How I'd Learn to Code in 2024 (if I could start over)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 1. 06. 2024
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In this video we discuss the optimal way to learn to code and land a job in 2024, from the very beginning. Tech is an ever evolving industry and it's important you have the latest and most relevant information to help you succeed.
#coding #job #programming
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đ Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:03 A word for the wise
02:35 Where to begin
04:47 Craft a project
07:00 Full stack development
10:00 Credibility
11:05 Landing a job
14:05 Best method to learn code
đ Topics Covered
- How to learn to code in 2024
- How to land a job in tech
- Best way to learn programming
You're the man James! Thanks for the help and support via Discord.
Haha cheers for the comment broski :P
Thank you James, you give amazing roadmaps. Very beneficial đ
A great video, super helpful as always!
Thank you for posting videos with little to no "fluff"
It really feels like you are trying to help people rather than "get views"
I am gonna be starting on my coding journey this weekend and hope to go from a food industry worker of 10 years to a mega developer by June. Going to be difficult and a grind but greatly appreciate your videos mapping out the resources out there to learn a new skill.
My pleasure friend :P glad you found the video useful and if you ever have any questions along the way always welcome to dm me in discord!
hows it going
@Smoljames I just found your channel and wanted to thank you for the hard work many of us will benefit from. Also, a big plus in points for your excellent selection of novels on your bookshelf!
Haha thanks friend :P appreciate the comment and I'm glad to hear you approve of my book selection haha âșïž
Great content, thanks for the resources
It's my pleasure :P
Thanks James. This is great. Looking forward to your videos. Regards from Nairobi, Kenya
Thanks broski :P
Looking forward to your course! :)
Haha so am I :)
Always appreciate the motivation. Gotta pick myself back up and get at it again.
You got this my broski :P
IncreĂble video muchas gracias đ
De nada :P you're more than welcome!
thanks pro keep your journey
This Channel is a gem
Great content man
Cheers my bro! Thanks for the comment :P
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Sure is - love an absolutely massive fantasy series!
This is gold! Thank you! I'm learning html and css and eventually Javascript as a 42 year old Dad of two in full time employment working on an IT Service Desk. I'm so relieved I found this channel. If I could just overcome the imposter syndrome, then I know I can do this.
You got this my friend :P I might have to make a video about imposter syndrome I think cause it can be quite the challenge to overcome!
@Smoljames That would be really appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my comment! Best of luck, bud.
cool stuff James, I would like to suggest you to do a video about after finally landing a job, what were your expectations and what was/is your experience in the industry, your insight would be valuable to alot of people
That's an excellent idea :P Thanks for the suggestion!
Hey James! so im currently a part time worker while trying to do real estate for about a year / half. I've not had good success and kind of feel lost. I have always been really into computers and tech on a basic level and i just bought your course and I'm planning to start my journey to learn to code and become a software developer. I don't know a lot yet but I'm willing to learn so here we go!
You got this my broski :P if you ever have any questions you're always welcome to send me a message on Discord or LinkedIn and I'd be happy to help!
Thanks James You are my inspirationâ€â€â€â€...
Happy to be of service :P
Hey James, I can tell you put in a lot of effort to edit this video. Your roadmap is very helpful, would you recommend listing JavaScript and/or HTML & CSS as technical skills on my resume while I'm in the process of learning these languages or after I have learned the basics?
Hey friend :P I try my best haha - and yep good question. I would absolutely put them in your resume while you're in the process of learning them. No harm in being a bit optimistic and you'll know them soon enough!
Great question, I was wondering the same thing
Bet, thanks@@Smoljames
Great video
Cheers mate :P
Random feedback here, but from a video optimisation POV you should add cards/clickable links in your video to link out to each of the videos you talk about/mention. Many people like me would likely right click open in new tab and watch that video next. It should also increase your watchtime stats by funneling viewers into your own videos rather than someone elses
Appreciate the feedback my broski those are some great ideas!
Thanks a lot for your effort to teach us how to land a job! Is Typescript an essential tool for companies or giving applicants an advantage if they have? You didn't mention in the both videos iirc.
You are correct and it's a good question! The main reason I haven't spoken about it is because it really hasn't been a requirement on my path as much as everything else mentioned in the videos has been. I'd categorize it more as a nice-to-have rather than an essential :P But that's just my opinion, and I'm sure others would prioritize it more so and consequently I definitely recommend learning it given the chance.
@@Smoljames tysm for the detailed answer! âș
Hey James, would you happen to have a video or any material that goes more in depth on the comment/catalog process you mentioned around @14:30 in the video?
I have a video coming out about it very soon!
Awesome to hear that! I want my Github to look GREEN
Hey James, I have a question. When doing a project that starts out as a tutorial, should I be placing it inside a public or private Github repo? You wouldn't want a potential employer to see the earliest stages of what will eventually become your amazing project before you've tweaked it, pulled it apart and made it your own. Also, if you have other tutorials with commented notes that you've made, shouldn't at least some of those notes be private? Let me know what you think. đ€
Great question - I wouldn't worry about making it private as by the time you're finished, the code will look very customized and personal, and it's highly unlikely that they'll go through you commit logs haha!
I'm a 16 year old from India, well my plan is to master some coding program and do projects and deploy it in my portfolio for the next 2 years. Once I turn 18 can I get accepted by companies? If foreign companies can I work from home as a 18 year or 19 or 20 based on the situation I get but with/without a degree
Hey broski :P The most important thing is that you've got some work to show everybody and then you have every chance at getting a job!
@@Smoljames you mean, my portfolio and projects?
Can you please make a video on how can we improve our communication skills if English is not my first language. Thanks
That's a great idea I would love to :P
Hey man, how did you learn Firebase & The ecommerce site with React + Firebase?
I think i picked up firebase from a tutorial and it was probably the same for the ecommerce site haha. But they would have given me the skeleton and then I adapted it from there :P
@@Smoljames Great, can you please tell me whose tutorial it was? :(
Hey James you didnât mention about the the place of chat gpt and AI in the process of learning full stack web development
Good question! Mainly because I still think it has a long way to go. The main way I would incorporate it into the learning workflow is to help you with idea generation and also with concept explanations when needed :P
Do you think DSA is still important for an interview?
I'd say it's a nice to have but not necessary - it didn't really assist me much outside of python being a good language to know for backend development haha
what website is that @12:40?
www.ai-ltr.smoljames.com
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you know what ? u are cute guy! and your video quality is very well, also really helpful for me ! thank you
You're more than welcome! Glad you enjoy the video :P
thanks for the advice, it's very helpful. ur hot btw
Haha cheers :P Glad you liked the video
Thanks James super insightful and helpful. Can I reach out via discord if you don't mind for additional help
You sure can absolutely :P
A great video, super helpful as always!
Haha glad you found it of use :P