TJomQ.html
@iorekby
@iorekby 10 ай бұрын
Great idea. Another idea I like is use it to take your non-techie real world interests or hobbies and turn that in to a project. For example, someone I was mentoring was a big boxing fan. We were talking about how Heavyweight boxers today were so much bigger than previous generations. I said "how much bigger exactly?" and he didn't know, So, I. suggested using Boxrec's APIs to pull down fighter data and show height trend increases over time. Turned in to a pretty cool project where he learned a lot.
@fuzzywuzzy0549
@fuzzywuzzy0549 9 ай бұрын
@@iorekby Francis won the fight
@humann5682
@humann5682 9 ай бұрын
​@fuzzywuzzy0549 Think you missed the point here 😂😂 maybe go over to IFL comment section
@KoltPenny
@KoltPenny 9 ай бұрын
True 99% of the money made in dev is what we called in univesity: "create, delete and alter data" systems.
@si4v45h
@si4v45h 11 ай бұрын
You're more honest than 80% of tech youtubers giving us advices
@mickling
@mickling 3 ай бұрын
Starting freecodecamp today will edit this comment to update my progress May 24, 2024 - Finished the Responsive Web Design course! Currently in the JavaScript course starting the 2nd certification project which is a decimal to roman numeral converter.
@user-nq3zl7ry4g
@user-nq3zl7ry4g 2 ай бұрын
؟؟
@petrupasniciuc6138
@petrupasniciuc6138 2 ай бұрын
Real
@powerfultrading4ever
@powerfultrading4ever 2 ай бұрын
Still waiting
@mickling
@mickling 2 ай бұрын
updated! thanks for the support y'all lately the course has been pretty boring for me but these comments motivated me
@ahmedsaeedbj
@ahmedsaeedbj 2 ай бұрын
how is it going so far?
@MrMaboto
@MrMaboto Жыл бұрын
Learn how to learn is not a bold take. It might just be one of the most underrated statements. Thank you for the tips
@kubanaid5960
@kubanaid5960 2 ай бұрын
Do t get it
@vansh9857
@vansh9857 Жыл бұрын
I completely agree on not to learn CS50 I initially started with html and css but gave up because of distractions then I started learning JAVA learnt the language started learning DSA and learning DSA I realized I am just solving problems on leetcode and it's not taking my anywhere bulding real world applications so I paused on DSA and now I have learnt HTML CSS and JS because this can get you a job.
@helloworld2054
@helloworld2054 Жыл бұрын
I'm in the same phase, started DSA with C++ but haven't made any projects so I feel like I don't know anything
@OriginLegacy
@OriginLegacy 11 ай бұрын
I’ve started on CS50 and it’s very informative but I can imagine it’s very different to HTML and Java so I’m going to focus on free code cap for the next couple of weeks and see how much I progress.
@lifefact8398
@lifefact8398 11 ай бұрын
@@helloworld2054 I did the same language but till OOP, then in summer vacation I started web development. I learnt Htlm, CSS and Java-script. Now I am learning react. Js
@iorekby
@iorekby 10 ай бұрын
While I'm not self taught, I do review these resources because friends ask me occasionally about them . CS50 is amazing because it does teach you important things, but it is a little bit of a time sink. You could could cut it in half and have a more web focused version which might help a lot of people starting out. The big 3 you mentioned are foundational for getting frontend work, but once you get comfortable using JS learning something like React is pretty important too. You are also correct about Leetcode. Some tech companies now are rethinking their technical rounds of interviews, because they realize asking a person about an algorithm they will never use in the job isn't that helpful. Plus they are increasingly aware there's professional tools for gaming techincal rounds, so it makes the status quo rounds somewhat redundant. Working on projects once you have some fundamentals down is a good path. How do you know this? Well, if you can write basic webpage with some interactivity without referring to online, generative AI for code or online resources, you're in a reasonably solid position to start.
@idrisahmed2659
@idrisahmed2659 9 ай бұрын
Bro lol im on the exact same path and nkw back to front end dev and js after wasting much time with java and dsa .....
@juancarlosgutierrez286
@juancarlosgutierrez286 11 ай бұрын
Great video!!! Quick tip from a hobbyist programmer transitioning to becoming a full stack developer: Take a day or two before you learn JS to learn how to write psuedo-code. It helps a lot to be able to disconnect the syntax from the logic of if statements, for loops, switch case statement, inheritance, ect. Makes it so you can flesh out what you want your program to actually do, then you get into the nitty gritty googling of how to actually make it work as you intend. It Also helps when you go from one language to another because you're not reliant on the language itself but the language is just a means to accomplish your logic. I learned this WAY too late
@Adelade500
@Adelade500 9 ай бұрын
@juancarlosgutierrez286 I am an accountant who wants to diverge into tech. A novice who desires to become a full stack developer. Will you please be my mentor and help me to grow like you?
@Supmydawg81
@Supmydawg81 4 ай бұрын
honestly thanks for your being so upfront I hate watching those dang click bait videos that tell you I became a web developer in 3 months. This really motaved me to keep going on my learning journey.
@JLKDOOM
@JLKDOOM 4 ай бұрын
Same here buddy, good luck to us!
@pipam1061
@pipam1061 10 ай бұрын
I love how straight to the point this is
@shakthi05
@shakthi05 11 ай бұрын
I love this video! I'm 17 and started truly learning web development like 4 months ago and still learning. I already completed the freecodecamp web design course in around four weeks and built some small projects. Currently, learning javascript with some videos and I'm building projects. (I love making clones and e-commerce sites btw!) Thank you so much for this, you made me realize that my progress (I had a little imposter syndrome) and made me love web development even more!!! ❤
@Mathiu007
@Mathiu007 11 ай бұрын
After 4 months have you applied for any job and if not do you think you are ready to start working??
@shakthi05
@shakthi05 11 ай бұрын
@@Mathiu007 I'm thinking of completing my Javascript and start learning relevant frameworks. I'm a freshman at college now, so nope not ready to start working at all.
@mindo848
@mindo848 11 ай бұрын
i’m doing the same thing as you at 17 and wishing you the best of luck!
@shakthi05
@shakthi05 11 ай бұрын
@@mindo848 thank you so much and wish you the best in your life!
@_Dailymeme
@_Dailymeme 11 ай бұрын
same bros I'm 17 too and Im currently studying js
@oneshawnsay
@oneshawnsay Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video. I've searching around for weeks trying to decide which boot camp to spend money on. You probably just saved me a couple of thousand dollars.
@nayaramello9
@nayaramello9 4 ай бұрын
Guess the best investment you can make is of your time and commitment. Building a nice portfolio pays off much much more than a certificate. There are nice cheap/free ways of getting this knowledge out there… His tip is a great one btw.
@Dekn33s
@Dekn33s 3 ай бұрын
He's right about all of this. I learned this way in 2020 and then built in Java and made video games in greenfoot. If you have ever used tumblr and customized your themes, check at the backend HTML that you customize and you can see what each part is doing. A great way to see how your changes affect the site in real time and what happens if you break something. Low risk, high reward; copy the orginal code in your clipboard and onto a computer stickypad/note so you can fix it and start over again/problem solve to see where you messed up.
@phoenixhelicase98
@phoenixhelicase98 11 ай бұрын
I love your no b.s. realistic approach (almost). :) I think the hardest part is GETTING STARTED and be PERSISTENT
@Troncoso01
@Troncoso01 Жыл бұрын
Do *not* worry about building something unique for your first project. That is bad advice. Doing a whole project right after learning some code is going to overwhelm you as it is. Trying to come up with something different/unique is just more mental overload. Honestly, you should just follow a complete app tutorial that builds some clone of some product you use. You have the advantage of understanding what you are building (hugely important) and you have plenty of reference material to help you out. You get an understanding of how to start a project, how to structure it, and you still feel accomplished when you finish it and it works. From there, you can add your own theme/features to it to make it your own.
@dylancole_314
@dylancole_314 Жыл бұрын
I think you bring up a valid point. There are advantages to building something that someone else has built, many of which you've listed. From my experience though, we build these clone projects so much already while we're in "Tutorial Land"... So the point that I'm trying to convey in the video is that when you've finished these tutorials, take it upon yourself to finally create a unique project for your resume using the skills you've learned from the tutorials and courses you've completed. Sure, it can be overwhelming, but that's one of the challenges of doing a whole big project right after learning new and unfamiliar concepts. Being overwhelmed is one of the challenges when you start your first coding job. And so on. There are many points throughout the journey where we experience mental overload. It's inevitable. Appreciate your input. That's just my $0.02.
@BusinessWolf1
@BusinessWolf1 Жыл бұрын
there's a difference between learning projects and learning consolidation projects that will go on the portfolio
@DestinationJapan95
@DestinationJapan95 9 ай бұрын
@Troncoso01 You’ve exposed yourself as a wage slave non-entrepreneurial normie. Poor guy. Ideation isn’t hard, business and making profits isn’t hard. Just takes work
@rish9422
@rish9422 7 ай бұрын
following a tutorial usually just means that you're just copying an example with minor tweaks done here and there imo
@mauricekamara
@mauricekamara 5 ай бұрын
​@@dylancole_314please can I have your IG sir 🙏
@WillWillWill
@WillWillWill 11 ай бұрын
Solid advice. There are no shortcuts, gotta put the time and effort in. The challenging thing is keeping up with the pace of change in the web development space these days. New shiny projects are around every corner. I think a good follow-up topic would be how to stay current, and how to decide which niches to delve into.
@iorekby
@iorekby 10 ай бұрын
Ironically I'd say something like CS50 is exactly the type of thing people should do to stay relevant. Foundational knowledge of computing allows people to assimilate new skills faster and pivot much better. I've seen bootcamp kids who learnt frontend quit or almost quit as their team changed in to doing backend dev. They simply struggled to learn it quickly, and in tech industry to have to learn quickly.
@kiroshi7364
@kiroshi7364 11 ай бұрын
The idea of making a website with vanilla js and then using a framework is a really good idea. Thank you for that
@CodingwithNephi-c6r
@CodingwithNephi-c6r 18 күн бұрын
Learning React was a game changer for me. It's important to know the basics first. I had years of experience before I picked up React. But if you have a solid foundation of JavaScript and CSS, I strongly recommend learning a framework.
@some_antics
@some_antics 3 ай бұрын
I spent 11K on a 3-month web development boot camp in 2019. For me, it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I thrive with external motivators i.e deadlines, the class schedule, etc. But college was a huge slog for me, and it was hard to care about the generals. I'm also quite introverted, so the fact that it forced me to interact with other students helped a lot too. It kept me on track in a way that I would not have been able to do for myself at the time. It's not for everyone, but coding boot camps can be helpful for some. Just as an extra bit of info, I got a job after actively applying for almost a year after the boot camp ended.
@yppahpeek
@yppahpeek 8 ай бұрын
I actually loved doing CS50. It gave me the confidence to do all the other learning you mention. Still need to tackle JS though as I've focused on Python too much
@ervczek
@ervczek 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video, it will definitely be a huge help for me. I am so sick and tired of all these people trying to force me to buy their course, what a shame that being honest and authentic is so rare these days. Of course, I don't necessarily oppose people capitalizing on a course they have been working so hard to make - just the idea of sneakily giving you free stuff and advice and then saying that it all goes to waste if you don't take their course and that's the best and only option
@SNAKEx197
@SNAKEx197 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. It’s a huge breath of fresh air. Feels like I’m going on the right path. Definitely agree with doing a project in the vanilla language of choice than straight hopping into a framework/library.
@goodness776
@goodness776 10 ай бұрын
This the most sincere and true advice on Web Dev I have come across in YT. Thank you !
@adam-nw5cn
@adam-nw5cn 11 ай бұрын
As a CS graduate, I fully agree with what you said, especially these 2: - you don't need a bootcamp or a degree.... (i didn't know any better :P) - and never underestimate the basics! master it! even if it takes you countless tries!
@iorekby
@iorekby 10 ай бұрын
I feel like a good CS degree *gives you the basics* though, so Point 1 kinda contradicts Point 2. Let me put it this way: No one has ever been a lesser developer because they did a CS degree at a decent school. No one has ever been turned down for a post in tech because they have a CS degree. I'm not saying go to an expensive university to get it, but this en vogue thing of dumping on university bewilders me a little. It's still incredibly beneficial if you find a good program.
@adam-nw5cn
@adam-nw5cn 10 ай бұрын
@@iorekby that's fair
@ivanalvarado3646
@ivanalvarado3646 7 ай бұрын
As a self-taught dev, I do think if you can get a degree you should go after it. A recruiter will look at two potential developers for a junior position; one with a degree and one without. Most of the time, they're going after the guy with the degree. Now it's not impossible to get hired as a self-taught and ultimately networking is the key to getting hired, but you shouldn't dismiss the value of a degree when starting out. Though the degree does become basically meaningless once you have experience in the field.
@G8KPR
@G8KPR 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for being real about this. The internet is full of BS, giving people unrealistic expectations on how this learning journey is supposed to be.
@kristineej3679
@kristineej3679 22 сағат бұрын
Awesome video and awesome advice. Coming from someone about to graduate with a IT major and computer programming minor who still feels as if this man's approach is more advantageous
@butchdean
@butchdean 11 ай бұрын
Your advice is very specific to web development. I’m 17 years systems programming and cannot recommend getting a CS degree highly enough, but for web dev where you don’t need the CS theory I’d give you that.
@c4me540
@c4me540 10 ай бұрын
True, I see web dev as the entry level to software development
@alexjohnson6064
@alexjohnson6064 9 ай бұрын
Yeah bro title of the video is literally web development
@butchdean
@butchdean 9 ай бұрын
But it diverges to generally being outside web dev too… bro
@AdrianTregoning
@AdrianTregoning 9 ай бұрын
I already did Harvard's CS50 course last year. I don't readily recommend it to beginners as some of the problem sets would discourage rather than encourage most people. It's swift and tough. I'm 41 with a degree in mechanical engineering and have been studying Java for quite some time. For my final project I made an Android app written in Java. I learnt the most doing that, and struggled. Such a simple app, but not that trivial to do. But that's how one learns. The best advice: don't change careers in your 40's, although it is 100% possible. Great content. Subscribed already. Have a super day.
@boknows8376
@boknows8376 6 ай бұрын
Ha trying to change careers at soon to be 40 this summer lol
@AdrianTregoning
@AdrianTregoning 6 ай бұрын
@@boknows8376 do it! I am still at the grind stone. Few more months and I should be able to turn a few dollars. Keep going. You can do it.
@andr3ignacio
@andr3ignacio 10 ай бұрын
I did a bootcamp in 2021 and found a job right away, like even before finishing it already had the offer, now I have 3 years of experience and working remote all over Europe. Best choice of my life.
@hashanbasnayake4665
@hashanbasnayake4665 10 ай бұрын
What was the bootcamp you’ve enrolled?
@andr3ignacio
@andr3ignacio 9 ай бұрын
@@hashanbasnayake4665 wouldnt help you, I did it in madrid, where i live
@harrythebookworm
@harrythebookworm 3 ай бұрын
Which bootcamp do you do?
@YoRHaNazrin
@YoRHaNazrin 2 ай бұрын
please tell us the bootcamp!
@thourrianmalanda3939
@thourrianmalanda3939 8 күн бұрын
Thank you for being honest to your viewers. It doesn't make sense to become a coding master in such a short time. It's so much pressure.
@keanln4298
@keanln4298 11 ай бұрын
Glad I found your video. I was searching for a straightforward video on how to learn some coding. Thanks for the tips!
@williamguru
@williamguru Күн бұрын
Finally, someone who calls out the "learning hacks" BS.
@jonathanjohnson2785
@jonathanjohnson2785 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I agree, no programmer is created in 3 months. All the best. Subscriber++
@ebehchristopher
@ebehchristopher Күн бұрын
Exactly what i said in my own video, be Resourceful and you'll succeed
@ClarkKendallFernandez
@ClarkKendallFernandez 18 күн бұрын
Hi, I am a graduate of a programming course in college and its been awhile since I actually did some programming myself. I'm looking forward to relearning stuff and practice to actually become better at it and hoping to find a job around it or something. I have watched a few videos regarding on "How to learn programming" and so far this is the most sincere yet on point and literally no BS included compared to what I'm seeing most of the time in these kinds of videos. Will definitely watch most of your stuff as my starting point for beginning my journey again in learning programming. I know that your contents would definitely help alot of people just like me, whether an experienced programmer, and specially new ones that would like to start in the field of programming, would definitely learn something from your videos. Thank you so much and keep up your great work.
@gnzlplcs
@gnzlplcs 6 ай бұрын
the most honest and cheering video I've seen for a long while! 🎉
@iambloodymary
@iambloodymary 9 ай бұрын
So glad to come across someone who champions learning the basics before any framework! Lots of people today are so big on frameworks (or even no-code), forgetting that everything starts with the fundamentals.
@user-qu3wf1zz7y
@user-qu3wf1zz7y 9 ай бұрын
How will people be able to cope with the framework if they don't have good foundation of the basics? Is that even possible to just jump to framework without the relevant basics?
@abrahamsimonramirez2933
@abrahamsimonramirez2933 9 ай бұрын
Everything I built, I avoid just importing pre-made classes and method that have been coded by other people, I see a lot of that on KZfaq and they call themselves senior devs 😂. I enjoy and learn more by creating own custom logic. A different story is about small code snippets that we all find while researching for a project and adapt it or completely change the approach but take inspiration from. Also no need to over-engineer small components.
@jodyholt8824
@jodyholt8824 Ай бұрын
I've decently progressed in my coding journey by now but, however I believe this video was a great wake up call for anyone who thinks they can be a master at coding immediately. Its hard, if it was easy we'd see everyone with VS code and git on their computers with many projects under their belt. If you can't handle the challenge, don't start the journey. It's that simple. Thanks for the great video Dylan! definitely subscribing.
@datsusaragaijin
@datsusaragaijin 14 күн бұрын
You are a hero for speaking the truth.
@Maro-ul6pg
@Maro-ul6pg Күн бұрын
Amazing video. Thanks so much, I really like that it's straight to the point!
@VaurionX
@VaurionX 8 ай бұрын
This is great advice. I wish everyone starting would watch this and take it to heart. The KZfaq algorithm seems to push these other clickbait videos that lead new programmers astray. CS50 is really just to get people interested in programming, it doesn't really teach you what you need to actually program. Keep up the good content!
@taleofsummer
@taleofsummer 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this. I've been stuck in my head trying to plan out what I should learn even though I've started FCC. Now I have a clearer vision of what I should do! thank you
@LifeThug666
@LifeThug666 9 ай бұрын
This man is real. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on starting the Coding journey.
@nailbouabdellah
@nailbouabdellah Ай бұрын
thx mate , really appreciate u , I'll follow ur advice and implement it in real life
@phantomvfxx
@phantomvfxx 7 ай бұрын
As a programmer myself, I absolutely agree with what you are saying! To be honest, I'm only 12 and I learned python, HTML and SQL. Got 2 to 3 years of experience and I still regard myself as an amateur or even lower than that. If I had to start over again, I would follow the same steps that you mentioned in this video.
@adan1221
@adan1221 7 ай бұрын
I mean.. I'm not saying you are lying but learning py HTML an SQL at 9 years of age sounds kinda bs
@phantomvfxx
@phantomvfxx 7 ай бұрын
@@adan1221 I know it sounds bs but im not joking. my dad taught me it!
@davidjamesshaver
@davidjamesshaver 6 ай бұрын
@@phantomvfxx Good for you and you must have a great dad, Apex :)
@phantomvfxx
@phantomvfxx 6 ай бұрын
😁@@davidjamesshaver
@asus12351
@asus12351 11 ай бұрын
Very good advise. It's like carpentry. If you can't handle a hand saw you won't appreciate a circular saw.
@MsSandyblair
@MsSandyblair 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this information. I started learning web design when I was in my 30's, then ended up having a medical accident, and had to stop studying. My sickness set me back 20 years, and now, I'm going to start learning it again, the world has changed since then, everything is now online, so I know one day I will be able to do this as a job and be able to work from home(because I still get sick, and can't always leave my home) so again thank you for this info, I think it will help me greatly.
@1i1b00ki3
@1i1b00ki3 6 ай бұрын
HIi, Bookie here. This video was very reassuring to someone like me who feels like they have something to prove to themselves, but just doesn't have the money nor age to compete. I don't know where life is going to take me, but now I have a rough understanding of where I want to go with my life. I believe this could be a good start to my journey. Thank you and I'll come back to this video when I finally get there.
@user-cs6yd3po7y
@user-cs6yd3po7y 11 ай бұрын
Making a doc for a friend on hoiw to start with web dev and included your vid in it. Im an experienced dev now and what you are suggesting is pretty much an overview of what I included in that doc. Everything is spot on and very valuable info for somebody who is just starting. 👍
@thuhuong8172
@thuhuong8172 3 ай бұрын
Would you be so kind as to share that doc for me too 🥹🙏
@Goosta_
@Goosta_ 16 күн бұрын
I would be interested in this doc as well
@user-cs6yd3po7y
@user-cs6yd3po7y 10 күн бұрын
Sorry, i just noticed those comments. Dont really use that account. Its just some very basic advice that I cooked up in half an hour so please don't be too harsh. docs.google.com/document/d/1pkeddzVl7st4bMSOzvz2i9GVzE2VGVPHLO-f4Em9lEs/edit
@user-cs6yd3po7y
@user-cs6yd3po7y 10 күн бұрын
Tried to share it but youtube doesnt seem to like links. Not entirely sure how to share it with you.
@user-gw3tu4jx9c
@user-gw3tu4jx9c 4 ай бұрын
Oh, God! I love content creators who don't make clickbait content. You are the one, bro. I can definitely tell that you are a real professional guy who admires being true to himself. Starting the right way without shortcuts aiming to get more likes and views really pays off in the end. Keep going, my man. One more thing, I strongly recommend any course by Mosh Hamedani.
@TimEasterling
@TimEasterling 4 ай бұрын
I applaud you for being real. It was never my goal to become a developer--I just knew that there had to be a better way of doing this or that. So I googled the crap out of it and found a better way. Then I said to myself, if I can figure this out, I bet I can figure that out too. Do that enough times, and presto, you're a developer. I was hired as a reporting analyst. Now I do automation. Not a damn bit of what I learned was through "hacking"; it was just good old fashioned grinding. I wanted to learn, so I spent the time to find resources that could teach me, and I put in the time learning and applying it. If you're an old dog looking for new tricks, I didn't start this journey until I was 35. You've still got plenty of fight left in you. Not only can you do it, but the maturity and experience that you bring to the table will make it infinitely easier for you than the young pups who are still trying to learn how to function as an adult. Go get what you want. You CAN do it.
@eternalrinx
@eternalrinx 23 күн бұрын
I’m a sophomore in college, haven’t taken any software engineering classes yet but I’ve been locked in on Codecademy and learned Python in 4 months, thank you for your advice in your videos
@eanerickson1968
@eanerickson1968 5 ай бұрын
This is pretty much what I did. The thing that helped me the most to cement what I learned was building a web app in vanilla code. It helped me to be resourceful and how the frameworks actually use the vanilla code. I'd highly recommend doing this like he had suggested.
@martijnlanghorst2789
@martijnlanghorst2789 Жыл бұрын
To the point, honest and free tips. Really good video. Thank you Dylan!
@willmartin1748
@willmartin1748 4 ай бұрын
honestly this was better than most of the influencer coder video I've seen. It's good advice to build out a site in vanilla JS and then redo it in a framework.
@anasamer7223
@anasamer7223 11 ай бұрын
CS50 might not be a good choice if you don't want to become anything more than a frontend developer. But if you're hoping to learn backend to become a fullstack developer, or hoping to move up the ladder to be a DevOps engineer or a tech lead, etc, then you really should take CS50 because it's going to introduce you to a lot of topics that you may take forever to know on your own. Besides, it really builds your problem-solving skills gradually, although some of the psets are indeed too difficult for beginners.
@iorekby
@iorekby 10 ай бұрын
This. I've worked in tech for nearly 2 decades and *tech changes constantly* . Imagine if WASM takes off, and suddenly web dev totally changes. How are you going to keep up or pivot if you never learned how computers work? Its much harder to change if you just learnt a stack in a shallow way. The people I've seen pivot best as new techstacks and ways of working emerge are peope with *strong foundational knowledge of computing*
@rubberroast1598
@rubberroast1598 10 ай бұрын
How long did it take you to finish CS50? And truly absorb it all.
@anasamer7223
@anasamer7223 10 ай бұрын
@@rubberroast1598 About 3 months. But you really shouldn't worry about the time you take to finish a course or learn anything related to programming. We all have different backgrounds. I've programmed for about 4 months prior to cs50, so some of of the psets weren't that hard for me. I'm also working a full-time job, so I'm only studying 2 hours per day. Everyone is different, so take your time and focus on learning as best as you can.
@mrzach728
@mrzach728 8 ай бұрын
Man, I am just a beginner and I'm loving it!
@dcbc21
@dcbc21 4 ай бұрын
THIS IS SO BASED!🙌 I have watched many many videos, but this is the one. Great job. This is honest.
@obentheodore9037
@obentheodore9037 4 ай бұрын
You said it all. Not like others but real. The biggest project I did was clone netflix or websites. Now I have a wider view of what I can do
@bizudamarasengan
@bizudamarasengan 5 ай бұрын
Gray matter is primarily responsible for processing and interpreting information, while white matter transmits that information to other parts of the nervous system.
@iorekby
@iorekby 10 ай бұрын
I get the "don't go to a bootcamp or get a degree" option might work for some, but in reality most people fail doing self taught. Stackoverflow survey shows only a very small fraction of industry devs are self taught. Personally I think a reasonably priced CS or CE or SWE degree at a decent program is still incredibly valuable. Also if you do do a CS degree in an Liberal Arts school, take as many electives as possible in CS. I work in Europe and honestly European CS grads are just miles ahead of many US grads, because in Europe a CS degree literally means a CS degree: every single thing in your degree is 100% related to CS. You cannot pad it out with non-CS electives. Another benefit of a CS degree you didn't mention here is many universities have *very* strong industry connections and can directly help you get internships at tech companies. In Ireland for example 6-12 months of a CS degree can be spent in paid tech industry placement. That is incredibly valuable for landing a job.
@sirlindz
@sirlindz 6 ай бұрын
I’m glad I came across this video. It was straight and no bullshit which I like. You definitely made a new subscriber out of of me. Thank you!!!
@foreducation408
@foreducation408 2 күн бұрын
The best guide on the internet.
@Chicago2329
@Chicago2329 5 ай бұрын
Thank god your video came out on my timeline today! I was struggling what to do next and now I know. Thank you:)
@iraawtf
@iraawtf 11 ай бұрын
I’m 26, imma year out of active duty for the army, currently in the NG, 3 kids under 5, and married. A lot of the videos you see for this profession do not have tips for people with kids that are trying to get into this field and as someone who is actively pursuing this, YOU CAN DO IT!!!! Nothing is impossible ❤️🙏🏾
@teqwonnorman4928
@teqwonnorman4928 10 ай бұрын
I’m 27 got out of active duty in 2020, rooting for you man! P.S. Semper fi
@mr.muhamadyusup
@mr.muhamadyusup 10 ай бұрын
How are you doing now, Sir?
@marco7838
@marco7838 3 ай бұрын
Update?
@iraawtf
@iraawtf 3 ай бұрын
@@marco7838 lol dropped out, but as you can tell from my page I play cod. Joined a really big org, doing charity work and starting to set up and host actual LAN events. Ended up being a blessing at the end of the day but it just wasn’t for me. I was chasing the money. Didn’t really care for it. But it showed me that and now I’m doing what I love
@sheenamackenzie9888
@sheenamackenzie9888 3 ай бұрын
I love how you encouraging people to do things themselves !!!! Subscribed in 3 minutes of listening.
@bryan-c4x
@bryan-c4x 25 күн бұрын
Yes are you also into coding, I just need some to put me through and also some encouragement.
@renecotynotreraisanous5594
@renecotynotreraisanous5594 Ай бұрын
been given the same advices, learn how to learn. starting with a couple books, atomics habits and ultralearning. gonna make a plan on how to learn, and take your advices on how to start with the 2 courses and the project. Wish me luck ! thanks for your content !!
@simplerConsultant
@simplerConsultant 9 ай бұрын
The number one thing is having a mentor or people to collaborate with. School provides this so well. That's why I think it's better than going solo.
@AZyzk
@AZyzk 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I have been working as a QA automation for a long time, I know how to code a few things, but I feel like my knowledge is spotty and I need a lot of work. I'm on my journey to understand coding as whole and becoming a programmer. But going back to uni or get into a bootcamp is not really a thing. I value your advice and I think it's the best option for me now.
@OliverFoote
@OliverFoote 9 ай бұрын
But honestly. Love love love the advice here. I honestly feel like I got pretty far in web dev. Built vanilla projects, learned basic JS (not well though) then jumped to a framework and package managers and databases and it all spirals and becomes complicated. Then you get overwhelmed and have to take a step back, then you gotta try again, infinite number of rabbit holes. But by far the best way to learn is to actually try building something
@rawarg
@rawarg Ай бұрын
Yes yes and yes! Finally who speaks what actually he knows! I thank you as a fellow developer for not creating another BS content like others and staying true to both yourself and others!
@rasmusbjorklund6914
@rasmusbjorklund6914 6 ай бұрын
As a fellow developer myself, you captures everything that is needed to get into the whole world of programming. Everybody thinks that you need a collage degree to achive a job as a developer. But no, not at all. Some at my company is self taught and are some of the best developers we have. My opinion and experience is that a collage degree only solidifies your ability to learn, not how good of a programmer you are. So if you’re new to programming; welcome! And the key to becoming a good developer is just to but the time in, follow the tips in this video and find something YOU want to build. Not what everybody else says you have to build.
@dedmanraizd
@dedmanraizd 3 ай бұрын
Another thing to point out. Learn from different sources and people. A collection of resources will solidify and help clear up confusing concepts.
@ivanspasov9831
@ivanspasov9831 23 күн бұрын
Just started out thanks 🙏
@avbenji
@avbenji 11 ай бұрын
Someone who is straight forward.. Thank you Brother
@PythonArms
@PythonArms 5 ай бұрын
Its very rare that I actually see good related tech advice from people on youtube and/or the internet. Appreciate you bringing the good content. +1 subscriber.
@chelseathomas7965
@chelseathomas7965 Ай бұрын
Thank you!! This is exactly what i was hoping to find. And freakimg spot om advice about the degree thing, it definetly applies to some other things too, like photography. Really appreiate every bit of advice down to the personal projects and being self reliant and the reality that struggle and lots of time spent is inevitable. New follower here now :)
@donald-parker
@donald-parker 11 ай бұрын
Coding is a small part of becoming a software engineer. Being familiar with source code control, release management, planning tools, bug tracking/task management systems, testing approaches, documenting, .... And coding is very different from designing. Designing and architecting systems is a whole new level. I'm not saying your advice on learning coding is bad - its probably great. But I would not want to set the expectation that becoming a coding whiz is the end goal. Its more like the "table stakes skills for an entry level job".
@syd3124
@syd3124 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, after this vid, I'm subscribed. Please make more videos with the No-BS-Approach and break things down into simple steps for us newbs, especially those who are neurodivergent (I'm ADHD with a learning disability.) I see these vids all the time with Google certificates and now it's with coding and tech jobs. They make it seem like you do a BootCamp and youre going to be paid $200k per year at the end of the BootCamp and even the BootCamp sites themselves promise this with their ads and their policy's stating that 87% of students find jobs a couple weeks after graduating so at this point I don't know what to believe.
@Samar-rq5ti
@Samar-rq5ti Ай бұрын
Heyy man, very helpful, I started learning html and css 2 weeks ago, and finished a 6 hour course on youtube. Now I'm gonna start java script. Great advice!
@user-xs2fb8ss6t
@user-xs2fb8ss6t Жыл бұрын
bro you are legend, this truly no BS video
@rickyanthony
@rickyanthony 8 ай бұрын
Doesn't have to be unique projects but learning by necessity is awesome. If you need to build a website, or an app, you'll learn and it'll stick.
@EliasNafi
@EliasNafi 29 күн бұрын
Great video. Love the straight and practical answer!
@existentialism_01
@existentialism_01 6 ай бұрын
What an amazing and informative video ( which is very rare these days ) i accept that there are lot bs on youtube , especially in this tech era . The video itself is not stealing your time and it is very informative , thanks to dylan for this great video
@unsure4857
@unsure4857 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this video a lot! Just getting into the thought of learning to code. Going to search the channel for other videos now
@yasingunaydiin
@yasingunaydiin 2 ай бұрын
Literally THE video i'd make if i were years into the coding.
@indusmagnet
@indusmagnet 21 күн бұрын
Good video. I was looking for where to begin. A lot of info out there is overwhelming. This was clean and precise. Thanks for the links as well..
@ayanokouji-kun1083
@ayanokouji-kun1083 6 ай бұрын
Bootcamps or a degree is important because of the structure and degree like he said. It's understandable that not everyone can self study efficiently. If you're like me who is easily distracted and can't focus without a goal or a project/assignment you're working towards, bootcamps or something similar helps a lot.
@flameworkclerk
@flameworkclerk Ай бұрын
I just jumped into this. This is my first video. Let's goooo
@stee.bee69
@stee.bee69 Жыл бұрын
To be fair you might not need a cs degree but you’re going to need a bachelors of some kind to get past the HR system
@umbertotoraldo3133
@umbertotoraldo3133 16 күн бұрын
“Build something unique” means that there’s already a solution to one problem. Don’t try to copy that solution! If you want to improve it than go work for them! Or else, just find a new problem to which there’s not a solution already and build it!! You’re welcome
@LucasGuanes
@LucasGuanes 7 ай бұрын
I just love the no BS. There are no shortcuts guys, keep going we're in it for the long-run, not some short-term-make-100k-in-3-months type of shit
@Dougster123
@Dougster123 4 ай бұрын
Less than 2 minutes into your video and I'm saying "how refreshing" out loud and hitting the Like button. Cheers 🥂
@threasto
@threasto 2 ай бұрын
As a somewhat experienced programmer, and having taken CS50, I do agree with your point about CS50. However, CS50 truly shines for people that *have* programming experience, as taking it has completely rebuilt my understand of the code I'm actually writing, why/how things work the way they do, and overall improving my problem solving in programming. I wouldn't tell someone to not take CS50, period, but I would tell them to take it after they've learned to code.
@Lokiee007
@Lokiee007 8 ай бұрын
Best video on how to learn web development. I also learned during the covid times and currently working with a start up company. I have a Biology degree as I was working as a Marketing Rep in Pharma industry previously.
@GeronimoLeissler-dp3mb
@GeronimoLeissler-dp3mb 5 ай бұрын
Im learning web dev by myself and this was very helpful! Thank you.
@KreepyKyleen
@KreepyKyleen Ай бұрын
I'm just starting, I took a full time 4 month course and now I am an intern learning even more about html, Javascript, and css. I'm working on a music lesson website because I have degree in music and a second one in education. I live super secluded from the world so I can't have any in person meetups :( Open to meeting people in my space :)
@ashiacshelton
@ashiacshelton 4 ай бұрын
Honest and straightforward. I like it.
@thegrind9628
@thegrind9628 10 ай бұрын
As a software engineer working in a startup, I completely agree with this dude.
@arielp7582
@arielp7582 10 ай бұрын
No BS content in a compact 7 minute video. Subscribed
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