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# [STTN Hacktoberfest 2022](https://techpickle.com/sttn-hacktoberfest-2022?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Have you thought about contributing to open-source software but haven't gotten around to it? Maybe you are already a seasoned contributor and looking for your next project. The Self-Taught Tech Network is here to help. With Hacktoberfest...

Oct 1, 2022 · 6 min read · techpickle.com  
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Self-taught to Senior in 4 years | On the path to becoming a solo builder

I come from a low-income background. I’m not someone who has been coding since the age of 12, or a child genius. I saw the direction the world was going in with tech and I wanted a piece. So through grit, determination, hard work and late nights, I taught myself to code. I landed a developer job and in under two years, I had doubled my salary. Then within 4 years I became a senior. I had the same opportunities as everyone else. I learnt that you have to work harder, faster and smarter to get where you want to be. I am writing here, because no matter your background, income or lifestyle, you can do it too. The developer journey is far from easy, but if you stick with it, I promise it will be rewarding.

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