How I learned to Code in 6 MONTHS & Got a Job Offer (Self-Taught)

I first watched your portfolio video sometime last year. Then, I started following your channel and eventually came across this video. Now, I have come back to thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us on YouTube. Thanks to you, I have landed my first job and I am so excited. Thank you for everything!

"Stupid levels of self-confidence, that`s what makes the world go around" I love the fact how simple yet powerful this is.

Just started studying and training coding and programming part time while working my 9-5 yesterday. I’m done with dead end jobs man. Thanks for the inspiration!

As an old timer who was in the software business for over 30 years (I still code for fun, at 61 years old) it warms my heart to see so many people in the comments who are beginning their journey into software development/engineering.

I am almost 38yo with a background in tattooing, life brought me to Colombia (I am from Chile) and i realized tattooing is way to cheap here. Needed to change career path and now i am studying front end development because i wanna land a remote job... this video has inspired me. Love the content... I hope this can inspire others too

Not a big commenter on YouTube but I feel it's warrented! I'm still early in my path of self teaching and even now I'm having some doubts but you're the first video I've watched where someone talks about some things that seem so obvious but you just don't think about. Realizing that even though I don't even know how to be a full stack developer, when I do learn I'm still only going to be a resume unless I reach out really helps me to think about what I need to do moving forward. Thanks for taking the time to share, hearing about someone else's past makes me sure I have a future!

This was possibly the most use full road map i have watched, it definitely gave me the inspiration to keep going.

Great mindset and confidence man……winning combination right there. No way you’ll lose with that pushing you forward!

I've been coding and learning on and off for the past 4 months and this is by far the BEST video I've seen that gives not only a realistic point of view on how to become a developer, but also giving incredible direction. Thanks James.

I appreciate the length and sincerity of this video. More power!

Hi from Peru. A fantastic journey, I can relate to many things you talked about, in my case I switched from Architecture to Software engineering. I remember approving my college thesis dissertation and the next day starting learning coding. All my professors thought I was crazy to leave the career/grad school opportunities from one day to another, but I wanted to learn to code a couple of years ago before graduating and like challenges lol. The journey is not easy definitely but the rewards, especially in terms of emotions and personal growth are unique. Never would change this. Totally agree with the importance of working on projects and the portfolio. My advice to everyone is to send that email to the CEO, ask if you have questions, contact companies, or startups, and look for that opportunity. And also this industry is so inclusive, so attitude and how you approach this journey matters a lot. Everyone has their own times and pathways and each pathway is unique and sometimes not linear. There is no age to start coding. And, I am so glad to meet someone who also transitions to tech. Many successes in your channel.

This must be the best video concerning this kind of journey I have ever watched. I learned so much, much appreciated bro.

Dude, you are a life saver! Thank you so much for this. I was in the tutorial hell, and for two weeks now I'm following your roadmap and been really putting myself into it. Thank you so much

Starting my coding journey and I really appreciate how you broke everything down clearly. Thank you

Loved this so much! So clear cut, well structured and very well presented!

Congratulations on this my friend, I'm happy that you managed to do this, I was very motivated by this video when I watched it, thank you very much 👏, I really need to learn these things.

I began learning programming in January of last year and landed my first job as a frontend developer in July. Now, it has been over a year, and I'm working as a full-stack developer at the same company. Hard work is essential, but luck also plays a significant role. You can enhance your luck by continuously improving your skills. If you don't secure a job within the first 12 months, don't be discouraged. Getting a job during your first year of learning is indeed challenging.

Haven't view any of your videos yet other than this one but have already felt the confidence. You are such a powerful gifted speaker. Earned a new sub. Tropical greetings from the Pacific

My dude took a 5 hour python course and added it to the list of his skills. You either have 150iq or you're hella confident. Kudos to you, I would never have the audacity

Loved this video. Your story is impressive and I feel a bit inspired. It's so good to hear a no-nonsense take on landing a new job. I've been looking for 6 months now and this video gave me some cracking ideas. Thanks!