How I Went From ZERO to iOS Dev in 7 Months

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2017
  • I went from no programming experience to getting my first job as an iOS Developer in 7 months. In this video I explain specifically what I did to make that happen. I talk about the online courses I took as well as the developer bootcamp I attended. Many people wonder how to become an iOS Developer with no programming experience, if it's possible, and how long it takes. It is possible... and here's how I did it.
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Komentáře • 373

  • @seanallen
    @seanallen  Před 4 lety +14

    Watch Next - iOS Take Home Project - Job Interview Practice - Free Preview - czcams.com/video/MSIe2y6Fee8/video.html

    • @Speeding_faster
      @Speeding_faster Před 3 lety

      So why are you not making an IOS bootcamp without extending to 100 hours online??? Lots of Udemy instructors have. 50-60 hrs just focused on making an app with groundbreaking features, gps, etc. As long as the videos are clear and price reasonable ...imagine having 100,000 students sign up for $39 ....waiting

  • @young9534
    @young9534 Před 7 lety +52

    3:37 This is why bootcamps are nice. It is so hard to actually sit down and code for 8 hours, even if you have the time.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +11

      Agreed. It's a lot easier said than done!

    • @gcfhornet
      @gcfhornet Před 5 lety +2

      It's like pay to work.

    • @rabinrai5203
      @rabinrai5203 Před 2 lety

      @@e-guerrero how do u use Git?

  • @CandiceKhannaApps
    @CandiceKhannaApps Před 2 lety +4

    SO useful!! Thank you. I had such a similar path - even had the boot camp cancel on me 😓 but I kept persisting. And yes, we have a toddler at home. This is inspiring. I’m finishing my first three apps for the App Store now! (bug testing now)

  • @nickali4071
    @nickali4071 Před 3 lety +2

    Just starting off on the IOS Dev. Thank you for the honest testimonial. Good luck on your journey.

  • @Daniel-sz2lq
    @Daniel-sz2lq Před 7 lety +49

    When you hit that brick wall and it's just you, Stackoverflow and Apple docs

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +12

      Agreed! I lived on those sites... however, it is very nice to have someone be able to break it down an explain things to you.

  • @TheNappyboy40
    @TheNappyboy40 Před 6 lety +10

    I've been working in a startup for a couple of months now, and I've been intrigued with development and coding.. been taking some classes from codecamp and treehouse and have been overwhelmed with balancing between work and self-develolment. this was exactly the vid i needed to watch. can't wait to push myself further. thanks for this!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +1

      That's awesome to hear. Sounds like exactly what I went through.... Let me know if I can help if you make the transition.

  • @JhonGia
    @JhonGia Před 4 lety +11

    I’ve taken an iOS course in school, and now taking the boot camp on Udemy for iOS. I’m half way through the course, and I would love to get a job as an iOS developer once I know enough.

  • @Xaxxus
    @Xaxxus Před 5 lety +1

    This is actually pretty inspiring to me as I suck at technical interviews (mainly the data structure and algorithm questions).
    I never got a comp sci degree so being asked to navigate binary trees or figure out the space time complexity of a solution had me feeling like I had no hope of getting a job.

  • @alexheinonen3388
    @alexheinonen3388 Před 2 lety

    Hey Sean! Thanks for this video. I have always wanted to learn coding, and I decided that this was the year I would start, but didn't really know where to begin. Then I found swift, kind of by accident, and was just fascinated by it. I am now, where you were at the beginning of your journey, so it's great to have these insights!

  • @AvantjerTube
    @AvantjerTube Před 7 lety +3

    Thanks Sean! I appreciate your honesty.
    I follow several iOS video instructors and you are one of the best.
    I think I've watched most of your videos.
    Your teaching style really works well for me.
    Wishing you continued success!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +2

      +Jerry Barnes Thanks Jerry! I appreciate the kind words, and glad you're enjoying the channel.

  • @ipprog2922
    @ipprog2922 Před 3 lety +5

    Just what I needed to watch! Thank you Sean for sharing your experiences ⚡️🙌🏻

  • @mansapratapsingh417
    @mansapratapsingh417 Před 3 lety

    Such inspiration. I loved it. I've just started to apply. I'm not feeling good but I'll keep pushing.

  • @lecomp
    @lecomp Před 6 lety +2

    Well... now I realized there's a long road ahead to reach my first iOS Developer job... Thanks for making things more clear for me!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +2

      No problem. It's a journey for sure... but a very rewarding one.

  • @josesanchez-mirandaros3496

    Great story Sean! I am taking the road of learning on the job and asking developers when I have questions, but it is definitely a slower path...specially when you want a work / life balance :)

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +2

      Haha yup. I definitely sacrificed work/life balance during my first few months at the job. I'm not saying everyone should do that... just telling the story of how I went about it.

  • @IvoTsochev
    @IvoTsochev Před 5 lety +16

    Great video Sean. From almost a year I'm a self-taught person (Python, HTML, CSS3, JavaScript). But from a couple of months, I was fascinated by Swift and Xcode ide and start to learn it. Today was my first interview for Junior iOS Dev. :)

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      That’s awesome! Best of luck on getting the job 👍

    • @IvoTsochev
      @IvoTsochev Před 5 lety +1

      @@seanallen Can you make a video on "What is to be an iOS contractor and one day of a contractor."

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      I have a VLOG playlist on my channel. I was vlogging a lot when I was contracting, so I have a bunch of videos that talk about what it's like in that playlist. Check that out.

    • @user-bi1rh8ix1t
      @user-bi1rh8ix1t Před 2 lety +1

      How are you? Middle senior ?;)

    • @IvoTsochev
      @IvoTsochev Před 2 lety +2

      @@user-bi1rh8ix1t currently working as a middle front-end dev :)

  • @jasonwhittaker3940
    @jasonwhittaker3940 Před 4 lety +2

    Really good video. I've been learning iOS dev in my spare time for 3-4 years on an off. Quit my job about 9 months ago and got better at iOS (along with Javascript, React. Full stack etc), but yet to finish a project due to procrastination (it happens), lack of belief (rejected job applications) and unsure where it was taking me. I now work part time in another field (got to the pay the bills) but dedicate now half a week to working on the apps (will go back to full stack another time) and watching this video has spurned me on again, so good work.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 4 lety +1

      Nice! Happy to hear the video helped spark some motivation. Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

    • @atamir8339
      @atamir8339 Před rokem +1

      Keep at it my guy! I just quit my job to pursue CS. Im no where near as skilled as you but im pretty sure you’ll do better than you were before ✊

  • @OiVinn-eq1ml
    @OiVinn-eq1ml Před 6 lety +6

    Nice breakdown. Very concise & no fluff

  • @MobileDeveloper1965
    @MobileDeveloper1965 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your voice is clear. I learned a lot from you.

  • @seanallen
    @seanallen  Před 7 lety +34

    Working to become an iOS Developer withought any prior programming experience? I'd love to hear about you're story!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +2

      I would go through Ray Wenderlich's free beginning Swift tutorial videos. Most written blogs are about a specific feature implementation. I don't know of any blogs that focus primarily on beginners. (I'm sure they are out there, I just don't know about them).

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +2

      I still have my subscription to this day, so I would say yes. However, I would go through all the free stuff first before spending money. But they have a ton of video courses, and in my opinion, well worth the $20

    • @yazdbanaji4945
      @yazdbanaji4945 Před 6 lety

      Sean Allen hey I graduated this May though I have a CS degree I honestly think I’m a dumb character when it comes to coding..what do you suggest I’d do

    • @jacobtran4010
      @jacobtran4010 Před 6 lety +2

      hey sean I just found your channel and watch the story; as you mentioned you have no cs degree but did you have a Bachelor in any other field? I wonder if this contributes to the overall slim chance of jobs.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +2

      I have 2 bachelors, Finance and Economics

  • @samurai7938
    @samurai7938 Před 6 lety +2

    Dude, this was a great video man. I really appreciate you sharing this with us.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      Happy to hear you enjoyed it 👍

  • @lesechko
    @lesechko Před 2 lety +1

    Whoa, Sean. Thank you for this video, because yesterday I decided to quit my job so I will be able to concentrate on my studyings. I imagined how I study all day long for few months or so. I have to admit I am such type of person who will chill too :) Because right now I supposed to be studying but I am watching CZcams instead :) And again, thank you, Sean!

  • @ion.mardari
    @ion.mardari Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks Sean for such inspirational videos! Good luck to you!

  • @JO86666
    @JO86666 Před 3 lety +5

    You are inspiring me to continue my udemy iOS & swift 5 course I paid over a year ago AND just now started 😆

  • @Antifilmz01
    @Antifilmz01 Před 3 lety +10

    Hey Sean, loved hearing your story! Inspires me to keep learning lol. But in terms of bootcamps, do the certificates you get do anything for you in a job search?

  • @SuperMikeNew
    @SuperMikeNew Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks Sean, I think many people can relate to you. I know I am. Keep up the good work and congrats on your 2k subscribers!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks Mikhail! Happy to hear you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for the congrats... the channel is only a little over 3 months old, so hopefully it's a sign of things to come.

    • @user-bi1rh8ix1t
      @user-bi1rh8ix1t Před 2 měsíci

      147k already 🎉

  • @ryansfamily
    @ryansfamily Před 5 lety +2

    Great story mate! You totally inspired me.

  • @chillybean9662
    @chillybean9662 Před 7 lety +1

    Nice one here ...see you hitting 2k subs congrats! Keep up the good work.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +1

      +Chilly Bean Thanks, Chilly!

  • @chrisw1898
    @chrisw1898 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video Sean, love the honesty. Very inspiring!

  • @christopherrodgers5249

    Right off the bat with a fresh prince reference. This is a high energy video lol

  • @yeabsiragashaw2099
    @yeabsiragashaw2099 Před 5 lety +3

    Nice one , I think we share same story. I was offered to learn iOs dev't within a month and show them what i am really capable of . #Boooom !!! I did it and joined iOS dev't .

  • @gillesashley9314
    @gillesashley9314 Před 4 měsíci +1

    That was a long road. Congrats for not giving up.

  • @9988khan
    @9988khan Před 2 lety

    congrats for 100k, this video inspired to come into iOS dev

  • @mikeschinas
    @mikeschinas Před 6 lety +1

    Really love the channel. Currently enrolled in a IOS bootcamp in Toronto, Canada.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      Thanks Mike! Best of luck at the bootcamp

    • @dougbones7095
      @dougbones7095 Před 6 lety

      How did your bootcamp experience go?

  • @manishramesh5446
    @manishramesh5446 Před 6 lety +2

    Excellent video man!

  • @jumancamacho
    @jumancamacho Před 7 lety +1

    Congrats Sean! You deserve it.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety

      Thanks J.M.! I appreciate the kind words!

  • @robbiexiong3508
    @robbiexiong3508 Před 5 lety +3

    I dare to say probably and very likely, your best benefit could have or should have been from being surrounded with other developers. Q n a and collaboration with colleague during development has always for me at least, been the greatest benefits.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      I agree. Working with a more senior dev is the fastest way to learn.

  • @skyknight1989
    @skyknight1989 Před 6 lety +73

    10K dollars for the bootcamp? Oh my goodness me I didn't know it was so expensive...

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +17

      Yeah, it wasn't cheap. I would only recommend it for certain situations. For the most part you can gain the knowledge for free or relatively cheep online.

    • @CorporateShill66
      @CorporateShill66 Před 5 lety +12

      You think that's a lot? People pay 100k+ for university lol

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +24

      Not a fair comparison. Boot camp is 8 weeks. University is 4 years.

    • @collinskorir8138
      @collinskorir8138 Před 5 lety

      @Godel Escher Bach Throw me some jobs if you have many on your plate :) I am an expert iOS dev too ... email / korir254@Gmail.com

    • @collinskorir8138
      @collinskorir8138 Před 5 lety

      @Godel Escher BachThanks! :) I have that for sure though, I am still waiting for a better opportunity abroad .. We have very little opportunities here in Kenya

  • @gauravpande
    @gauravpande Před 6 lety +1

    Found this video from CZcams sidebar suggestion and love this video. I can so related to it. Wanting to dedicate 8 hrs of time to study but only putting 3 hrs. I am also a newbie to the world of programming and also started learning Objective-C and later will learn Swift. I can relate to this video so much. Already subscribed to your channel. Will be watching all the video from time to time to get more information and motivation. Thank you :D
    P.S - Thank you, viewers, for asking wonder questions :)

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      Thanks for the kind words Gaurav! Happy to hear you're enjoying the channel!

  • @stevenbarkley5067
    @stevenbarkley5067 Před 5 lety +4

    Nice!!!
    Encourageing as I am on Treehouse now and feeling not so hot.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety

      Stick with it Steven! It's a long journey but well worth it. Happy to answer any questions to get ya started.

  • @pau1320
    @pau1320 Před 7 lety +1

    Wow that's very inspiring. Fantastic video man.

  • @kppriest
    @kppriest Před 4 lety

    Great insight. Thanks.

  • @vivekkuchimanchi9079
    @vivekkuchimanchi9079 Před 5 lety +1

    WOW buddy, you nailed the job. That's great.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety

      It launched my career. Very thankful.

  • @trevorphillips84
    @trevorphillips84 Před 5 lety +1

    Inspirational man , Thanks. 👍👍

  • @Mar444_
    @Mar444_ Před 6 lety +1

    Nice 👍🏾 one of our fellow mm alum's just got a job at FB... he was super sick at algos... that was his game changer 👌🏾✌🏾️

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      That's awesome, JG. Being good at algos will be a huge bonus when going into job interviews.

  • @naveedchowdhury7135
    @naveedchowdhury7135 Před 7 lety +2

    Hey Sean, as always I like your honesty and keeping it "real", this video so rings true for me as I am doing the grind. Thanks for posting .

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks Naveed, glad you enjoyed it! I had a feeling this video would resonate with a lot of people.

  • @EinBuchin7Minuten
    @EinBuchin7Minuten Před 6 lety +2

    great video, awesome message. upvoted

  • @bijanshadnia3620
    @bijanshadnia3620 Před 4 lety +1

    very helpful. thank you.

  • @renagurbanovasenglish
    @renagurbanovasenglish Před 4 měsíci +1

    that was very inspiring, thank you

  • @zstolen2110
    @zstolen2110 Před 6 lety +1

    hey Sean I Love you.
    your video is amazing,
    Thanks Love You , Brother

  • @behindyoureyes911
    @behindyoureyes911 Před 7 lety +4

    I've enrolled in Front End Dev Bootcamps online and dropped out because I was unimpressed with their curriculum and slack channel support and thought it would save me money by learning on my own.
    It's not easy either way, you have to be motivated. Since then I have switched to iOS Dev since it is more intuitive and visually interesting in front of your eyes. I seriously am not sure I can do this within one year there is a ton of material to understand. I've downloaded coding apps to refresh all my tupule, array, function training and you gotta put in the work like its "cross fit" How did you stay motivated ?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +1

      Hey NRX, this sounds cheesy... but it helps to love what you do. iOS development isn't just a career for me, it's also my hobby. I genuinely enjoy it. That being said, of course there are days where I don't feel like doing it (they are few and far between), but I just take that day off, then get back to it.

  • @theochasid8996
    @theochasid8996 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the inspiring words and story.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      Glad you enjoyed it, Theo 👍

  • @marvinsantos8449
    @marvinsantos8449 Před 6 lety +1

    what an inspirational story..... thanks for sharing!

  • @Jump_Jay
    @Jump_Jay Před 3 lety

    Thank you for this

  • @daryldeguzman8873
    @daryldeguzman8873 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for this awesome vid :)

  • @javiersanz6957
    @javiersanz6957 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi Sean, totally love your channel. Keep going with it. Don't you think it's better trying to build apps and looking for the information you really need during the development process instead of watching a big amount of tutorials and just coding what they say? It's just my opinion!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +3

      Hey Javier, thanks for the kind words! Yes, building actual apps and "learning by doing" is 100% the better way to learn. That being said, not everyone has an app they want to build, or are at the VERY beginning of learning. Tutorial apps are great for that. But once you're ready to take the next step, building actual apps is the way to go.

  • @DevlogBill
    @DevlogBill Před rokem +1

    Hi Sean, excellent story I had a question for you. But first a let me add a small detail. I've been learning JavaScript, CSS and HTML for about 7 months as well making small projects. Now to complete a full stack I've been picking up very quickly PHP and some MySQL. To be honest I like web development but for a while now in the back of my mind I've always wanted to actually be a mobile developer, but I don't see many jobs in mobile. My question is this, would you recommend I try mobile development using React Native despite the many problems I keep on hearing when it comes to development using React Native or simply try either Swift or Flutter? My goal is to learn on the side and if possible, to quickly as possible try and launch a simple app like a blog app. This would be a hobby on the side but since it would be my first experience, I really don't want to deal with too many complications if that is even possible. I just need to have that first good experience which maybe could motivate me into becoming a mobile developer, thanks Sean for the supportive videos.

  • @CuriousAndCuriouser1865
    @CuriousAndCuriouser1865 Před 3 lety +4

    What is the difference between a boot camp and just reading a book/watching tutorial videos online? Seems like a waste of money.

  • @rickpontificates3406
    @rickpontificates3406 Před 3 lety

    I’m frustrated.. I’ve been designing electronics for 40 years, been coding for 30 years for arcade games, then casino games. I have a degree in hardware, but self taught in software. Before Dec 2018, I coded only in Assembly, but I learned iOS Swift and within 1.5 months, I can now write advanced (commercially viable) games in Swift. But I can’t seem to break into a software career!

  • @8cyber.muse8
    @8cyber.muse8 Před 4 lety +1

    I wish this video had CC English Subtitles available so I can go super quick through it 2x :)

  • @cineverseproductions
    @cineverseproductions Před 3 lety +2

    Sean: 3 years before-> you can youtube anything for learning iOS.
    Me: yes, ofcourse, your channel is a great help. 🙋🏻‍♂️❤️👍

  • @chrisgray7250
    @chrisgray7250 Před 7 lety +2

    Hey Sean, thanks for the video.
    When you say the in person interview went well, what was that like? If it was anything like the phone screen, wouldn't you have also done poorly, given they are testing you right then and there? Or did they not test you as much technically, given how successful you were with completing the project they gave you?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +1

      Hey Chris... in this particular circumstance, the onsite wasn't the typical onsite interview. It was more of a meet the team/cultural fit type interview. Like I said in the video, they didn't hire me because of my dev skills (at least where my skills were at the time). But you're right... in a typical onsite, you get grilled much harder than you do in the phone screen.

  • @TheAlderFalder
    @TheAlderFalder Před 6 lety +1

    Love your honesty! Subscriiiiibed

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      Thanks! Glad you liked the video. Welcome to the channel.

  • @kineticuncertainty
    @kineticuncertainty Před 5 lety +4

    wow, i got a BS in software engineering. I work as a JAVA engineer. I have made intermediate level. I am here because they dont teach you IOS in school. I am making my app into
    IOS from android. Good for you for not having to get a degree. Its kinda rare.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +4

      I have 2 degrees... just not in computer science.

    • @zBMatt
      @zBMatt Před 4 lety

      KineticUncertainty not rare, people just don’t stick with it with easier not as mental tasks.

  • @trs_4612
    @trs_4612 Před 4 lety

    thanks for sharing

  • @Vamo_Alla
    @Vamo_Alla Před 4 lety

    Hello,
    Great inspirational video!!!
    Myself has been thing to learn an iOS app developer. Now, should i learn any other language first, since I’m new to programming? Also, is a MacBook Pro form 2012, 8 ram and 750 hard drive good to start programming?
    I appreciate your help.
    Thanks

  • @jonessmith8670
    @jonessmith8670 Před 6 lety +1

    Hello Mr. Sean Allen,
    If I read this video before, I could save some money also, and your words are so inspiring! Thank you!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      Happy to help! Feel free to reach out if you need some advice on getting started.

    • @jonessmith8670
      @jonessmith8670 Před 6 lety

      Mr. Sean Allen,
      Thank you very much in advance!

  • @buckybarz3779
    @buckybarz3779 Před 3 lety

    Udacity is trash! Went there for 2 months and learned nothing plus my mentor sucked and the material was dated.I went to CWC he started to frustrate me. Finally got to UDEMY and it’s great so far. Thanks for the story, it let’s me know I’m not alone.

  • @lwa.dev74
    @lwa.dev74 Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing :-) thanks Sean

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 3 lety

      Glad you enjoyed it, Lawrence 😀

    • @lwa.dev74
      @lwa.dev74 Před 3 lety

      @@seanallen jus realised you have a book, just checking out your courses as udemy can be a little hit & miss sometimes... but #feelingexcited4iOS :-)

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 3 lety +1

      I appreciate the support! My goal with my courses was to be above and beyond the typical Udemy quality.

  • @TheLORDNIGHTSHIELD
    @TheLORDNIGHTSHIELD Před 7 lety +4

    Greetings,
    I have questions, those i would like to be answered by you, if possible. I think a lot of people would like to ask those also, so i am going to be the one who will take care about.
    I am right now 26 years old, i did my first degree in finance(long story) and second(master) in information systems MSc (wanted to change to IT). I decided to become an iOS developer(checked front-end, android, python, etc - finished nanodegrees). Stoped on iOS and loved it. I also do not believe to info i found in internet people say opposite things.
    Not all of us live in US or Europe , so I want to ask a direct questions to person who is in this field.
    1)Does age really matter? I personally think right now i am much better in learning and doing things, but those young HRs...
    2)Does math matter? ( i was very good in math back in school, just need to invest time to learn it again if it is the case) or CS degree?
    3)Is it possible for a junior to go to freelance and survive for iOS development positions? (it is sometimes complicated to find an office job with strong lead to learn)
    What else could you recommend to us?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +3

      1. Are you asking that question thinking you are too old for tech at 26? I didn't become an iOS dev until I was 33. Sure, most of my co-workings are younger than me, but I think my age/experience/maturity is a a major advantage over the fresh college graduate.
      2. For the most common, everyday iOS tasks, math isn't a huge factor. However, Math can be very important if you are doing specialized, advanced stuff.
      3. It's not impossible for a Jr. freelancer to survive, but it is more difficult. When people hire you as a freelancer/contractor, they want to be sure you can do the job to a high standard. Typically the only way to prove this is to have experience/portfolio with plenty of projects, which can be tough for a Jr. dev.

  • @pidead_
    @pidead_ Před rokem

    Question! do i need to learn and finish the basic first like freecodecamp course then start getting IOS Dev path ( like codecedemy/your course)???

  • @zii1409
    @zii1409 Před 5 lety +1

    Wow man that was very inspirational

  • @abdorizak
    @abdorizak Před 3 lety

    Thanks

  • @markme7092
    @markme7092 Před 5 lety

    You are a awesome guy. You speak too much fast as you write code. I have learned some concepts of swift like loop, class, arrays, structure, function, dictionary, if else but problem is I don't understand how to put code on viewcontroller. Playground & viewcontroller coding are different from each others & even I don't understand how to connect eliminat what is the right place to connect eliminat on viewcontroller. Please help me, what I should do ?

  • @hardipgajera2316
    @hardipgajera2316 Před 3 lety

    Hey sean
    i complated strong foundation on swift
    but i don't know the way to start making app how i get it ??

  • @shubhamsingh-
    @shubhamsingh- Před 4 lety

    iOS development for me whenever I get stuck has been like, "oh what does this property do ? let's try that" and voila! xD

  • @joshuaprufer6305
    @joshuaprufer6305 Před 6 lety +2

    Hey Sean Allen great video!
    Where did you learn algorithms and data structures? And what do you think how much are these required if I want to make my own apps and not get a job.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +3

      I learned from Cracking the Coding Interview (affiliate link here: www.amazon.com/dp/0984782850/?ref=exp_seanallen_lv_dp_vv_d).
      This is great knowledge to have, and comes in handy. However, it is mostly used in job interviews. If you're not looking to get a job, but just want to develop your own apps, I'd say they aren't required. However, it will make you a more knowledgable dev to learn/practice them.

  • @tenzingsalaka9772
    @tenzingsalaka9772 Před 3 lety

    Hey Sean, I'm getting ready for Hack Reactor. I wanted to get your input on what you've heard of the boot camp? And I appreciate this video. I was slacking off and this video got me back.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 3 lety

      To be honest, I haven't heard much about it since about 2016. What I heard then was pretty good, but that was a long time ago so things could have changed.

    • @tenzingsalaka9772
      @tenzingsalaka9772 Před 3 lety

      @@seanallen Thanks for the reply. I know you're a vet as well. Trying to maximize G.I. Bill use. Your video with Brian pumped me up!

  • @Changenow-ze2sl
    @Changenow-ze2sl Před 6 lety +1

    Whats your take on this... I am working on an app for a startup I founded some months ago, but, nobody here could code in swift (we are mostly designers and on the business side) so I had started to learn (I have previous skills although not at a professional level on other languages like javascript.) I am still learning but am unsure if between now and say 1 or 2 months I could learn to code well enough to build an app, with features similar to snapchat (I have been coding in swift for at least 3 months now but only about 1 hour a day on average). Do you think I would be able to learn enough to make at least an MVP, thats launchable if I work around 8 hours a day (I am capable, so just assume that I will not slack off) or do you think we need to go out and hire someone/get another cofounder?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      That's tough to say without knowing you. I'd hate to say you can't do it, because I don't know you, and you very well could. However, pumping out a solid MVP with the features you're looking for in just 1 to 2 months with your experience level would be a very tough task. I think finding a technical co-founder or hire would be your best bet. Because even if you do manage to get out an MVP, due to your experience it'll likely be on a shaky foundation. If this app IS your company, you want to be sure that foundation is solid so you can build on it in the future.

  • @miguelzorrilla3401
    @miguelzorrilla3401 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi dear Sean,
    What a video. Thanks for taking the time and helping others. Between minute 5:10 and 5:11 and then between 5:15 and 5:16 you say a webpage that I couldnt get even though I listened to it 100xxx. Please help me out with that webpage since it's the one you speak about with more excitement.
    Thanks.

  • @SevenDeMagnus
    @SevenDeMagnus Před 6 lety +8

    I'm. It's already more than year for me learning and I'm not even in the average level. Though there might have been 4 months of procrastination, so it should really just 7 months which is the average I heard. God bless, Proverbs 31

    • @qwerasdfhjkio
      @qwerasdfhjkio Před 4 lety +1

      How is it going so far? Any progress? :)

    • @SevenDeMagnus
      @SevenDeMagnus Před 4 lety +1

      @@qwerasdfhjkio Hi. Thanks for the concern. I'm back to zero, I wish this had taken the usual 7 months to master but still persevering. I still don't get protocols and I've already programmed apps database apps for cars but in Visual Basic. I guess the modern paradigms of protocols takes getting used which I guess contributes to procrastination (when things get tough) but pray, hope and fast, I persevere and master Swift soon:-)
      God bless, Revelation 21:4

    • @qwerasdfhjkio
      @qwerasdfhjkio Před 4 lety +1

      @@SevenDeMagnus I actually think that a bootcamp would be really beneficial for you (if you have time and money)! Procrastination is a problem of many people, and a bootcamp in this case looks like it's necessary, just to build that initial habit!

    • @SevenDeMagnus
      @SevenDeMagnus Před 4 lety +1

      @@qwerasdfhjkio So true, thanks for the advice. I'm trying a new method to focus: wearing industrial earmuffs for total silence, 55 minutes at a time (5 minute pause and break to review what I learned). Pray, hope and fast, I persevere and not give up (I just think I've already programmed apps before but on VB (but I'm an  person) so I can master Swift too). Have a great day. Stay safe and God bless.

    • @qwerasdfhjkio
      @qwerasdfhjkio Před 4 lety +1

      @@SevenDeMagnus stay safe bro, keep it up🙂

  • @MrQuiksilva91
    @MrQuiksilva91 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for sharing your story. I'm currently nearing completion of Harvards CS50 class online via Edx. It's something I started during Covid Lockdown but that anyone can start on the side while still working. The class is free and in 9 lessons, you get a great basic introduction to coding in general. Homework assignments ramp up in dificulty and there is a discord server that you can turn to for assistance if needed. Any thoughts on the this course Sean?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 3 lety

      I watched Harvard CS50 when I was learning too (I didn't do the homework, just watched the videos). It was a good foundation for CS fundamentals. But it's just a start.

  • @daminduliyanage
    @daminduliyanage Před 6 lety +1

    Where are the screenshots of that application you created? couldn't find it. need the link.

  • @alikiyan5975
    @alikiyan5975 Před 6 lety

    Can you tell me how you use twitter to ask your programming questions?

  • @mradulreads1700
    @mradulreads1700 Před 5 lety

    Hey seen i need your help i want to make an ios app but nothing know which steps i take ? Please help me !

  • @egorgagushin2934
    @egorgagushin2934 Před 6 lety +1

    Hey Sean, great video! I am learning Python and I am wondering if you could recommend me a project that could help me develop my skills? Thanks!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      Hey Egor, I'm not super familiar with Python so it's hard for me to recommend a good project in that field. I specialize in mobile iOS development, so if you ever decide to venture down that path, I'm happy to help!

  • @condrey6970
    @condrey6970 Před 2 lety

    Whats the name of the wonderlic thing you paid for? I'd like to check it out. Thanks!

  • @micjakes1
    @micjakes1 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Sean, if you would have finished the nanodegree on Udacity, would that have been enough to do your job now?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      In my opinion, not by itself, no.

  • @maxin3231
    @maxin3231 Před 6 lety +3

    Great Video!!! Very inspiring! Maybe it’s me but I feel that you talked too fast... anyway you got a new follower.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety

      I do talk fast, Enrique... it's not just you 😎 . I've been working on that in my newer videos. Thanks for the sub!

  • @ananthnaren9183
    @ananthnaren9183 Před 4 lety

    I have firm desire to learn programming and programming languages
    for doing work like full stack developer as Remote or freelancer.
    Its my dream and wish to work and keep learn more in software field.

  • @-engin7033
    @-engin7033 Před 4 lety +1

    Could you suggest swift coding competition website?

  • @BaselSpeedZ
    @BaselSpeedZ Před rokem +1

    hi, so Html&CSS then Swift is your first and only language you learn and practice? thx

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před rokem +1

      Yes, I have specialized in Swift and iOS Development. I don't know any other language or platform (more than the super basics)

  • @QazJer
    @QazJer Před 7 lety +3

    Do you have any advice for someone who is graduating with a Computer Science degree and wants to pursue iOS development full-time? I took a course this past year for my degree in iOS but it was pretty basic. I have been working on creating a small app for the past month or so and I plan to try to get it published.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 7 lety +1

      +norse95 Hey Norse95, I would say you're on the right track. Your CS background gives you the fundamentals. Now it's just a matter of doing it and gaining experience. Keep building small apps that use things you commonly see in apps, such as networking, TableViews, location, maps, the camera, etc... it's just a matter of putting in the time and getting better.

  • @vidyalad6844
    @vidyalad6844 Před 5 lety +1

    Inspired :)

  • @ZyneBeatbox
    @ZyneBeatbox Před 5 lety +1

    Hey! Idk if you’ll see this. But I am doing a 16months internship at IBM rn. I reeeealllly want to do an iOS fulltime job as my first job. How difficult would it be to land an iOS FT job without iOS dev internship experience ? I’m very worried, because I’ll just be graduating and done school once I’m done this internship (end of August) . Let me know what u think, thanks!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      This is hard to say without knowing you or the market you'll be in. But many people get iOS jobs full time without having done an internship first.

  • @ladyjane5993
    @ladyjane5993 Před 3 lety

    What did you do before you started iOS development? Just curious. Also great insightful video thank you! :)

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 3 lety

      Military, Insurance Agent, then a Sales/Growth lead for a small startup.

  • @itsreason3238
    @itsreason3238 Před 5 lety +3

    My brain feels like mush whenever I try learning how to code. I feel like there may be something wrong with me. I don't know. It's so annoying not comprehending concepts that others breeze through. When it finally clicks, I wonder why it took so long.

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +3

      Everyone learns at a different pace. I wouldn't let that discourage you.

    • @LukePighetti
      @LukePighetti Před 5 lety +2

      It could be that you'd do better with a different type of programming. Or it could be that you're more of a designer than a programmer. There are all kinds of ways to get paid to work in tech, and being a programmer is just one of them.

  • @najimsadat3812
    @najimsadat3812 Před 6 lety

    how much were you earning at your first job as iOS developer???

  • @jasondhindsa6774
    @jasondhindsa6774 Před 5 lety +1

    Sean, would you say the Udacity iOS Nanodegree is a waste of money then? I have a subscription to RayWenderlich.com as well, the only problem I have is consistency. Doesn't the nanodegree force you to study and learn consistently?

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 5 lety +1

      To be fair, I did the Udacity Nanodegree when it first came out. Back in Swift 1.0 days. Back then... I wouldn't say it's worth the money. However, it's very likely they have improved greatly over the past 3 to 4 years.

  • @natgenesis5038
    @natgenesis5038 Před 2 lety

    Which database good for iOS dev ?

  • @hermankster4914
    @hermankster4914 Před 6 lety +1

    Hi I just found your channel and it's really helped me a lot on my direction to becoming an IOS developer. I'm maybe 1 month into learning with no prior experience and just finished the ebook from Apple. I'm currently trying out the free trial on Treehouse and I've heard of Ray Wenderlich, which one do you recommend I should pay the monthly fee on? And also any other alternatives I should take a look at as well? Thank you so much!

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +1

      Hey Kingsley, I'd recommend Ray Wenderlich and start with their beginner series. Then move on to the TableView series. As an iOS Developer a TableView is probably the most common thing you build.

    • @hermankster4914
      @hermankster4914 Před 6 lety +1

      Sean Allen awesome man thanks so much! Subscribed and looking forward to your videos. You're an inspiration to new ios devs like me

    • @seanallen
      @seanallen  Před 6 lety +1

      Thanks for the sub and thanks for the kind words. Happy to help!