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- Deciding to code
- Learning to code
- Job searching
- Navigating interviews
- Growing your career
- Going independent
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Deciding to code
- Do I need to be good at math?
- What if I’m more of a creative person?
- What if I’m more of a people person than a numbers person?
- How hard is coding?
- Am I too old to code?
- Am I too young to code?
- Am I too late to code?
- Is coding for someone like me?
- Is coding for someone who looks like me?
- What kinds of job can I get?
- What does a typical day in the life of a developer look like?
- How do I choose what path to take?
- How much should I expect to make?
- What if I never find passion?
- How can I know if I will enjoy this long-term?
- How long will it take to get my first coding job?
- What if I’m outside the United States?
Learning to code
- Where do I even start?
- What language should I learn first?
- How many languages should I know?
- Should I attend a bootcamp?
- Should I get a Computer Science degree?
- Should I study Computer Science concepts?
- Should I buy any books or courses?
- Should I attend any conferences?
- Should I blog?
- How do I find a mentor?
- How do I stay motivated?
- How do I build confidence?
- How do I overcome Imposter Syndrome?
- How do I collaborate with other developers?
- What communities should I join?
- What topics do I absolutely need to know?
- What makes a real developer? Am I good enough?
- What makes a great developer?
- Can you just give me a checklist to follow?
- Should I get involved in open source?
- How can I contribute to open source software?
- What is the difference between coding, programming, & software engineering?
- What is the difference between back-end & front-end web developement?
- Should I go full-stack?
- Why is learning to code so damn hard?
- What if I’m just not that talented at it?
Job searching
- Why does no one get me?
- Why are entry-level jobs so hard to find?
- Where do jobs come from?
- Why do junior roles have absurd requirements?
- When can I start applying for jobs?
- Is there a roadmap of technologies to know?
- How do I get a job without a Computer Science degree?
- How do I get a job with no experience?
- How do I write a great resume?
- How do I explain a large employment gap?
- Should I write cover letters?
- What makes a good portfolio?
- How many projects should my portfolio have?
- How many companies should I apply to?
- What are my actual chances of getting a job?
- How do I get my first job as a developer?
- Where do I find networking events?
- How should I setup my LinkedIn profile?
- How do I network with companies?
- How do I communicate my relevant experience?
- What size company should I join?
- What certifications should I get?
- How do I get more first interviews?
- What job roles are the best for new developers?
- What companies are best for new developers?
- Where can I find remote work?
- Is the job search a numbers game?
- What is a safe, time-tested job search strategy?
- How can I stop procrastinating?
Navigating interviews
- How should I prepare before an interview?
- Where should I start with algorithms?
- How should I study algorithms & data structures?
- How do I answer non-technical questions?
- What do I do if I can’t solve a problem?
- When should I follow-up after an interview?
- How do I negotiate for more?
- Should I work for equity?
Growing your career
- How do I stand out?
- How do I get paid more?
- How do I get paid a lot more?
- How do I keep up with new tech?
- How much complexity is enough?
- What should I specialize in?
- How can I get promoted?
- How can I change roles internally?
- Should I specialize in machine learning & artificial intelligence?
- Should I be a specialist or generalist?
- How long should I stay at a company?
- Which career ladder should I climb?
- When should I leave my job?
- Should I join a startup?
- How can I give back?
- How much money is enough?
- Should I go the management route?
- Should I get an MBA?
Going independent
- Should I freelance?
- Should I start my own company?
- When can I start freelancing?
- How do I get my first client?
- How do I get more clients?
- How do I find a mentor?
- How do I find work that I’m passionate about?
- How do I get the attention of non-technical clients?
- Should I get outside funding?
- Should I just build a B2B SaaS product?
- Should I learn to code as a non-technical founder?
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