#1 Thing to Learn to Become a Self-Taught Programmer

How do you land a job as a self-taught programmer? Since I've started working with people directly to help them change careers I've noticed there is one thing that makes a huge difference from those who continuously struggle and those who make it. In this video I'll share what that is.

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[AndySterkowitz]

Did this video clarify some expectations you had about learning to code?

[jelmund]

Yesterday I landed my first web dev job after 6 months of teaching myself how to code! I still have to fully realize what I just achieved, but I am really happy about it!

[MyReviews_karkan]

Logic is never an issue for me, my issue is how to turn that logic into actual code. You'd need to memorize a ton of syntax. You have to know what syntax to use for certain things. I've managed to eliminate some of that issue by searching the right way. There is an answer for everything, you just need to search it right.

[InTheGlow]

I’m in my late 40’s and want to make a change in my career. I’m legitimately interested in this. And this is the best explanation I’ve heard. This is the approach I’ve always followed without realizing it. Thank you!!

[zedzedder]

I think the most important thing to learn is to be able sell yourself and the promise that even if you don't know something, you can learn it quickly. At least in my personal experience.

[jopetsumcad]

Back in the day we were taught flowcharts to visually see the logic instead of just coding. When you are able to visually see the logic and practice flowcharting enough, you will visually see the logic in the code itself

[aaronbono]

I have been programming, teaching and mentoring programmers for over two decades now and I have to say this is spot-on excellent advice. I have seen so many people come out of undergraduate and even PhD software engineering programs who can't code themselves out of a box and some of the best programmers I've had the opportunity to work with were self-taught and just learn to think like they're supposed to and don't get hung up on all the rules and semantics. As you say the syntax is important but you can always look things up on the internet, you need to learn to think like a programmer.

[mrfister]

I use logic to work out what I want to do, then I use Google to find the code I need to steal to do it.

[auctionmusic]

Your first app is always "hello world"

[jackjones]

Knowing is one thing, doing and applying the knowledge is another level.

[rogermarquezmedina]

As a 41-year-old dude just getting started with programming to expand my SEO capabilities and after watching dozens of different programming videos for beginners I can say without any doubt in my mind this is by far the best video tutorial I´ve ever watched on the topic.
I am very happy to have found your channel and I am looking forward to diving into it. Thank you so much for taking the time to produce these videos, keep up the good work!

[Cyber-Cameron]

I've had a million different things stopping me for years from doing coding. Whether it be tragic life events like both of my parents passing away, to just being lazy. But your videos mixed with being tired and exhausted from my current career (I do flooring. It sucks), I've finally sat down and started learning. So I just want to say thank you. I'm currently 23/almost 24. I'm hoping that by the time I'm 25 I will finally have a nice paying job in something I actually enjoy.

[code_kanga]

From experience there's a good argument to be made for not language hopping as a beginner. Stick with a language for long enough not to have to get caught up with the details of a language while you're learning the 'recipe' concepts.

[bazimtsweni]

I've been looking for this stepping stone for a while now.. thank you!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[gymwebplatform]

This video is really well laid out. Appreciate you taking the time to break this topic down.

[Jonathancabanyc]

I am very happy to find this video, I was never told to think this way about learning a programming language.

[lluunzt]

Hey Andy, Thanks for all the valuable info man! Always appreciate it

[Scottyhutch]

Thanks, bro. I love the stripped back chat style you have. It actually feels like your talking to us instead of the 'look at me! Look at my skills!' style the majority of people on YouTube have. Keep the vids coming and I'll keep listening and learning. Cheers!

[igneriilla]

Hey I found you back in 2018 before I started my coding bootcamp and you were pretty accurate at what to keep in mind before I started. Great job!

[armoredlumberjack]

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what i needed to hear.