4 Tips To Succeed As A Self Taught Developer

Learning to program is incredibly difficult. It is not only difficult because the concepts are hard to learn, but it is also constantly changing and evolving. In this video I will share with you 4 proven tips that you can implement today to drastically increase the chances you successfully learn web development.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:33 - Common Advice
02:10 - Advice #1
06:10 - Advice #2
07:52 - Advice #3
09:25 - Advice #4

#WebDevelopment #WDS #LearningToCode

[rhn]

1. Do different but related when overwhelmed
2. You dont know what you don't know
3. Stop consuming too much contents
4. Slow learning process is normal

[chrisg]

One of the most essential skills a software developer needs to learn is effective problem solving. Taking a complex problem and breaking it down into a set of smaller simpler problem, solving those simpler problems and then combing them together as a final solution for the initial complex problem. Basic problem solving and algorithm development were the first things we learned in computer science in university. No one wants to do this anymore, everyone thinks software development is just about writing code.

[jsebrech]

"You dont know what you don't know" --> ironically learning more about a topic can make it feel like you know less, because you become aware just how much there still is to learn. That combined with "a slow learning process is normal" inevitably gives the feeling of being "behind", and there is no actual fix for that except to shift the mindset to looking back at what you've learned instead of looking in front at what you still want to learn.

[JonBrookes]

you dont know what you dont know - this is so true.

You never stop learning and the more you learn, the more you realise you don't know. More often than not, we stand on the shoulders of giants who have created things that we rely upon daily, so remember how ever hard we find things, someone has done something amazing so that we dont have to.

And never give up, rather, keep on keeping on

[anthonyfranco]

This reminds me of my journey on learning guitar which has a lot of parallels when I started learning JS. In the beginning I learned a couple of chords and went straight into learning a song that was above my skill level. Got frustrated after couple of days and dropped the song and went to learn easier songs to the point that I didn't have to look at the guitar anymore. Went back to the original song and was much easier within a day because my rhythm, endurance, picking, chord switching improved so much by learning other songs.

[HuyNguyen-enpr]

I am so thankful for this video you made kyle. I'm a self-taught aspiring developer and everywhere i look online, people discourage me whether it be because of the untraditional route i'm taking or the harsh job market that we have. Your last pointer was most useful to me because i often get very discouraged comparing my journey to other people. I've been learning web development for a whole year already and its very easy to compare myself to other people's timelines.

[douglascounts]

This is spot on. Especially the early stages of learning where what is called the the "Dunning–Kruger effect" will have people's cognitive bias, because of limited competence, to greatly overestimate their abilities. Then only later realize there is so much that they don't know and that there is still a lot to learn.

[sarahwbs]

I think working in a team with others is a great way to learn new stuff.

[phillymontana]

Kyle is back!
Coming down from all that complicated stuff.
You are the man.

[TheQuietGuyAtTheBack]

The first minute summed up my emotions on a daily basis over the last 20 years.

[karinljunggren]

These advice are really valuable, thanks!❤

[joyustcian]

Thank you for sharing one of the best suggestions for developers. I've also noticed that sometimes I get stuck in the middle of my project and spend a lot of time feeling disappointed, which leads me to start learning something new. However, after a few months, when I restart the project, the previous issue is resolved comfortably.

[Vermilion]

I was losing hope and was so demotivated this morning, glad that this appeared in my YT feed. I'm so grateful. Thenks Kyle :)

[noahr]

The skit in the first part was way too relatable 😭

[viniciusm.m.]

Bro, you just summed up my journey very well! That's exactly it!
Forte abraço do Brasil!
God bless you!

[bshimekit]

Thank you so much!
It's a great compliment.

[okolipeace]

I wish I can like this video twice.
It's exactly what I needed to hear cause I am burning myself out right now.
Thanks for all the amazing comments too, it's really insightful.
I will keep learning and practising, giving up is not an option.

[netsurfer]

Kyle has nice hair; Kyle is handsome, Kyle is a good teacher; and Kyle listens to Led Zeppelin as well.

[VasiliyKolpaxidis]

As usual Kyle is one of the best YouTubers who teach front end development

[Hari]

The beginning of the video is painfully relatable lol