Become a programmer without a degree

Many programmers started without a degree in the field. Employers want to see that you can build working software, so a portfolio and continuous practice are what count.

You will need

• A computer
• Time for regular practice
• GitHub account

Steps

1. Choose a direction

   Web development, mobile apps or data? For many people web development is the easiest start, because you see results straight away in the browser.

2. Learn the basics

3. Code every day

4. Build your own projects

5. Publish your code on GitHub

6. Learn version control and collaboration

7. Network

8. Apply for junior and trainee positions

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