Guide To Becoming A Self-Taught Software Developer

In this video I will go through my 9 suggested steps for becoming a software developer of any type without going to college or bootcamp.

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1. Figure Out Your End Goal - 0:35
2. Choose a Programming Language - 1:58
3. Find Resources & Build a Curriculum - 3:40
4. Find a Community - 7:15
5. Create Your Own Projects - 9:07
6. Create Your Portfolio - 11:20
7. Contribute To Open Source - 12:28
8. Create an Online Presence - 13:21
9. Prepare & Apply For Jobs - 14:25

[samarthjain]

Who else thinks that Brad needs to get some award or something like that for all the efforts he puts.
Thanks Brad and don't stop posting videos.

[Ctrl_Alt_Elite]

For anyone new to programming, HEED THIS ADVICE. The hardest part when starting to learn is figuring out where to begin. This video really lays it all out VERY simply for you. I wish I had this when I just started because everything seems overwhelming - know that you're not alone. It's normal. For the best results, be consistent with your learning & putting the time in to understand core concepts. Don't race to the finish line by copying code for the sake of completing a project because it is ineffective for your learning.


Best of luck to you if you're just starting out. Persist through the difficult times, things WILL click & come together. Have fun & I hope you enjoy the journey 😁

[mlouk]

I just got a software developer interview Wish me luck.

[Revolution-pyxn]

Respect to this guy!
when he is talking about choosing your instructor, he did not only give you broad advice about how to choose your instructor, but he also mentioned other instructors by names as possible and recommended options, these little things tell you how transparent and sincere a person is, someone whose main goal is you being educated aside from himself being in the centre of the topic, respect man, you deserve all the best!

[curtisflaming]

I'm going through a CS program in college now and I agree that these free (or cheap) resources online are as good or better than what I get at college (for not cheap).

[mattf.]

I seriously just came to YouTube thinking "let's see if Brad uploaded anything new recently". Boom, first recommended video on the homepage. Congrats on 1 mil, btw!

[danielgn]

Having a video on how to contribute to open source is a great idea! I've been through most of the steps (I'm doing projects now to make a portfolio) but I never thought of contributing and I've never seen any tutorial like that. It'd be cool to see it soon!
Great work you're doing 🔥

[christerjohanzzon]

Man, I can't like this video more than once? This is very good advice to anyone interested in becomeing a developer of any kind. Spot on, Brad! Big fan of all your work, tutorials and these type of career advice-videos. I bought your React-courses, and they are of great use!

[briandesign]

this is super helpful and straight forward! I just started learning front end and documenting it on YT, so it's great to hear about the online presence

[EngineeringwithDrKelseyJoy]

Great information! Thank you! As a previous college professor, I definitely agree that there was a lot of variation in different instructors ability to teach and connect with their students!

[michellesworld]

I wish that instead of 18 years spent at school, I would have just watched your videos and done projects on my own or with friends.

[OptionGal]

Thank you Brad! This video really outlines the steps and methods (and actual work) for a self-taught developer. So many videos out there by other creators making outrageous claims, giving the impression that becoming a developer is easy, just need to watch a few 'bootcamp' tutorials and you are good to go. Brad spells out the reality of what it takes, with no sugar-coating.

[shadrackkipkurui]

This is more educative than college expensive professors

[cmdr-reflipd]

I am 100% self taught. I learned linux many years ago and didn't stop there. I have been doing html, js and css since the beginning.

So I learned perl, pho but I realized that wasn't enough.

So I jumped into C, C#, C++, asp and that was about 15 years ago.

Within the last 10 years I learned Node.js, and Visual Studio.

Just this year I learned how to program in Rust.

[psyfozim]

First time in a while and this is pleasant to see. A very well deserved 1 million Brad!
Your tutorials carried me through many new concepts that may have lacked clarity otherwise and are a fantastic entry point to new tech. .

[JohnNecirRebellion]

Thank you for not just posting 'technical' videos, 'practical' videos really help too. Happy 1 million subscribers.

[erikbaer]

The suggestions and explanations in this video had a huge impact on my development path, I could not recommend it highly enough. Thanks alot Brad, you are truly amazing!

[_chris_]

Brad, you are my friend from now.
Find peoples like you is like find a treasure. Thank you for this outstanding video!

[fu_flyover]

Thank you for this video. Finally, someone who explained the basic question ”how to start?”so that newbies like me can understand and start with moving towards the goal. Thank you again.