Willing to learn any language you have experience in.
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When I first started learning how to code, I learned everything myself, reading various articles and programming forums. It seemed to me that I did quite well, but I couldn't evaluate my work objectively. I recently found an article about Ukrainian companies (here's the https://igniteoutsourcing.com/publications/software-development-companies-in-ukraine/ ) and realized that they create really powerful things. So I decided that if I find the people who work in these companies, I can find a decent teacher. I was absolutely not mistaken and during these half a year I learned much more than in all 3 years that I studied myself.
Hello Jeremy. I've been in the IT industry since 1987, so I'd be happy to discuss your objectives with you. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
One other area to consider is to start getting involved with open source projects, which will give you access to existing communities of developers. Different projects have different culture, some are welcoming of new talent and are willing to take the time to mentor and answer questions, while others not so much. If you come across a project you find interesting, lurk a bit to see if its a good fit, then start engaging. Contributing to projects is a great way to network and a good resume builder if you are early in career.
I have been a programmer for over 15 years. I can assist you with finding the tools and resources that you need to learn the languages to be competitive. With all of the online resources today, you don't need a bootcamp, class, or degree. A lot of programmers do not have degrees.
I have experience experience in:
HTML, CSS, Java, php, asp.net, C++, C#, and VB to name a few.
The fundamentals of OOP or FP apply across languages. So, learning the first language will show you the "basic" understanding to learning the next. Everything past that you can Google.
Let me know if you want more information. I would be glad to assist
Jeremy,
My two cents worth: Phil's answer is a very sound one - if you're looking for a technical degree that most industries will accept, it MUST be ABET accredited or you will be at a serious disadvantage. Even my BSEET, which was ABET accredited, put me behind other applicants for the positions I wanted. I "fixed" that with an MSEE, but I only mention that to illustrate that you shouldn't jump into this without doing some serious research, as I failed to do...
Also, the ACP mentoring program is a very worthwhile avenue to take - Give it a shot and best of luck!
Mark
"I am currently attending University of Phoenix pursuing my BS in Business Management."
My candid response is as follows. I found this in your profile. If you are interested in getting into the engineering/programming career field, a BS in Business Management isn't going to help you much. If you are trying to do an all-online degree and want to get into some technical fields, take a look at this link:
http://www.abet.org/accreditation/new-to-accreditation/online-programs/
As for U of P, I would take a good hard look at their accreditation status. There are plenty low-quality degree farms out there just itching to snatch up your Post 9/11 GI Bill. The quality education could be great, but industry might not recognize the degree from that institution. It would be a crying shame to waste your VA educational benefits and not get a decent return on investment because you can't get a job. It's your call, but if I were you, I'd bug out of your current school and find an ABET accredited engineering or computer science program at an established, respected university.
http://www.phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html
https://www.ncahlc.org/component/directory/?Action=ShowBasic&Itemid=&instid=1949&lang=en
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