Saki BaskenforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Oct 21, 2024How to Transition from Stay-at-Home Freelancing Parent to Developer: A Bootcamp Survivor’s GuideAfter months of endless job applications, networking, and studying, I accepted an offer in January to work full-time as a developer. It wasn’t smooth sailing, and I won’t lie — the road was very bumpy. So to help others out, I want to share my story....Discusstech journey
Isha Soniishayy.hashnode.dev·Sep 20, 2024From Finance to the Defence to Product Design: A Tale of Transition and Transformation 🚀Hey everyone, I’m Isha Soni, and I wanted to share a bit about my journey. Currently, I’m working as a Product Designer at a startup in Bangalore, but the path to get here wasn’t straightforward—it was full of twists, turns, and a lot of growth. Afte...Discuss·1 likeProduct Design
Tooba JamalforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Jun 20, 2024How to Become a Technical Writer – A Guide for DevelopersBeing a top-notch developer was my dream – until I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my technical knowledge to earn a living. That's right: I'm talking about becoming a technical writer. And if you're a developer, you may be in a g...DiscussCareer Change
Beau CarnesforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Feb 7, 2024Career Change to Code GuideThere are many people who want to change careers to become a software developer but don't know what the optimal path is. There are many challenges and uncertainties that accompany such a significant change. We just posted a course on the freeCodeCamp...DiscussCareer Change
German CoccaforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Aug 15, 2022My First Year as a Professional Developer – Tips for Getting into TechHi everyone! In this article I'll share my thoughts on my first year of professional experience as a software developer. It's almost been two years since I got into coding and a year since I became a full-time dev. I started writing this article mere...Discusscareer advice
Sophia IroegbuforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Jul 29, 2022How to Choose a Tech Career – A Career Changer's GuideChoosing a tech career can be tricky because there are many possible paths to choose from. There's Web Development, Machine Learning, Data Science, DevOps, and many more. But the good news is you don't necessarily have to be a developer to be in the ...Discusscareer advice
Zubin PratapforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Jul 13, 2022Coding Interview Prep for Big Tech (FAANG) – And How I Became A Google EngineerWhen I changed careers from lawyer to software engineer at Google, I published 10 big ideas that helped me make that massive transition. Since then I’ve had a ton of questions from people asking me questions about: How I taught myself new skills Ho...Discusscareer advice
freeCodeCampforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Jun 9, 2022In-Demand Tech Skills for 2022 –Lessons Learned from Candidate Data from 191 CountriesBy Jakub Kubrynski A popular Chinese proverb says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The same applies to acquiring new tech skills. No matter if you’re a junior developer or a seasoned software engineer, ...DiscussCareer Change
Luke CicilianoforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·May 16, 2022Should I Be A Developer? How to Pick a Career as a ProgrammerFew things are as important as picking your career path. And consequently, fewer decisions are harder to make. It is, after all, hard to know whether or not you’ll like something that you’ve never done. If you choose a career path based on the wrong ...Discusscareer advice
Jessica WilkinsforfreeCodeCampfreecodecamp.org·Mar 28, 2022What Is it Like to Work as a Junior Developer?If you're studying to become a professional developer, you might be wondering what a junior developer does on the job. In this article, I will talk about the typical day of a junior developer and what to expect on the job. The Onboarding Process When...DiscussCareer Change