--- title: "Discussion on \"Here's How I'm Paving My Path to Becoming a Software Engineer💻\" | Hashnode" description: "Discussion on \"Here's How I'm Paving My Path to Becoming a Software Engineer💻\". Everything I've accomplished in my first 3 months in tech." url: "https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92" --- [Feed](https://hashnode.com/feed) / Discussion # [Here's How I'm Paving My Path to Becoming a Software Engineer💻](https://lynkim.hashnode.dev/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Everything I've accomplished in my first 3 months in tech. Nov 19, 2021 · 9 min read · lynkim.hashnode.dev Updated Dec 7, 2021 Read the article - [#100daysofcode](https://hashnode.com/tag/100daysofcode) - [#junior-developer](https://hashnode.com/tag/junior-developer) - [#software-engineering](https://hashnode.com/tag/software-engineering) - [#career](https://hashnode.com/tag/career) - [#learning-journey](https://hashnode.com/tag/learning-journey) ## Written by [Lyn Kim (she/her)](https://hashnode.com/@onwardLyn) @onwardLyn · California, USA [View profile](https://hashnode.com/@onwardLyn) Urban Designer to Software Engineer Hi everyone! Lyn here~🥰 I'm a software engineer with a background in urban design and environmental studies. I love sharing my ideas and thoughts about all things career-change, health and being a #womanintech! I'm currently based in SoCal☀️ and happily working as a full-stack software engineer at a mental health startup. On my free time, you can catch me hiking/backpacking in the Eastern Sierras⛰️, teaching silly tricks to my rescue pup Yani🐕, discovering new hole-in-the-wall restaurants🍣 with my food-loving husband and patiently working on mastering my latte art☕. ## Responses 7 Markdown supported · ⌘↵ to post [Jerome Harley](https://hashnode.com/@jerome345) [Mar 18, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/62344203bef4c71aa6f0dadf) Hello, the time has come when you need to have [pest control software](https://fieldworkhq.com/industries/pest-control-software/) in order for your business to be able to grow without the virus. Choosing the best pest control software for your business can have a powerful impact on your productivity. Fieldworkhq can help your workforce avoid downtime, attract customers, get organized, and integrate everything into one reliable software platform. [Gabor Pfalzer](https://hashnode.com/@pfalzergbr) [Dec 29, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/61cc1c7f5e8b9423aa06a646) Really cool to read your thought process starting out, and transition to the new field from an existing career track. It's great to see your decision making process here. Good luck with your journey, looking forward to the 6 month update! [Daniel Healy](https://hashnode.com/@web-dev-dan) [Nov 23, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/619c91f2f0e6cf143c11e33e) Really enjoyed reading this article, Lyn! Very impressive how much you've organised your journey so far! Good luck with bootcamp and I look forward to reading your next blog 🥳 [Daniel Cranney](https://hashnode.com/@danielcranney) [Nov 22, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/619b3a805bb9cc256fc6bc7c) Lyn I love this article! It’s great to learn more about the path you’ve taken and you bring so much positivity to the community! Hope boot camp goes well 😀 [Özer Tayiz](https://hashnode.com/@ozercodesblockchain) [Nov 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/61993566df376a260c5892ab) This is a very good write-up. And both freecodecamp and The Odin Project are great resources for learning web development. I though about that path a couple years ago, but they seemed intimidating. They have hundreds if not thousands of hours of training. It is a good thing for long-term in-depth learning, but I needed something that I can handle in a couple months. [Kieran Roberts](https://hashnode.com/@kieran6roberts) [Nov 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/6197bcee5bb9cc256fc68382) Great write-up [Lyn Kim](https://hashnode.com/@onwardLyn)! Reminds me a lot of my first few months of learning and there are lots of great tips in there for others starting the journey. Best of luck with your bootcamp 🙌 [Lyn Kim (she/her)](https://hashnode.com/@onwardLyn) [Nov 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/6197bcee5bb9cc256fc68382#reply-61985d0a5bb9cc256fc68d1c) Thank you, Kieran!! I appreciate your words of encouragement! Can't wait for my 6-month update😎 [Sumudu Siriwardana](https://hashnode.com/@sumudusiriwardana) [Nov 19, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/619733ba0b25eb28701f700a) This is a great write up for all the people who are starting their programming journey! Your journey is amazing and well organized. Really admire your dedication and hard work , Lyn! Good luck! 😊 [Lyn Kim (she/her)](https://hashnode.com/@onwardLyn) [Nov 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/heres-how-im-paving-my-path-to-becoming-a-software-engineer/6196f393db238d58f5e23b92/comment/619733ba0b25eb28701f700a#reply-61985c56df376a260c58836f) Thank you, Sumudu!! That means so much coming from you! You are also an incredibly hard working person and there's so much we can all learn from your amazing work ethic!🙌