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  • @NickWhite
    @NickWhite Жыл бұрын

    Start building your blockchain apps in JavaScript with Lisk now: clik.cc/gUr2q

  • @masternobody1896

    @masternobody1896

    Жыл бұрын

    rip after getting 1000 rejection from fang. i still got rejected

  • @devl0ver666

    @devl0ver666

    Жыл бұрын

    i dont know why but i like you.. as a inluencer on me , thank you for your helping content , GURU ji

  • @aarondiaz_14
    @aarondiaz_14 Жыл бұрын

    You're 100% right. By following a very similar path, I went from having no coding experience to becoming a full stack engineer in a local small web development startup. I managed to land a job by teaching myself the MERN stack (Mongoose, Express, React and Node) under 3 months. I also learned how to use Next, a full stack framework for production. It's my favorite framework to date. I personally recommend that all those who have already mastered the MERN stack learn it. Update 1: Thank you guys for all the support. This is the first time I've received this many likes. I'd just like you to know that I have an interview scheduled for next week with one of the biggest web development companies in my country. I'll finally be able to make more than minimum wage despite the fact I don't have a degree and I'm not currently enrolled in university. Please, wish me luck.

  • @breakpause6082

    @breakpause6082

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HrissW KZread maybe or the internet

  • @davidrlifts

    @davidrlifts

    Жыл бұрын

    You went from 0 coding to learning all that & landing that job in under 3 months..?..

  • @aarondiaz_14

    @aarondiaz_14

    Жыл бұрын

    @@davidrlifts Yep. I didn't have any projects nor any kind of experience working in the tech industry. I did drop out of school so I could learn as much as possible. I was and still am very motivated.

  • @davidrlifts

    @davidrlifts

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aarondiaz_14 what sources did you mainly use to acquire your knowledge/skills? I been studying JavaScript on freecodecamp for 2 weeks and am halfway through the ES6 section. I haven't learned any html or css at all yet. Any advice?

  • @jaydenrussell7491

    @jaydenrussell7491

    Жыл бұрын

    Is another approach if you mostly learn backend language like c++ and java with zero to no experience in front-end.

  • @foreducation408
    @foreducation408 Жыл бұрын

    God damn that is soo accurate line "Company treat us like numbers and we should treat company like numbers" totally agree with that.

  • @gooze3888

    @gooze3888

    Жыл бұрын

    Dont use Gods name in vain :(

  • @Illmare

    @Illmare

    Жыл бұрын

    I learned that very late in my career unfortunately.

  • @aarondiaz_14

    @aarondiaz_14

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, this is true. Companies will hardly give you a raise even if you are performing well and they can afford it, and they will never hesitate to fire you if someone better comes along or they have to cut costs. Being always in search of a new job is the only real way to increase your salary and get any sort of job security. I've been doing that ever since I joined the industry, and a few days ago I managed to get an interview for one of the biggest web development companies in my country.

  • @DevPrince
    @DevPrince Жыл бұрын

    Thank for pointing out Social Presence is also important for jobs. Keep it up Nick!

  • @shahirabdullah5438
    @shahirabdullah5438 Жыл бұрын

    Very clean and precise. Thank you for this

  • @wedidntplanthis
    @wedidntplanthis Жыл бұрын

    great advice! replayed a few times to catch it all! Thank you for the insight nick!

  • @honestabe_9207
    @honestabe_9207 Жыл бұрын

    I think this is a pretty solid rundown… Thanks Nick!

  • @pauljoseph3081
    @pauljoseph308110 ай бұрын

    Continue doing what you're doing man. You're such an inspiration!

  • @indrajitsarkar3169
    @indrajitsarkar3169 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for all the tips, only thing left for me now to start applying.

  • @imagist.
    @imagist. Жыл бұрын

    Pretty solid input Nick. Thanks man

  • @rudycarv2197
    @rudycarv2197 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick for your Insights it really helped with some questions that I had on the back of my mind. Great Content

  • @tomwalker7063
    @tomwalker7063 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @lowercasegoon5231
    @lowercasegoon5231 Жыл бұрын

    main part of the video starts @ 2:00

  • @BusinessWolf1

    @BusinessWolf1

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @MehediHassan-pn5uc
    @MehediHassan-pn5uc Жыл бұрын

    Thank You! This was really needed for me ❤️

  • @fullystackeddaniel2512
    @fullystackeddaniel2512 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nick.

  • @joaoamadeu3659
    @joaoamadeu3659 Жыл бұрын

    Great. I followed your advices and it worked pretty well . Thanks 🙏😁

  • @mikeyserrano9748
    @mikeyserrano9748 Жыл бұрын

    I agree with the last tip. The company that hired me was application number 309. They won't be loyal to you, so don't be loyal when beginning to apply. Apply EVERYWHERE

  • @rudycarv2197
    @rudycarv21976 ай бұрын

    Very appreciate your insights

  • @udyanojha
    @udyanojha Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nick!

  • @christophbritsch1074
    @christophbritsch1074 Жыл бұрын

    Just start with C. With enough dedication it won't take that long to master it and after that any other language is pretty much a walk in the park.

  • @Salah-YT
    @Salah-YT Жыл бұрын

    Thanx and Happy New year 2023 🙂

  • @susandanielkareem
    @susandanielkareem Жыл бұрын

    Solid advice.

  • @kyokendl373
    @kyokendl373 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this

  • @helloardanish
    @helloardanish Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing

  • @ArjunKocher
    @ArjunKocher Жыл бұрын

    Subbed for straight-up truth spitting ✨

  • @iant2516
    @iant2516 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the advice. It seems like helpful advice and very achievable for most. 👍

  • @user-ub3hd4sy4e

    @user-ub3hd4sy4e

    10 ай бұрын

    The only problem is that all these skills are too elementary to get a job. In other words, you won't be hired with those skills.

  • @-Corvo_Attano
    @-Corvo_Attano Жыл бұрын

    Thank you :) Subscribed

  • @damilolaakinbi
    @damilolaakinbi Жыл бұрын

    I'm early to class today. Thank you for sharing Nick. Companies treat us like numbers and we should do likewise [7:57]. I'm encouraged to keep applying because I wish to transition from the Network Engineering space (where I currently work) to the Software Engineering space (where I love to work full-time). My current stack is JavaScript, React (with some Java) and I principally use Udemy. But I would consider Codecademy, Pluralsight like you've mentioned. And KZread remains my day one buddy. I can sense that I'm very close to landing a developer role. Thank you for the encouragement.

  • @drytube6907

    @drytube6907

    11 ай бұрын

    I would like to seek your current employment status as the comment is 11 months old as of now.

  • @damilolaakinbi

    @damilolaakinbi

    11 ай бұрын

    Hello @@drytube6907, Sure! It's funny how time can fly, I didn't know it's been 11 months already. I currently work as a Cloud/Technical Support Engineer II with a Microsoft-vendor company. I provide support to clients in the EMEA region and it's been cool thus far having to learn different technologies. Although, I wasn't able to break into tech by landing a developer role, my current job role has made me develop keen interest in Cloud Computing and DevOps Engineering. I think the important thing here is to be consistent and open-minded. As much as I wanted Frontend/Backend/Full-stack engineering, it "didn't come" kinda, but I kept moving. Yea. I hope this helps.

  • @drytube6907

    @drytube6907

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@damilolaakinbithat's wonderful. Q1) How long did it take you to learn devops? Q2) Also, since your original comment mentions that you are skilled at JavaScript and react, did this play a role in getting the job? Q3) how many months did you spend learning react and js, and when did you realise that it "will not come" and decide to move on to a different technology?

  • @iDIOt44
    @iDIOt44 Жыл бұрын

    I guess all I have left to do is build some projects and start applying, thanks for encouraging us

  • @abdulsahi3582

    @abdulsahi3582

    Жыл бұрын

    What languages do you know and how long did it take to learn them?

  • @iDIOt44

    @iDIOt44

    Жыл бұрын

    @@abdulsahi3582 (in a nutshell I learned js in 4 months)well, I don't remember to be honest, but learning stuff that was mentioned in video (js,html,css,react,node,git) took me about 4 months, and I don't think that I learned them in proper way, now I am not good neither front end nor back end, all I can recommend is don't rush, everything takes time I guess, I don't know what's considered mastering a language is because all I did was learning syntaxis, I think language in programming doesn't play a role, it's just a tool and it takes time to know language in proper way, where switching to another language won't be a problem

  • @justiceessiel6123
    @justiceessiel6123 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you that is all I can say 💫

  • @hiamy1250
    @hiamy1250 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing

  • @0xvector
    @0xvector Жыл бұрын

    Perfect, thanks alot 🔥

  • @mcreyfonacier1982
    @mcreyfonacier1982 Жыл бұрын

    THanks nick.

  • @GurpreetSingh-ps6kl
    @GurpreetSingh-ps6kl Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your content

  • @theophilus494
    @theophilus494 Жыл бұрын

    Nick I just gave your more respect with the way you disseminated this information with accuracy. thanks

  • @generalkaboom6642
    @generalkaboom6642 Жыл бұрын

    Python and all other programming languages look like I'm reading an alien language. I may not ever be able to comprehend coding...

  • @BrokeBoyNoodles
    @BrokeBoyNoodles Жыл бұрын

    I’m currently building projects with react js but haven’t made a project yet with pure vanilla javascript, thoughts on this?

  • @edwindaniellanderossierra2198
    @edwindaniellanderossierra2198 Жыл бұрын

    It's a good strategy, actually applying to lots of jobs it's better than not applying, so- yh!

  • @sash...
    @sash...10 ай бұрын

    thank you for this

  • @helloworldcsofficial
    @helloworldcsofficial Жыл бұрын

    On point!

  • @itruuth
    @itruuth Жыл бұрын

    One question I have that may differ to others is when do u know when u can move on to another language. I mean I did free code camp and did my certification for html/css and python but I’m not sure if I know enough to say “yea I know these languages”

  • @jamesugbosanmi1154
    @jamesugbosanmi1154 Жыл бұрын

    I also observed a copycat paste culture common amongst recruiters

  • @Muuslim7777
    @Muuslim7777 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks bro

  • @blac-whit
    @blac-whit Жыл бұрын

    if i’m only planing on becoming a front end developer do i need to learn node js?

  • @ramses8847
    @ramses8847 Жыл бұрын

    For front end, like what Nick is talking about, I recommend the odin project. I'm using this to learn for my job. We have a front end component in TypeScript/React. I'm more comfortable with Java, and that is our backend services, but we have to focus on front end for now. I find these tasks harder than Java tasks.

  • @sreeharsharaveendra5197
    @sreeharsharaveendra5197 Жыл бұрын

    Arigato Nick sensei!

  • @butchdean
    @butchdean Жыл бұрын

    Speaking as a Software Engineer III this should be titled “How to be a web developer quickly”. Stop misleading people thinking this is the right path to ANY software engineering.

  • @ezeihemadu7575

    @ezeihemadu7575

    Жыл бұрын

    I've seen this same advise mentioned in a lot of places so I tried to follow this path. I worry it is getting saturated as a lot of people are going through this same route. What other paths would you recommend for other aspiring software engineers?

  • @garyadamos

    @garyadamos

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Dean, can you tell us the fastest way you would start to become a software engineer? I always see ppl say just become a full stack react+node web dev but I’m not sure what other software engineers would do instead of web dev. they never really give me a clear answer

  • @butchdean

    @butchdean

    Жыл бұрын

    @@garyadamos Hey Gary, My route took many years, good software engineers shouldn’t care about how quickly they get there, they should care about being properly prepared first to be an asset to the team. I came from video games, big data, databases, aviation and now weather forecasting as a C++ programmer and I can tell you that 15 years after starting I am still learning tons and ever improving contributions to teams. Videos like this should never be payed attention to - there is so much more to this field.

  • @butchdean

    @butchdean

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ezeihemadu7575 Hey Eze, I would suggest people find the area they are interested in, and if it is a field that will benefit from a comp sci degree then take the comp eco degree route. I’m so tired of the “you don’t need a comp sci degree to be a software engineer…” which is true to an extent, but I can point to fields where it’s even best to have a masters if you really want to flourish. Just take your time and be the best you can be. I graduated comp sci in 1999 for the record and continually adding to my skill set.

  • @garyadamos

    @garyadamos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@butchdean Thanks for your answer, I'm still pursuing my CS degree so I'm still trying to gauge my options. Maybe I'll develop my C++ skills too and jump into something in finance :P

  • @Aditya-ne4lk
    @Aditya-ne4lk Жыл бұрын

    I saw AngelList and LinkedIn and I immediately thought "LinkedList" and was so confused because I couldn't see it anywhere.

  • @hexparadus5661
    @hexparadus5661 Жыл бұрын

    Great points. But any tips on how to get a remote developer job without any experience?

  • @abdulwadoodmotla900
    @abdulwadoodmotla900 Жыл бұрын

    A real world advice based on truth!

  • @noriller
    @noriller Жыл бұрын

    the worst part about the shotgun approach is that I got so many hackerank tests that I cant stand them anymore. they are a waste of time, basically just a coding brain teaser that when you finish you leave with nothing. if instead of those I had spent my time building a portfolio...

  • @misskathleen490
    @misskathleen490 Жыл бұрын

    What do you think of coding bootcamps?

  • @fortun9148
    @fortun9148 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you're awesome

  • @SteveGouldinSpain
    @SteveGouldinSpain Жыл бұрын

    One of the things that has become off-putting in recent years is the demand for frameworks like vue, react, angular etc. In truth, they can be learned over a weekend with a free KZread course. If you know Javascript, don't let the lack of knowledge of a particular framework put you off!!!

  • @BusinessWolf1

    @BusinessWolf1

    Жыл бұрын

    React isn't a framework, it's a library. This isn't pedantic either. This is an important distinction.

  • @shubhamsth
    @shubhamsth Жыл бұрын

    "Companies treat us like numbers and you should treat companies like numbers too" ~Nick White (circa 2022)

  • @kage-musha1702
    @kage-musha1702 Жыл бұрын

    Web development != software engineer

  • @devanteswing701
    @devanteswing701 Жыл бұрын

    is learning DSA+leetcode vital as well?

  • @joel9909
    @joel9909 Жыл бұрын

    You are inspiring

  • @thenumm7403
    @thenumm7403 Жыл бұрын

    is django and react a good combination? please do reply, I'm confused

  • @Sugurous

    @Sugurous

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, if you are looking to be a web developer, yes. Is one of the most uses for Python(Django) and Js(React)

  • @samnur6957
    @samnur6957 Жыл бұрын

    Question: is understanding html, css, and javascript just enough to get a frontend job ? Or do I need to know more

  • @JeatBunkie

    @JeatBunkie

    Жыл бұрын

    If you have deep knowledge of vanilla js and are comfortable with html and css you could definitely find a job. However, with this knowledge you could pick up a framework like react or learn MERN stack and find a better job, easier.

  • @kage-musha1702

    @kage-musha1702

    Жыл бұрын

    Nope , full stack is common and trendy these days. For fresher it's always fullstack and as you gain experience you can narrow down them

  • @sapathchakraborty374
    @sapathchakraborty374 Жыл бұрын

    This is me and it's 07th of October , 2022. I noted down all your points, and I shall be following them, Will be returning in a year to tell you how I performed!!!!!

  • @ahmedmunna465

    @ahmedmunna465

    9 ай бұрын

    Almost a year, can we have an update about your journey?

  • @erisu4128
    @erisu4128 Жыл бұрын

    how much knowledge of data structures & algorithms would be sufficient? to be ready to apply for some entry level software engineer/full stack developer jobs?

  • @SavageDoesSomething

    @SavageDoesSomething

    Жыл бұрын

    To apply? None. But getting through tech screens you'll need at the very least one O(log n) sorting algo like quick sort of merge sort and a basic understanding of arrays, hash maps, and primitive types.

  • @ryanunknown4181

    @ryanunknown4181

    Жыл бұрын

    What Savage said is correct but I will also tell you not every place requires a knowledge of algorithms. The place I’m at didn’t ask anything about algorithms when they called me. All they wanted was someone who had a little bit of Java and a little bit of cloud

  • @SavageDoesSomething

    @SavageDoesSomething

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ryanunknown4181 I've been trying to convince people that once you start applying everyone and actually get into the interviews you realize that the interviewers can't solve leetcodes either and just want to make sure you'll get tickets done and not be annoying lol

  • @sinepnam

    @sinepnam

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SavageDoesSomething tickets done?

  • @Derbb

    @Derbb

    Жыл бұрын

    @@SavageDoesSomething bro 😂😂😂 logn sorting algo… NLOGN.

  • @seermar1359
    @seermar1359 Жыл бұрын

    Lisk will be very popular soon. I see Lisk like Google 👌

  • @kedistt5786
    @kedistt5786 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick, I believe I'm ok with programming and I get many interviews but my problem is how do I prepare for interviews because I'm kinda stuck in that situation for a long time.

  • @darrenharris5231

    @darrenharris5231

    Жыл бұрын

    I heard leetcode helps prepare you with interview questions. Check that out.

  • @ahmedmaa4380
    @ahmedmaa4380 Жыл бұрын

    I should take your course! Do you have your course or your courses?!!

  • @jjfattz
    @jjfattz Жыл бұрын

    "Companies treat us like numbers and you should treat companies like numbers too..."

  • @xavier2586
    @xavier2586 Жыл бұрын

    Realest person alive

  • @nothing-kf4uc
    @nothing-kf4uc Жыл бұрын

    Don't become a software engineer fast. Do it properly, forget fast.

  • @JstnWhite
    @JstnWhite Жыл бұрын

    NOOOO NOT THE BACKGROUND MUSICCCCC

  • @kassasana1149
    @kassasana1149 Жыл бұрын

    Isn't python more beginner friendly? Would python work versus the three you named? Thanks in advance!

  • @tyjaniihassan4362
    @tyjaniihassan4362 Жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @subhamjha6562
    @subhamjha6562 Жыл бұрын

    Is college necessary for job

  • @davidrlifts
    @davidrlifts Жыл бұрын

    6:26

  • @eric_mwenda
    @eric_mwenda Жыл бұрын

    First one here. Great video.

  • @milestomoney3448
    @milestomoney3448 Жыл бұрын

    Wait. Was this an entire SWE video that didn’t mention python?

  • @oceanview3165

    @oceanview3165

    Жыл бұрын

    You don’t need python. You can learn Django but no one hires an entry level Django developer.

  • @iteesell
    @iteesell Жыл бұрын

    this vdeo made ma day tnx 🇮🇳🙏

  • @omarkraidie

    @omarkraidie

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha same!

  • @justjustin4044
    @justjustin4044 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

  • @gedoumazoutsuki
    @gedoumazoutsuki Жыл бұрын

    in France...job applications are not BS, (i mean they are but-->) when I applied to a lot of jobs but these companies are looking for some 5 legged horse that is never tired.... I really like web developpement and i won't give up, but damn...those overwhelming jobs makes it weird for junior here, it's like every single one of them want the 5legged horse, but none of them wants to help juniors 😑😑

  • @historyrevealed01
    @historyrevealed01 Жыл бұрын

    I think video title should be "the fastest way to make money from coding" but perfect video thanks.

  • @jitx2797
    @jitx2797 Жыл бұрын

    No DS Algo? Really? Wih this path you gonna work at very low income companies

  • @wotizit
    @wotizit Жыл бұрын

    To 2:02

  • @oloffmaster1862
    @oloffmaster1862 Жыл бұрын

    :fire:

  • @KevinNaughtonJr
    @KevinNaughtonJr Жыл бұрын

    NYC sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon

  • @gogo-en4te
    @gogo-en4te Жыл бұрын

    lisk 100$ very soon

  • @xenon4673
    @xenon4673 Жыл бұрын

    Stop using software (engineer) for such development stuff, such clickbaity videos all over the web, Those are called programmers/ developers (computer scientists at most), Software engineering is the discepline of architecting, designing, testing, and analyzing softwares, DON'T mix stuff for those watching.

  • @ReighKnight
    @ReighKnight Жыл бұрын

    1st comment . YAY