With NO knowledge/experience, can you get into the coding/programming industry?

[hatealot]

if ur not good at math then probably no

This is not necessarily true for entry level.

It's more logic based.

 

[the bossman]

Intellectually it's very little I don't think I can do when I apply myself, I'm moreso worried about if the politics is super heavy in that industry. I have tattoos and a deep voice. Plus I'm growing my plaits back out.

Majority of tech is becoming 100% WFH so your physical appearance will matter very little unless you're physically working inside of a law firm or bank office or some shyt.

If you have the time, work ethic, and patience you will be able to make it no problem. There's far far more demand for tech skills than there is available supply in the US even with all the immigrants here.

 

[Regular Developer]

PM this spread sheet

PM this spreadsheet please

Didn't realize it didn't show the link:

https://docs. google. com/spreadsheets/d/1A2PaQKcdwO_lwxz9bAnxXnIQayCouZP6d-ENrBz_NXc/edit

 

[Youhadasparkwhenustarted]

Seems like if you're just looking for a field that's tech related and pays well, you're probably better off getting into networking while learning a coding language on the side. I'm studying for my CCNA while dabbling in python at the moment.

 

[Illuminatos]

Good luck with those interview questions. I went to school for programming and have a degree in software development and was still shook from the interview questions.

 

[desjardins]

We look for intelligent people.
I've worked with people who had degrees in philosophy, physics, and literature before. I don't even have a computer science degree and basically taught myself on the job after finessing my way in, it's possible.
Practice leetcode and begin building some kind of portfolio on github if you have absolutely no related background

 

[Chrishaune]

Indians, Asians, CACs and White pitched voice negroes whom only out for self mostly dominate that field. Good luck champ

Sounds like an experienced man to me


A lot of these industries talk about they want the "best and the brightest", but all that usually means is throwing away your morals and worshipping at the altar of your job.

The happiest black men I've come in contact with are usually one's that found a way to get out of the rat race.

 

[DJ Paul's Arm]

I got in tech support 10 years ago with less than 3 years of basic customer service experience. All I have is a BA in English. You just gotta look

 

[rbksNgirbauds]

Good luck with those interview questions. I went to school for programming and have a degree in software development and was still shook from the interview questions.

Did you eventually get over the hump?

 

[WesCrook]

….

 

[Doobie Doo]

Same rules apply today, get in an entry level position with a company that is willing to train you and advance your education/career with on the job training. They will pay you for your learning if they are an established company

 

[Geek Nasty]

The industry is starving for people. I'd recommend certing up with what people are looking for in job postings. People at my job are always leaving because salaries are so competitive now. I've had 3-4 old coworkers hit me up with job offers.

If you aren't a techie and aren't inclined, it might not be for you. But there's HIGH demand.

 

[Michael's Black Son]

No.

 

[Prince.Skeletor]

No to all of it, you might as well ask...."If I have no music experience, can I produce music for The Weeknd?"...

.

But you can also say "If I have no music experience, can I produce music for The Joe Budden?"

And the answer would be yes

 

[L&HH]

You get treated different as a programmer. They tend to respect you more. But really it's a company by company basis. Some might treat u like shyt. The only issues I've had so far was my first job I was underpaid then my 2nd job I was the only dev on the marketing team so I was overworked. But now I'm at a fortune 500 and shyt is sweet for the most part. If your company sucks you can find a job in a week once you have experience because devs are so in demand so you're never truly stuck in a bad situation. You can kind of pick what and who u work for. You have a lot of power as a programmer tbh

I was going to say these ppl have no idea what their talking. The demand is HIGH in EVERYTHING tech related right now. Literally the ENTIRE WORLD relies on tech in some capacity. EVERY company, govt entity, hospital, etc needs tech talent and the supply is estremely low. Now imagine if you’re just competent at it? So in short answer to OP yes you can go from knowing nothing to getting I. The industry within a relatively reasonable amount of time. And like dude said especially if you’re willing to lie on your resume.