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Posted by ExcellentAd2437@reddit | learnprogramming | View on Reddit | 7 comments
Hello
I want to get into software engineering despite having no experience. People have said it’s possible within a year of constant practice so I don’t want to waste a ton of time looking for unhelpful courses ect. I started a codex one which was fun but unfortunately requires a subscription - I was wondering if anyone has any advice and learning recommendations. I was also wondering if anyone else started out similar to me and is now successful in their career path could share their learning path :))
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Dry-Hamster-5358@reddit
tbh the hardest part at the start is not learning syntax, it’s avoiding overwhelm. There are way too many courses/resources now, so beginners end up “researching how to learn” more than actually building things
imo pick one language, one decent course/path, and stick with it for a few months instead of constantly switching. Consistency matters way more than finding the perfect roadmap
Also, don’t wait until you “know enough” before building stuff. Even tiny projects help concepts click way faster than passive tutorials, and yeah, a year of focused practice can genuinely change a lot. not “senior engineer in 12 months” obviously, but definitely enough to become capable and start moving toward internships/junior work
bootyhole_licker69@reddit
freecodecamp and cs50 are good starts, then build tiny projects and put them on github. it’s way easier to learn than to actually find a job now
AccomplishedEase1569@reddit
Yeah the job market is pretty rough right now, even for people with experience 💀 I'd say focus on building stuff you actually care about instead of just tutorial projects - employers can tell the difference. Maybe start with something simple like a personal website or small tool you'd actually use, then gradually work up to bigger things 😂
ExcellentAd2437@reddit (OP)
Thankyou!!
SpeakMillenial@reddit
yeah I was lucky enough to start a decade ago where I managed to get a job after a few months with just the basics really. I can't imagine what the market is like for beginners now but learning to code is definitely easier than it was. All I can advise is build something as soon as possible. Brainstorm with AI to find anything which can help you personally with a hobby maybe. Then have AI help you build it but keep asking WHY it did something the way it did. This bits important and its how I mostly learnt from older devs in the early days. Eventually you want to be leading agent as your understanding grows