⚡️Choose Python as your first programming language for its simplicity, versatility, and conciseness.
💻Learn programming by coding instead of just watching others code.
🔧Build your own projects to gain real-world experience and create a portfolio.
📚Complete the Google Data Structures and Algorithms course to prepare for interviews.
💪Stay determined and keep applying for software engineer positions, even through rejections.
Which programming language should I start with?
—Python is recommended for its simplicity and versatility.
Should I watch coding tutorials or learn by coding?
—Learning by coding is more effective as it allows you to practice and debug errors.
What kind of projects should I work on?
—Start with beginner-level projects like web crawlers or alarm clocks.
How do I prepare for coding interviews?
—Complete the Google Data Structures and Algorithms course and practice coding questions on websites like Leetcode.
What should I do if I face rejections in job interviews?
—Stay determined, learn from the experience, and keep applying for software engineer positions.
00:00The author shares their journey from writing their first program to landing a job at Amazon and Google without a computer science degree or bootcamp.
02:12Choosing Python as the first programming language for its simplicity, versatility, and conciseness.
03:40Learning programming by coding instead of just watching tutorials or courses.
04:40Building own projects to gain real-world experience and create a portfolio.
05:43Completing the Google Data Structures and Algorithms course to prepare for coding interviews.
07:11Staying determined and persevering through rejections in the job application process.
