I've just been told in 6 weeks I'll have no job 😔
I've luckily survived the lay-offs however the company I worked for (for 14 years) didn't. Having been loyal for so long I've no idea how to write my resume now days or where to start. Still in shock.
If you know any remote…
Imagine if Facebook said Myspace already did it.
Imagine if Netflix said TV already did it.
Imagine if WhatsApp said mobile carriers already did it.
Your idea doesn't need to be new, it just needs to be better.
Find what services are missing and improve it.
#CodeNewbie
I've been coding for 10 years and still Google the most basic stuff daily.
It's ok not to know everything, no one does. What is important is your Googling skills.
Knowing what to Google is one of the most important skills you can have as a developer.
Silicon Valley is such a great show for developers. If you still haven't seen it I highly recommend you check it out. It gives me great motivation in my career.
I'm reaching the 10 year mark at my current job. Had nothing but basic HTML and CSS skills. I taught myself JavaScript and moved onto full-stack NodeJS applications.
Now I'm leading the company in development. Something I never thought I'd do.
It. is. possible.
I'm a 100% self taught developer. I've been coding for 10 years now.
I make mistakes daily.
I google things daily.
I'm still learning daily.
If I can do this, you can too.
#100DaysOfCode
#CodeNewbie
Your learning order should be:
1. HTML
2. CSS
3. JavaScript
4. NodeJS
Each number relies on the previous number to make sense. Don't skip ahead because you'll only make it harder.
#100DaysOfCode
#CodeNewbie
I’ve been coding in Virtual Reality using
@ImmersedVR
and hand tracking. The keyboard overlays your own making it much easier to type.
The video doesn’t do it justice. It’s much clearer, and easier to read in the headset.
We’re finally making strides in VR. 🔥
#DEVCommunity
I'll take a dev who's willing to learn, over an arrogant 'know it all' any day.
It's not just about skills. It's about your manner, your openness to new ideas, your willingness to help those around you.
That's lead developer material. That's a person worth investing in.
My developer process step by step:
1. Struggle for a few hours
2. Youtube tutorials
3. StackOverflow
4. Asking for help.
5 Give up & read documentation
The reason developers struggle with Imposter Syndrome is because they compare their "behind-the-scenes" with everyone else's "highlight reel."
Believe me. Myself and others all struggle just as much as you do. We're in this together.
Microsoft have just released , an online version of
@code
in your browser.
But I wanted to show you something, so far it's working on
@Xbox
@MicrosoftEdge
I'm coding on an Xbox. 🤯
An important tip is to make developer friends that motivate and challenge you. ♥️
So I created a quick tool that lets you find developers that are tweeting near your location. 🌍
Introducing Developer Friends ->
#100DaysOfCode
#CodeNewbie
#DEVcommunity
If you're stuck with basic HTML and CSS skills but need a job asap.
The email development career is still a very strong option and only requires HTML and CSS. A lot of people don't realise this is an option.
It can also expand into campaign management and Digital Marketing.
What you need to become a Developer:
- Motivation
- Passion
- Determination
- Curiosity
What you don't need:
- A maths degree
- A computer science degree
- Student debt
One thing I hate about coding tutorials is when you're fully focused, taking notes, you got this, and then they say:
"But don't do this. I'll show you another way."
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
Some things I would *recommend*
- A github with repos of past work/projects
- Showcase your work with an online portfolio
- Share your work on social media
- Get on LinkedIn
- Create a professional social media presence
Make yourself desirable & recruiters will find you.
Every CSS stylesheet I create always starts with this.
If you set box-sizing: border-box; on an element, padding, and border are included in the width and height. The * indicates every element.
This can help prevent unexpected results when dealing with margin and padding.
One thing I enjoy about being a developer is being given a challenge.
"Do this, make it work".
I have to research, try, error, learn, research try ....repeat until I get it.
That feeling of saying, "I got it working!" is unmatchable.
A lot of people feel like they aren't cut out to be a developer, or that you need an advanced or technical background.
Before I was a dev, I was a simple cashier in a liquor store.
How about you?
#BeforeIWasADev
#100DaysOfCode
#CodeNewbie