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Technology

How to become a Software Developer

From no experience: every step, how long it takes, and the credential it earns.

Time to get there
1–3 years
Typical pay
$85k–$130k
Starting from
No experience
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The steps

  1. 1

    Learn one language properly

    JavaScript or Python. Breadth across five is worth less than depth in one.

    4–8 months

    Course that covers thisA Gentle Introduction To JavaScript For Absolute BeginnersUdemy · around $19.99 →
  2. 2

    Build real projects

    Three things that work and are deployed. This is your actual resume.

    3–6 months

    Course that covers thisThe Complete HTML & CSS Course and ProjectsUdemy · around $19.99 →
  3. 3

    Learn Git and how teams work

    Branches, pull requests, code review. Missing this shows immediately.

    1 month

  4. 4

    Get through the interview loop

    Data structures and algorithms practice — separate from building, and necessary.

    2–4 months

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