How To Become A Software Engineer For FREE

In this video I reflect on what I've learned as a software engineer and provide advice on how to become a software engineer (or software developer) this year without attending an expensive university or coding bootcamp.

As with every single video I do about software engineering, if you have any questions or comments please let me know below 😊

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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Step One
2:22 - Step Two
11:55 - Step Three
14:31 - Step Four
16:41 - Step Five
22:02 - Step Six

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[CodyEngelCodes]

Hey everyone, thank you so much for watching this video! What project are you going to start working on in 2021? Respond to this comment and let me know 😊

[sylascoker]

As a reminder, you don't necessarily have to follow these steps in order, but it does help! I was doing leetcode while cleaning up my resume and portfolio concurrently and i still managed to get a SWE job, just don't miss a day and if you do make it short ;).

[eastsideozzy]

I've been watching a lot of different software developer YouTube channels, and I can say that the level of quality and content and production and detail and data on your Ivideos is much further ahead than other YouTube channels

[jimmysong]

Great content Cody! Just made a big career transition from the hospitality industry (restaurants) to IT as a SysAdmin with no prior relevant experience. Made a big sacrifice, especially in salary wise with about 30% less income than what I used to make, but loving it so far.

[mohamedbashir]

hey Cody thanks for sharing this video, it is really valuable advice. I am in a coding bootcamp now. happy that I found your channel.

[shangguanwang]

This should be premium content, thank you, very helpful

[chaimaemanssouri]

This is the best vedeo i spent time on software devolopement

[CallousCoder]

Great advise and you’re not making false promises like some. I guess that getting into embedded is really hard without a background in EE as you’ll interact with pieces of electronics. And I’m sure you can learn EE from free resources but getting that work experience is going to be hard without a degree.

[monicamoore]

You are knowledgeable.. wish you were a tutor!! I’m changing careers soon🤓

[kikiriki]

A year later, I came across your channel. Thank you for motivating the non-sw community.

[oluwaseunsorinola]

9 months after and it's still hot! @cody Engel thank you for the advice, I saw this just about the time I want to take that jump.

[rubydev]

What about algorithms and data structures? If i choose the Android app development path, does it matter to learn them?

[mudiagaoneil]

I'm interested in becoming a software engineer but I'm middle aged. How do I stay focused? Thank you!

[erickserrano]

Cody, thanks for the video. I just finished my last course in school getting my AA. Android mobile engineering sounds cool when taking the free code camp which languages/certification should I focus on for this field ?

[Theasiankiddo]

Came across your YT channel, thanks for the insight I have been looking for about Software Engineering. I currently have zero knowledge about it, if there were books that you recommend or websites would be so helpful too! looking forward to more content!

[business_central]

Do you think we should accept being underpaid for first job ?

[education]

Hello Cody,
I want to become a software engineer. I have started to learn python from YouTube can you suggest me he right pathway to get into the field fast so I will land a good job?

[mpaginicholas]

Am from Uganda and I am interested in learning android software development from zero, will you assist me??

[interactivematt]

Nice video man! Need to get you a rigid wallet sponsorship for that thumbnail lol.

[abdullahebrahim]

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