The Process From Zero Programming Knowledge to Software Development Job

Let's take a look at the overall workflow of going from zero programming knowledge to landing that job as a software developer. There are thousands of different caveats and ways to accomplish this, but this is based on my personal experience and what I've learned along the way.
I want to look at the big picture here to allow you to visualize the overall process, so I may be glossing over some details that you may deem important. Any questions you may have about those details I overlook very well may have been discussed in-depth in a previous video on the channel. Or you can just comment below and I'll help you out.

This video was sponsored by Skillshare.

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I share and document my experiences on topics including computer science, software engineering, and iOS development. I'm a full-time Software Engineer and a part-time YouTuber & iOS developer. My hobbies outside of what's been mentioned include surfing, snowboarding, hunting, fishing, and playing video games.

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[fknight]

This video is very much an open conversation. Please be sure to ask any questions you may have. The goal of this video was to give you a basic outline of how the process works and what you can look forward to over the next few years of your journey.

[ImBlox]

Skateboarding is my passion but programming keeps me intrigued and bills need to get paid so yeah, now I’m here

[BiancaAguglia]

"For starters, you need to have an ambition to code. If you don't have an ambition to code, you're never going to actually learn how to code." 😊 So true. Another great video.

[comicstwisted]

I made a heading on html, google where u at?

[jdnoguera]

I just started my journey but I really like the idea that coding isn’t such an exact science and I like that it’s heavily based on problem solving. I’ve had a lot of jobs but coding definitely feels the most intellectually rewarding for me.

[vont]

Love how you pointed out the negotiation aspect. People need to make sure they are properly compensated for their work.

[ihavediedalot]

You were apologizing at the end for rambling which, maybe for video editing's sake, you prefer not to do. But if you try to not ramble for the sake of the audience I have to disagree! I might be in the minority but I find the little spots of repeating yourself and throwing in extra examples to be really helpful!

[dyssus]

In this day and age I can't belive HR don't know more about dev. if they hire for a technical role, that baffels me. Good vid bud!

[seefore]

I know you're probably trying not to freak people out, but there is a lot more to it than 'learn to code'. Picking a lane and a set of relevant tools increases your chances a lot. Corporate web developer? .Net core, IIS, Visual Studio, C#, Javascript/CSS/HTML. Data Engineer? SQL, Python, AWS, NoSQL, Hadoop. Etc. Always good to know GIT, ticketing systems, diagramming, and documentation. Learn popular frameworks, libraries, and IDEs within your lane.

[hunterbowman]

Just started my BS in computer science w/ conc in software engineering today. Your videos definitely have me feeling a little more prepared for this journey.

[joelmason]

Awesome video! Currently attending Texas Tech for a Information Technology degree and this was a huge boost. Thanks for the video!! Keep going!

[rooosternoname]

I just landed my first Software Developer job. I start in two weeks. Luckily, I landed this one year before I graduate college.

[ProgramadorSagaz]

This is definitely something I would love to see 7 years ago ... Liked it before watching :)

[dean]

Thanks Forrest! You're the man. this particular video isn't quite for me because I have a CS degree and I've been in the industry for several years, but you really know your stuff. I hope you get many more subscribers soon

[camiloguzman]

Forrest thanks deeply for all the key aspects of becoming a Software Engineer. Dont worry over getting to much long, sometimes its difficult simplifing things and you sell it well.

[worldshaper]

Thank you for being honest, brother. I ramble a lot too. That's one of the reasons I am learning how to code. So I can ramble in my code and create new procs.

[andre-barrett]

Great tips for getting into a professional career. I've been a software engineer for over 20+ years so I know the industry well. Let's keep sharing the knowledge bro

[codetutorialzone]

Thank you, your video really helped me to map out my path to becoming a software engineer.

[matttorrence]

Does a guy in his 40s have a chance of learning this stuff? I used to program in basic on the home computer back in the 80s… But that’s it…

[នៅពេលទំនេរ]

Im here because im abit lose about my programming skill. I feel not confident with my skill. And this video help a lot. Thank you