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Programming Is Not Enough | 7 Additional Skills You Need
With all the new technologies out there, being a developer in the …
ChatGPT Code Interpreter plugin! | What do we do now?
The ChatGPT Code Interpreter plugin was announced on July 6, 2023 and …
Why Most Self-Taught Developers NEVER Land The Job
The truth of the matter is that many self-taught developers will never …
Why Self Taught Developers SHOULD Get Certified
There seems to be a lot of backlash out there about the validity of IT …
My Unconventional, Self-Taught, Coding Story | Unedited
Here's an unedited, unscripted account of my journey of learning to …
REAL Uses of ChatGPT as a Developer | 12 Practical Examples
There are a lot of videos showing UNIQUE ChatGPT use cases and …
Become a Web Developer From Scratch in 2023
The Exact Blueprint… The Exact Course… And How To Land …
Learn to Code With Meta Engineers
Meta just launched two brand new Professional Developer Certificates …
How To Become A Software Engineer in Six Months: A Blueprint
Learning to code in six months is most definitely an achievable goal. …
How To Become a Web Developer Without a Degree in ONE Course
In this post, you'll learn how to become a Web Developer without a …
How To Get Paid More as a Software Developer in 2022
This tech industry is in a golden age and demand for software …
My Favorite Udemy Python Courses of 2021: Top 5
In this post, we'll look at 5 of the best Udemy Python Courses of 2021 …
Do I Need to Know Math to Code? Advice From A Self-Taught Programmer
Teaching yourself to code? How much math do you need to know to have a …
How to Find Freelance Work Online as a Web Developer
Are you interested in finding freelance work online, but not sure …
How to Change Careers to Software Engineer: Three Paths for 2022
Can you change careers and become a software engineer in 2022? Is this …
How to Stay In Demand as an Aging Developer
Turning 40 this year gave me a lot to think about in regards to my own …
My Favorite Udemy Course of 2021 as a Software Developer
It's been a while since I've been this excited about a Udemy course. …
Your First Developer Job - 10 Things You Should Know
So you've landed your first developer job .... or perhaps you've …
Top 8 Places to Find Developer Jobs Online
Landing that first developer job can be hard, but knowing the right …
The Learn to Code Blueprint is Now FREE
As of today, January 20, 2020, my 6-month, Learn to Code Blueprint …
5 Tips For Junior Web Developer Growth In 2021
It's a brand new year with new opportunities. In this post, I want to …
My #1 Resource To Pass Your AWS Certification
An AWS Certification is a highly sought after skill these days. If you …
Best Skillshare Courses For Web Developers 2019 (by language)
Skillshare remains a top learning resource for web developers looking …
The Best Resource For Learning Angular in 2019
Angular is still a very thriving and healthy framework regardless of …
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome For Good!
I've overcome imposter syndrome for good as a developer. It no longer …
How To Be A Successful Web Developer on Upwork
In this video I'll walk you through my own personal Upwork profile and …
Why Is Software Development Such a Fulfilling Career?
Here are three key reasons why I think Software Development is such a …
How I Learned to Code at 34 and How You Can Do The Same Regardless Of Age
Software development isn't just for people fresh out of college or …
A Resume Template for Software Developers to Help You Land the Job
Creating a concise, yet impactful, resume is very important in landing …
Why I Stopped Freelancing and Became an Employee Again
Just recently I stopped freelancing and became an employee again. Why …
How to Defeat Imposter Syndrome For Good and Move On as a Confident Developer
I'm done with Imposter Syndrome. It no longer affects me a single bit. …
What programming language should I learn in 2019? (the opinionated guide)
If you are looking for a new language or framework to learn this year, …
Best Skillshare Web Developer Courses For November 2018
Skillshare has been a wonderful new resources for me personally for a …
Learning to Code Later in Life: Am I Too Old To Code?
Are you learning to code, or considering learning to code, but feel …
How To Find Your Specific Calling In Web-Based Business
The debates around calling, passion, and profit are very …
The ONE THING That Will Help You Reach Your Coding Career Goals
What are your coding career goals? To learn to code and become a …
5 Growth-Stunting Habits To Avoid As You Learn To Code
Are you learning to code at a good pace and making steady progress …
Learn To Code And Get A Job In Six Months: A Step by Step Blueprint
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All of the information below can now be found in …
The Mindset You Should Adapt To Pass Your Next Coding Interview
Meet Kathy
Let me introduce a lady by the name of Kathy.
It's Monday …
Anyone Can Build A Website, Yes, But Here Are Three Web Skills Certain To Keep You In Demand
Its, 2017. We have very intelligent page builders, easy assembly sites …
From CodeNewbie To Full Time Freelancer In One Year-Part 5: Not A Designer
Part 5: Not A Designer
In Part 4, I discussed how a short stint …
From CodeNewbie To Full Time Freelancer in One Year – Part 3: Website
Part 3: Website
In the last post I talked about learning to code, …
From CodeNewbie To Full Time Freelancer in One Year – Part 2: Training
Part 2: Training
So I ended my previous post with the resolution to …
From CodeNewbie To Full Time Freelancer in One Year - Part 1: The Beginnings
Part 1: The Beginnings
So it's been one year since I began my coding …
CodeNewbie, How To Find Your Niche In Coding
It's a given that one will not be very successful trying to learn …
Hate Your Job, Hate Your Life: Change Begins Today
“People usually underestimate the influence of their career on their …
After Being Outsourced, It Is Time For A Major Change
Everyone knew it was coming; it was just a matter of time. Yesterday, …
The 'Why' Of This Pursuit
Why would a 35-year-old, married, father of 4, with a fairly stable …
The Journey Begins
So yesterday, December 12, 2016, I began what will be an intense, six …