How to get REAL experience (and make money) while you're learning to code

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[DorianDevelops]

What are some ways of getting real experience when you're learning to code that I didn't mention in the video? Let me know in the comments!

[anrilombard]

0:45 Open Source Projects and Software
1:37 Look for Friends and Family Members who need Websites
3:03 Look for Local Businesses or Organizations you want to help
3:27 Do Hackathons
3:35 Get Freelancers through meetups
4:30 Freelancing
5:20 Make your own experience (I personally build my friends websites)

My pleasure

[universecode]

As a self-taught Js - React developer, I tried to use all possible resources, blogs, youtube, udemy and other platforms, docs ... At some point I realized that creating projects and improving myself was the only thing I could do to compete, with those who had more experience than me. Sometimes it's really annoying, but if you don't get better, how can you think about getting hired. Then you move on to create a good Linkedin profile and a whole series of things that can help you, because only the code is not enough. 
Do not give up ✌🏻

[VictorAL]

I've paused the video at 0:26 to admire your desk setup. It feels amazing to look at, it certainly must be pleasurable to work on it too. My sincere congratulations for both your workspace and your content, I"ve been subscribed to your channel for a while now and your videos are meaningful.

[ibizawavey]

Guys here's real world advice, advice that your grandfather and then father should've told you. This whole world is about relationships! Who do you know and better yet, who knows you? Have you harnessed and nurtured these relationships? Do you treat people with kindness and respect? do you GIVE GIVE GIVE? NO? then you've got a long life ahead of you.

Yes, you must learn to code, YEs, you should have some proof of your work as a portfolio. Maybe you can even do a few projects for free but why do all of that when all you need to do is build great relationships in your industry, volunteer at events like hackernest etc etc. be in the know, be in the circles.

Great advice Dorian!!

[mark_pribylnov]

Idea for the next video:
How should you make first projects like to do app when you don't even know where to start: from scratch or following a tutorial? Which way is better?

Does following along tutorials make you "weaker", instead of putting yourself into struggle as there's no solution and you have to do it yourself?

[evancp]

After building some stuff, through whatever avenue you take, I would suggest to build a portfolio of work asap, it really makes a difference. I built a portfolio of project work i did through Udacity courses, and within a week of posting it on my Linkedin a connection suggested me to a freelancer with too much work on their hands. I'm now getting paid work that is something i can put down as legit experience, and will hopefully lead to something bigger in future.

[mada]

It's so annoying, I have learned a couple of programming language, fronted and backend frameworks and some complex topics like multi threading, system design...etc and off course algorithms and data structure. but still I can't get a job because I don't have a real job experience!

Update: I finally got a job.
I got interview invites from several companies after updating my resume (I think my old resume didn't impress the recruiters) and then I choose the higher paying job.
Thanks for your help

[htmoh]

Sometimes doing bootcamp or getting a degree in that field on paper (certificates) doesn't mean anything. If you can't demonstrate your skill. I did a bootcamp, c# an python. But still I have to continue self learning, currently started html, css an java.

[LittIeLamb]

Good Thumbnail, its dope seeing your progress, Salute form miami

[ShredNekM]

Thanks for all of your content Dorian! Been a fan for a couple months now :)

[jonathanlee]

Really good ideas! I never really thought of working on my own product/site as a means for gaining experience. That’s something that I will definitely put to use. Thanks Dorian!

[chrislinmamode]

Thank you so much! your video pushing me to get better. I'm not already work on this field (i'm student (CS)) but you make a lot of video which bringing more motivation to me.

[jennym]

The only way is to learn the syntax and reserved words. They are generally the same for each language. Create custom methods. Learn inheritance, recursion, etc. Learn DSA. Learn GUI. Learn how to read requirements to create programs from scratch. Set up UML and docs for your own projects. Debug. Clean code. That is how! Know how machine works

[HyperGaming-qctd]

Amazing guide for beginners like me to get a experience as a coder

[somedude]

Hi Dorian, I wanted to ask if you know why is it that almost anyone on youtube just talks about web developing as if it were the only area to chose when becoming a developer. Like, people tend to just ask, what do you aspire to be, a front-end dev, or a back-end one? But what if I just wanted to something else in coding? (also bootcamps and courses make emphasis on web developing) Since coding is an enormous field with a lot more stuff than just the web. (Also, since its such a well known field, thanks to this type of marketing everywhere, maybe its even harder for someone to start web developing with the amount of supply of new web devs compared to the demand) You could probably make a video showing the other sides of coding! thanks

[jonathanjohnson]

Love your attitude bro. Keep the content coming. 👌

[nicksrandomness]

Sometimes i'm negative in your comments but your motivation has dawned on me. Just launched a CSS/HTMLwebsite catered towards helping delivery workers out. Not sure if you would be willing to give a shotout to help a fellow developer. Either way you have good content man! keep it up!

[azremodeling]

I like your video they are real life experience, please make some video on affiliate marketing, or Click Bank. Thanks

[gevionshriken]

Great stream, as always. I appreciate the level-headed approach you take to the news and the markets. A lot has changed and that's on everything but the truth is I don't even care much about bullish or bearish market anymore because Mr Richard got me cover as I am comfortably making 1.5B T C monthly...