How I Went From ZERO to iOS Dev in 7 Months

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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[young]

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.

[IvoTsochev]

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. :)

[Daniel-szlq]

When you hit that brick wall and it's just you, Stackoverflow and Apple docs </3

[JhonGia]

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.

[CandiceKhannaApps]

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)

[jasonwhittaker]

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.

[TheNappyboy]

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!

[nickali]

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

[MobileDeveloper]

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

[JO]

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

[AvantjerTube]

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]

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

[ipprog]

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

[robbiexiong]

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.

[Xaxxus]

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.

[lesechko]

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 YouTube instead :) And again, thank you, Sean!

[yeabsiragashaw]

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 .

[skyknight]

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

[josesanchez-mirandaros]

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 :)

[lecomp]

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!