1. Don't chase FAANG jobs 2. Learn the basics 3. Get real world experience by building professional projects 4. Networking 5. Imposter syndrome can happen with anyone 6. Learn how to collaborate 7. Start being a generalist towards specialization 8. Always be a student 9. Build projects and do project based learning
I don’t think you realize that you just gave people a blueprint to improve their life. Take these concepts and apply it to anything else and it will work. I love how open ended/general you left these topics in general and not just programming. Well done!
I am trading since ~8 years now. Unfortunatly, I still got problems with psyche and taking winnings, but I truly saw the "learning way". Everything self-thaugt. AND THERE ARE SO MANY PARALLELS to the upcoming programming story! I love it already!
I overcame it, by giving myself times to work on programming. Start with a timer of 30 minutes of straight programming, you will find your personal limits later
This video is so relatable and also informative. As a second year A-levels student i can relate with some of the points mentioned and definitely understand the rest clearly. Would love you to produce such content its amazing!
8:52 I really like specifically programming character controllers for videogames. If I had to get the most specific, that's my favorite part. Just making the character move how its supposed to. I may not be amazing at it but every time I add something to a character controller and then it works, I just love that immediate feedback.
Yeahh soo truee even I love that... When I play games in my teenage I always wonder how this character works... How it moves.. How it shoots.. And how car is being drifted.... It's all just seems so cool .... Btww have you guys have developed anything yet?
Generalist vs. specialist: there's no good answer. As a specialist, if your tech becomes obsolete, you're starting again, no matter what. If you lose your job, good chance you'll be searching longer for that perfect fit you need to thrive. Generalists earn less on average but also take less "damage" from bumps in the road. Ultimately there's no perfect choice. Nothing will prevent you from having to adapt, and taking some hits. The good thing is - you can do it, there's way more creativity and resilience in you than you might imagine.
I recently dropped out of college, I started studying physics but soon realized it was not for me. After some "what the hell am I going to do with my life" sleepless nights, I was like "What if I try programming?" I've always been interested in learning something but never really took that step, and so here I am now, starting my journey in this amazing field. I started with python and learnt some basics and also learnt some backend basics and how to work with an API (real basics obv), now I'm learning Java since that's what I'll need for school next year and I'm actually loving Java, I'm finishing the very basics of syntax and I can't wait to get my hands on GUI, more backend and even mobile apps. The best thing about this world is that, as you said, there is so much to choose from, cyber security, web dev, desktop dev, mobile dev, games etc etc. And I love it's community as well. Anyway, long story short, great video mate, really appreciate it! Happy new year to everyone! (writing this 2nd Jan)
@de1sh in spain besides collage we have something called Profesional Fornation, instead of 3 years is two and it's way more specific. For instance, we have something called Multiplatform Apps development, which is what imma do next year
I've been in college for Information Technology for almost a year now. I am ADHD with meds. A lot of the basic stuff that I've been introduced to has kind of just flown over my head because of my learning issues. But, I know that this field is something I want to really invest my time into. As long as I can remember, I've been on a computer. Most of my happiest moments in life were taking apart and (failing to) put together my old Windows computers. As I jump into the inner most aspects of technology, I realize that it's going to be very difficult. Finding your videos feels like I struck gold. You explain things in a way that makes it easy for me to understand and I really appreciate that about you! You have gained a sub today and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos as I continue through college and beyond :D
Mate me too, adhd and learning is hard. I'm a working dev and finished my degree. Highly recommend finding a problem related to the topic you're learning and attempt it. Even if you can't make a single step. Now you know the thing you don't know, go back and reread, re watch the lecture/video and take notes. I find I pick it up faster this way. Adhd brain hyper focuses on the important parts after you know where you're stuck... this works for me anyway. Hopefully, some aspect of this might be helpful for you.
@91jakee that is actually very helpful and something I definitely noticed when going through that class. I would get so frustrated at my lack of comprehension that I would almost obsess over figuring out what was wrong. Once I figured it out it clicked and stayed with me.
I love your content, your voice is comforting and the content is very kindly delivered and more optimistic when compared to many similar channels. Keep it up :)
I was literally coding a graphics function in my Scripting Language when this came on I love your videos and sometimes I feel dumb when you point out stuff that should have been obvious.
I am a senior engineer who has been in this business for 12 years across a few different companies, and I'll say the Sloth is telling the truth. The only thing I have to add is to document everything you do while at work because you'll need to justify your worth at annual performance reviews.
Now i am in my semester break, i did a couple of projects for some classes but now i am working on my own projects, which is basically a cafe management system which consists of several other systems, and i will tell you this i spent 8/10 of the time just figuring out what does this system even does in terms of functions, i wrote the entire system functions only to know that i need to modify my database schema so i will have a more streamlined or of viewing and inserting data in a specific table, this is nothing like my class projects but i am grateful for the experience and don't plan to quit unless I have a working system
I was SO excited when I heard a game dev studio was starting up in my state/area. It's unlikely I would work there but it's part of the tech sector shift out of Tx/Ca/Wa
How to enjoy when you know that you have to learn the complex topics whenever you encounter them regardless of how you are feeling? As a person having English as a second language, It makes the learning processs 2x harder. I always push myself to learn and implement and fill the knowledge gaps. Turns out, Its not fun for everyone even though if you like it or not. Happy Coding Everyone!
Imposter syndrome and feeling like you lucked into your position is so real. I feel like I got lucky with the job I have right now because I wasn't hired as a programmer, and I ended up getting my company to move my position to data management, where I build our data management software. Feels super lucky, but they only moved me to that position because I worked on data management projects they didn't ask for, for free for like a year. So I really built this position from the ground up, but even despite that it's so hard to not feel like an imposter.
This video is clear and informative to me. Thanks! I just started learning coding (HTML, CSS for now) to intertwine with my design background and have searched for where to start it. “foundation, foundation, foundation!” I’m not interested in getting hired by gold-shackled companies but for my projects and to work for medium-sized design companies. If you have a clear goal based on your shared informative content, it is a matter of time and effort you put in.
This is the video i've been looking for, any beginner also should be looking for this before starting, i've been confused with the terms of algorithms and data structure, anyway thanks lazy sloth❤
Man your videos are awesome and more informative!! I was theoretically learning DEEP LEARNING ..understanding maths and all ..I felt happy that I could understand and build neural nets on my own untill I explored few open source projects last week and realized how far I'm from practicality kinda lost rn idk where to go now(& decided to keep learning atm)
@@aggghhhh1009 The thing is Im still a beginner and completely self taught on that without any courses.I solely rely on youtube and online articles I come accross. I watch different videos each with different approaches which gets overwhelming sometimes I'm currently learning GAN's I understood the maths just got stuck at coding aspect encountering persistent errors. Im familiar with almost all algorithms of ML like naive bays,SVM's , ensemble techniques regression & classification algorithms and have worked on many datasets. I did minor projects on recommendations algorithms such as content based recommendations and collaborative filtering..I've also( I wont say better but) good grasp on visualizations libraries like matplotlib,seaborn and plotly and have worked with data processing tools like pandas and have worked on sql databases
same with Learning cyber security (penetration testing) I felt that I'm lost and just so bad at it (: two years and I still do mistakes on silly things and basic stuff but this video really help me out to do more mistakes without feeling bad because this is how everyone learn on daily bases (: *note I spent a lot of time on the basics before I go to low-intermidate level but now I'm getting it in academic way again so don't worry* (;
This is why I learn to code as a hobby. It would be fun to get paid for making things, but I'd rather not have the pressure of all of that, and just code for fun and see where it takes me.
I think that specialization can trick people into thinking that they are safe at their job but if that job closes or that type of work isn't valued enough they don't have where to go, so I would say specialise in what you love but keep the general part always open and do not leave it behind
i have a aerospace eng background, just started to break into programming and learned js as my first lang and i am quiet enjoying it , ps: great vid sloth 💯
In my biased opinion, if you’re just starting out or are in college, try and get a software tester job or internship. There’s a lot of valuable lessons to be had in that role and there’s a pretty natural progression from there to development.
Really helpful video for me! I'm currently kinda struggling with imposter syndrome and becoming a competent programmer and this tips have helped me truly. Thanks! 😄
Bro, I loved your videos. Netflix was the first video I watched and now I watch every single video of yours. Keeping in mind all the words you said and implementing them in my coding and daily life, I don't know about today but it will definitely help. thanks.
I'm just going to state one simple fact of life to all the FAANG engineers with impostor syndrome: It's not you, it's the technical debt someone else left behind masked as "a feature" or because "it's designed that way for security and consistency". Believe me, when you hear those words, it's not that, it's just some lazy dude who didn't solve the problem and left it for you to solve somehow. They do it that way to deliver and get good perf. If you want to know if that's your case, just ask yourself: "Can I do this faster if I do it from scratch?" If the answer is yes, then it's very likely you're dealing with someone else's technical debt. A good framework should be easy to use, and the result should be repeatable; A solid system should be easy to extend. If your framework is throwing an obscure error that, when searching, gives you 0 results, or when adding a new module crashes the system (doesn't build or gets stuck on runtime), that's not your fault, that's technical debt.
I just started learning c# and I relate to a lot of things said in the video. The imposter syndrome I face at my workplace really affects my confidence. After watching this video I realize that I just have to stay dedicated to my own journey. I was thinking that one day I’ll become a master but after watching this I realize I’m so wrong. Thank you so much for this video, I know have renewed confidence that I can be a backend developer one day
From all of those advices, I especially love one. And this one applies to everything, and life in general: ENJOY THE JOURNEY. Seriously, relax, be happy right now with what you do and where you are because that's what's great about life and programming - well... the life and programming. :D
Thanks Sloth! Just discovered your channel and SUBSCRIBED. Love your insight about soft skills and how important it is. At the end you said programmers need to be able to improvise, adapt, and overcome -- It strikes me that that's the Marine Corps motto from the Eastwood movie "Heartbreak Ridge". I've always like that slogan, but never realized how much it applied to tech. Your explanation of the broken puzzle of FAANG really helped explain why my short stint as a hired-gun for Facebook was so disasterous.
Wow, what a great video! It's quite realistic and inspiring; It really did make me think about where a I'm standing and what I want, even more in these tough times, and find it very helpful. Thanks a lot for making this kinda content.
8:55 - This message is nothing new to me. In fact, I hear a quote from a champion in League of Legends saying, "A true master is a eternal student". No matter how much you know, there's always more to learn. And that's exciting.
Had interview with Google and it was then I realize I needed to learn more. I started with web development, then became an application developer, then made some mobile apps, then python game developer and now I create powershell scripts for work :) but in the end I say learn all you can study your fundamentals it will help with learning other languages
My tip: Add buffer to your estimates and be firm. You will try to be convinced to lower estimates to either lower cost or simplify resource management. It's okay to estimate higher than what you might think is the right number. Delivering something shouldn't be a speedrun. What you deliver should be made with care and consideration. But your PM or client won't care so I guess don't add buffer :P
Ohh the impostor syndrom bit is real. I am a tech lead, 10 yrs experience and I still feel it. Every promotion you get you will feel it, no matter how experienced you are
Unless you work on your own thing completely by yourself, its still a job and you need to be able to communicate with your colleagues, boss, clients etc
as he says in lesson 3, teachers are neatly showing code and helping. I'm doing a digital solution's class in year 12 and I have to teach my teacher and some of my fellow students on how to code in e.g. html, css, PHP, SQL, C# and that it but its sometimes fun teaching them what your doing then letting them figure it out and if they don't get it you can just walk over and show them and "fix" their code.
I thrash out specific coding projects at home and it brings me thrills and lots of unplanned coffee breaks without a supervisor looking over my middle shoulder.
I'm just starting programming and it is a big slap in the face when what looks good in print doesn't pan out in practise because of some weird thing everybody forgot to mention somehow in the lessons and you have to figure out where the problem is . Also , things keep changing so that if you have an older text you may find things don't work that way anymore . AND---a lot of new stuff is actually way more complicated than it needs to be , so I try to stick to say vi or notepad and If I ever need to I'll change my methodology .
For lesson 3, I'm lucky that I'm doing this purely for my own sake. I want to learn to code and the class I joined isn't gonna get to any amount of actual coding until the end of the year and it's a prerequisite anyways. I'm just picking things I want to automate, like I'm automating math formulas to just to see if I can, and I made a silly part of an ARG (I'm currently setting up my first C++ project that isn't terminal-only!)
Number 2 (focus on fundamentals) is why knowing older lower level languages like C++ will always be valuable to smart hiring managers. New languages might have lots of quality of life features that alow faster coding, but there will always be something you cant just plug in a library for
I agree. You don’t get into this for the money. For me it’s about being creative and giving me some freedom. But also, I do need to be able to support a family and feel compensated. So to say money isn’t important wouldn’t be correct. But i totally get what you mean about big tech and bureaucracy.
The best companies to start are usually the middle of the pack, already established on the market companies. These are the companies that do public transport apps, those who offer outsourcing, those who make insurance software. You can go through many different project inside such a company, without the immense pressure of fangg companies, and without the financial risk of startups. Literally the best of both worlds
Respect your videos bro! not your biggest fan cux I joined a week later. But It's not just infos, there's entertainment also. And YES. You changed a part of me. Being A Normal Teenager now, and learning HTML/CSS Now. I totally agree with all the things you say. I hope this video reach out to someone "who actually needs thid vid right now" and change their style of living an developer/progarmmer. Your video helped alot bro. 😃
impostor syndrome check. I was making a mod for a game and a bug would occur at random, i've never figured it our what it was. Then one day a 13yo kid without any experience but just youtubing and copy/pasting code for a month solved it and made my mod 1000times more efficient. (I do thing i'm actually bad at programming xd)
Damm, I definitly can fell point number 7 😌. After exploring cyber security, game development, machine learning after graduation to different company made me realized web development is what for me after spending 2 years though😁
it's kinda nice every now and then people like you just remind me that imposter syndrome exists, you just made me boost myself up again and say, "come on dude push urself a little more", huge thx.
Something MANGA offers that other companies don't: An insane resume buff. 2 years in a MANGA can be an eye-catcher to ANY company you want, including other MANGA's. 2 years in a startup that crashed and burned or their product was never popular enough? Not so much.
About generalist depends. I've started as a generalist, most of the jobs that I got was front-end/mobile. I realised that I hate to set paddings. But It's kinda hard to get a backend job.
I'm most likely gonna be a freelance programmer for some time. I'm thinking of learning vanilla Lua (5.3 or the latest) and taking that knowledge with me when I code on Roblox, GMod, and LOVE.
I don’t get imposter syndrome, what’s there to be insecure about now being the one that knows it all, you should be happy. There is more to learn. And once you do find something you don’t know. Write it down and learn it. Now you do know it. Eventually you really will get super happy when you find something new.
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Like and subscribe and you’ll get a treat for Halloween (not from me) anyways what’s something you wish you knew?
Wish had a mentor or senior like you in my ug, would have impacted alot in my career 💖
Jgs, your super underrated.
And it’s funny that you are the only coding UA-camr(that I know), That uses memes in the videos.
PS:btw, i did not like my other comment.
Quality content, you'll grow very far with this sort of content. keep it up man
Dude, we know how to use UA-cam.
1. Don't chase FAANG jobs
2. Learn the basics
3. Get real world experience by building professional projects
4. Networking
5. Imposter syndrome can happen with anyone
6. Learn how to collaborate
7. Start being a generalist towards specialization
8. Always be a student
9. Build projects and do project based learning
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I just realized that its not FAANG anymore its MANGA lol
@@suibhnesweeney3497 manga just like uwu?
@@suibhnesweeney3497 Yup, but weebs and Otakus might claim a copyright on it 😂
Noice
I don’t think you realize that you just gave people a blueprint to improve their life. Take these concepts and apply it to anything else and it will work. I love how open ended/general you left these topics in general and not just programming.
Well done!
I totally agree!
Couldn't have said it better
I love how every single lesson can be applied not to just programming but to probably every field
Right I code in python and I learn at school things that help me making games and AI is just we
I am trading since ~8 years now. Unfortunatly, I still got problems with psyche and taking winnings, but I truly saw the "learning way". Everything self-thaugt. AND THERE ARE SO MANY PARALLELS to the upcoming programming story! I love it already!
It all applies to IT at least.
now the problem is im excessively lazy
Preach brother/sister/non binary truth teller, You BETTA PREACH!!!!
Let's see him solve that one if he is so smart.
I overcame it, by giving myself times to work on programming. Start with a timer of 30 minutes of straight programming, you will find your personal limits later
Try ritalin
@@deeseminol5429non binary?
This video is so relatable and also informative. As a second year A-levels student i can relate with some of the points mentioned and definitely understand the rest clearly. Would love you to produce such content its amazing!
I’m doing A levels as well right night, I’m on AS. What A Levels did you pick? Also do you have any tips
Now I need to learn to be a normal human being
What's a human
8:52 I really like specifically programming character controllers for videogames. If I had to get the most specific, that's my favorite part. Just making the character move how its supposed to. I may not be amazing at it but every time I add something to a character controller and then it works, I just love that immediate feedback.
I couldn't relate more, it's so satisfying even to get something small to work
Yeahh soo truee even I love that... When I play games in my teenage I always wonder how this character works... How it moves.. How it shoots.. And how car is being drifted.... It's all just seems so cool .... Btww have you guys have developed anything yet?
Generalist vs. specialist: there's no good answer. As a specialist, if your tech becomes obsolete, you're starting again, no matter what. If you lose your job, good chance you'll be searching longer for that perfect fit you need to thrive. Generalists earn less on average but also take less "damage" from bumps in the road.
Ultimately there's no perfect choice. Nothing will prevent you from having to adapt, and taking some hits. The good thing is - you can do it, there's way more creativity and resilience in you than you might imagine.
I recently dropped out of college, I started studying physics but soon realized it was not for me. After some "what the hell am I going to do with my life" sleepless nights, I was like "What if I try programming?" I've always been interested in learning something but never really took that step, and so here I am now, starting my journey in this amazing field. I started with python and learnt some basics and also learnt some backend basics and how to work with an API (real basics obv), now I'm learning Java since that's what I'll need for school next year and I'm actually loving Java, I'm finishing the very basics of syntax and I can't wait to get my hands on GUI, more backend and even mobile apps.
The best thing about this world is that, as you said, there is so much to choose from, cyber security, web dev, desktop dev, mobile dev, games etc etc. And I love it's community as well.
Anyway, long story short, great video mate, really appreciate it!
Happy new year to everyone! (writing this 2nd Jan)
Happy new year to you too!
Dropped out of college, need Java for school? I'm confused 😕
@de1sh in spain besides collage we have something called Profesional Fornation, instead of 3 years is two and it's way more specific. For instance, we have something called Multiplatform Apps development, which is what imma do next year
@@JoseA_CT I see, Just saw it's education system's work and flow on Google. Good ig 👍
I've been in college for Information Technology for almost a year now. I am ADHD with meds. A lot of the basic stuff that I've been introduced to has kind of just flown over my head because of my learning issues. But, I know that this field is something I want to really invest my time into. As long as I can remember, I've been on a computer. Most of my happiest moments in life were taking apart and (failing to) put together my old Windows computers. As I jump into the inner most aspects of technology, I realize that it's going to be very difficult. Finding your videos feels like I struck gold. You explain things in a way that makes it easy for me to understand and I really appreciate that about you! You have gained a sub today and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos as I continue through college and beyond :D
Mate me too, adhd and learning is hard. I'm a working dev and finished my degree. Highly recommend finding a problem related to the topic you're learning and attempt it. Even if you can't make a single step. Now you know the thing you don't know, go back and reread, re watch the lecture/video and take notes. I find I pick it up faster this way. Adhd brain hyper focuses on the important parts after you know where you're stuck... this works for me anyway. Hopefully, some aspect of this might be helpful for you.
@91jakee that is actually very helpful and something I definitely noticed when going through that class. I would get so frustrated at my lack of comprehension that I would almost obsess over figuring out what was wrong. Once I figured it out it clicked and stayed with me.
This just gives me more reason to follow code basics data science road map. I am really thankful
I love your content, your voice is comforting and the content is very kindly delivered and more optimistic when compared to many similar channels. Keep it up :)
I've always felt like I couldn't really program, but just after doing some projects that I started to feel more confident
I was literally coding a graphics function in my Scripting Language when this came on I love your videos and sometimes I feel dumb when you point out stuff that should have been obvious.
I am a senior engineer who has been in this business for 12 years across a few different companies, and I'll say the Sloth is telling the truth. The only thing I have to add is to document everything you do while at work because you'll need to justify your worth at annual performance reviews.
Now i am in my semester break, i did a couple of projects for some classes but now i am working on my own projects, which is basically a cafe management system which consists of several other systems, and i will tell you this i spent 8/10 of the time just figuring out what does this system even does in terms of functions, i wrote the entire system functions only to know that i need to modify my database schema so i will have a more streamlined or of viewing and inserting data in a specific table, this is nothing like my class projects but i am grateful for the experience and don't plan to quit unless I have a working system
I was SO excited when I heard a game dev studio was starting up in my state/area. It's unlikely I would work there but it's part of the tech sector shift out of Tx/Ca/Wa
How to enjoy when you know that you have to learn the complex topics whenever you encounter them regardless of how you are feeling?
As a person having English as a second language, It makes the learning processs 2x harder. I always push myself to learn and implement and fill the knowledge gaps. Turns out, Its not fun for everyone even though if you like it or not.
Happy Coding Everyone!
dude I totally agree with you, I've been in each lessons during my college and I can confirm all of them, you really deserve more views for this
Imposter syndrome and feeling like you lucked into your position is so real. I feel like I got lucky with the job I have right now because I wasn't hired as a programmer, and I ended up getting my company to move my position to data management, where I build our data management software. Feels super lucky, but they only moved me to that position because I worked on data management projects they didn't ask for, for free for like a year. So I really built this position from the ground up, but even despite that it's so hard to not feel like an imposter.
(Milton here): Awesome, I'm a Web Developer since 1998 and I love it. Tks for sharing.
This video is clear and informative to me. Thanks!
I just started learning coding (HTML, CSS for now) to intertwine with my design background and have searched for where to start it. “foundation, foundation, foundation!”
I’m not interested in getting hired by gold-shackled companies but for my projects and to work for medium-sized design companies.
If you have a clear goal based on your shared informative content, it is a matter of time and effort you put in.
finally someone who actually has a tutorial i understand
Lesson 10 : Feel comfortable (Safezone) is the biggest enemy of Process.
Having a mentor has made the biggest difference for me. We met at jiu-jitsu. Didn't even realize he was a dev until a year into our friendship.
This is the video i've been looking for, any beginner also should be looking for this before starting, i've been confused with the terms of algorithms and data structure, anyway thanks lazy sloth❤
I'm actually learning web development and the reality is that this is really hard but is ok and this make fun. Thanks for your video!
Best “X things I wish I knew” video I’ve seen. Great points!
Man your videos are awesome and more informative!!
I was theoretically learning DEEP LEARNING ..understanding maths and all ..I felt happy that I could understand and build neural nets on my own untill I explored few open source projects last week and realized how far I'm from practicality
kinda lost rn idk where to go now(& decided to keep learning atm)
If you love it, keep it up bro!
What is actually difficult for you? Have you learned the ml frameworks and python modules for data processing?
@@aggghhhh1009 The thing is Im still a beginner and completely self taught on that without any courses.I solely rely on youtube and online articles I come accross. I watch different videos each with different approaches which gets overwhelming sometimes I'm currently learning GAN's I understood the maths just got stuck at coding aspect encountering persistent errors.
Im familiar with almost all algorithms of ML like naive bays,SVM's , ensemble techniques regression & classification algorithms and have worked on many datasets. I did minor projects on recommendations algorithms such as content based recommendations and collaborative filtering..I've also( I wont say better but) good grasp on visualizations libraries like matplotlib,seaborn and plotly and have worked with data processing tools like pandas and have worked on sql databases
same with Learning cyber security (penetration testing) I felt that I'm lost and just so bad at it (: two years and I still do mistakes on silly things and basic stuff but this video really help me out to do more mistakes without feeling bad because this is how everyone learn on daily bases (:
*note I spent a lot of time on the basics before I go to low-intermidate level but now I'm getting it in academic way again so don't worry* (;
This is why I learn to code as a hobby. It would be fun to get paid for making things, but I'd rather not have the pressure of all of that, and just code for fun and see where it takes me.
Good work as always. The Entertainment Part is very high but also very valuable infos in there. Thank you
I think that specialization can trick people into thinking that they are safe at their job but if that job closes or that type of work isn't valued enough they don't have where to go, so I would say specialise in what you love but keep the general part always open and do not leave it behind
i have a aerospace eng background, just started to break into programming and learned js as my first lang and i am quiet enjoying it , ps: great vid sloth 💯
In my biased opinion, if you’re just starting out or are in college, try and get a software tester job or internship. There’s a lot of valuable lessons to be had in that role and there’s a pretty natural progression from there to development.
Really helpful video for me! I'm currently kinda struggling with imposter syndrome and becoming a competent programmer and this tips have helped me truly. Thanks! 😄
Bro, I loved your videos. Netflix was the first video I watched and now I watch every single video of yours. Keeping in mind all the words you said and implementing them in my coding and daily life,
I don't know about today but it will definitely help.
thanks.
I'm 13 (almost 14) and I've loved coding for so long. I've always wanted a job in coding
I'm just going to state one simple fact of life to all the FAANG engineers with impostor syndrome: It's not you, it's the technical debt someone else left behind masked as "a feature" or because "it's designed that way for security and consistency". Believe me, when you hear those words, it's not that, it's just some lazy dude who didn't solve the problem and left it for you to solve somehow. They do it that way to deliver and get good perf.
If you want to know if that's your case, just ask yourself: "Can I do this faster if I do it from scratch?" If the answer is yes, then it's very likely you're dealing with someone else's technical debt. A good framework should be easy to use, and the result should be repeatable; A solid system should be easy to extend. If your framework is throwing an obscure error that, when searching, gives you 0 results, or when adding a new module crashes the system (doesn't build or gets stuck on runtime), that's not your fault, that's technical debt.
I am about to start learning how to code. Although I feel like I am old, I am ready to start the journey. Thanks for the great video.
Ditto. I’ve tried before and given up. But if I don’t change careers, I’ll give up on life, so might as well go big.
I just started learning c# and I relate to a lot of things said in the video. The imposter syndrome I face at my workplace really affects my confidence. After watching this video I realize that I just have to stay dedicated to my own journey. I was thinking that one day I’ll become a master but after watching this I realize I’m so wrong. Thank you so much for this video, I know have renewed confidence that I can be a backend developer one day
From all of those advices, I especially love one. And this one applies to everything, and life in general: ENJOY THE JOURNEY.
Seriously, relax, be happy right now with what you do and where you are because that's what's great about life and programming - well... the life and programming. :D
I totally agree with the Sloth, my experience lines up with his advice completely.
Thanks Sloth! Just discovered your channel and SUBSCRIBED. Love your insight about soft skills and how important it is. At the end you said programmers need to be able to improvise, adapt, and overcome -- It strikes me that that's the Marine Corps motto from the Eastwood movie "Heartbreak Ridge". I've always like that slogan, but never realized how much it applied to tech. Your explanation of the broken puzzle of FAANG really helped explain why my short stint as a hired-gun for Facebook was so disasterous.
Dude thank you for this video this made me feel a lot better about myself im subscribing
Wow, what a great video! It's quite realistic and inspiring; It really did make me think about where a I'm standing and what I want, even more in these tough times, and find it very helpful. Thanks a lot for making this kinda content.
8:55 - This message is nothing new to me. In fact, I hear a quote from a champion in League of Legends saying, "A true master is a eternal student".
No matter how much you know, there's always more to learn. And that's exciting.
enjoy the journey not the destination, copy that
Mastery is possible but things constantly expand, grow, and evolve. Point is to keep up with new advances and stay up to date..
Thanks Sloth! Nice content, very helpful
Thank you "Coding Sloth".This video is really helpful for me!🙂
Honestly, you video was more like a mind refresher for me. Thank you for this 🙂
Dude I love lemmy's videos so much I started watching him like a month ago! Also this video was super good too! Keep up the good work man. :3
Thanks dude, ngl this video has opened my mind fr. Start small and grow bigger 🔥
Truly, my friend, people like you spread positivity. You are the kind of person I learn a lot from.
This video cleared most of my doubts. Thanks brother!
Had interview with Google and it was then I realize I needed to learn more. I started with web development, then became an application developer, then made some mobile apps, then python game developer and now I create powershell scripts for work :) but in the end I say learn all you can study your fundamentals it will help with learning other languages
How can I manage the networking thingy?
It's very well articulated. I wish every professor/administrator of higher ed would learn the lesson from you.
My tip: Add buffer to your estimates and be firm. You will try to be convinced to lower estimates to either lower cost or simplify resource management. It's okay to estimate higher than what you might think is the right number. Delivering something shouldn't be a speedrun. What you deliver should be made with care and consideration.
But your PM or client won't care so I guess don't add buffer :P
Ohh the impostor syndrom bit is real. I am a tech lead, 10 yrs experience and I still feel it.
Every promotion you get you will feel it, no matter how experienced you are
I'm learning how to code so I can avoid people in my worklife, not make connections xd
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Unless you work on your own thing completely by yourself, its still a job and you need to be able to communicate with your colleagues, boss, clients etc
As a dev for 30 years, working for Big Tech is the last thing i want to do. And have you seen the kind of software they create?
as he says in lesson 3, teachers are neatly showing code and helping. I'm doing a digital solution's class in year 12 and I have to teach my teacher and some of my fellow students on how to code in e.g. html, css, PHP, SQL, C# and that it but its sometimes fun teaching them what your doing then letting them figure it out and if they don't get it you can just walk over and show them and "fix" their code.
"You'll often be presented with vague problems and be expected to find a solution", that's basically my cs experience for my first year in uni
I thrash out specific coding projects at home and it brings me thrills and lots of unplanned coffee breaks without a supervisor looking over my middle shoulder.
Hey codding sloth just want to let u know to keep doing what U do man really inspiring frfr :)
Thanks haha I'm glad you enjoy my silly videos
Cool video, it helped me to understand the point of self-education I'm currently at. I wish you great health and luck, man :D
Peace
You Know you just give me back my motivation to the field
Really well done and to the point video good job dude!
I'm just starting programming and it is a big slap in the face when what looks good in print doesn't pan out in practise because of some weird thing everybody forgot to mention somehow in the lessons and you have to figure out where the problem is . Also , things keep changing so that if you have an older text you may find things don't work that way anymore . AND---a lot of new stuff is actually way more complicated than it needs to be , so I try to stick to say vi or notepad and If I ever need to I'll change my methodology .
For lesson 3, I'm lucky that I'm doing this purely for my own sake. I want to learn to code and the class I joined isn't gonna get to any amount of actual coding until the end of the year and it's a prerequisite anyways. I'm just picking things I want to automate, like I'm automating math formulas to just to see if I can, and I made a silly part of an ARG (I'm currently setting up my first C++ project that isn't terminal-only!)
Pure gold bro! Thanks for the video!
21k subscribers and advice thats not wild. Im a CS major and lesson 2 helped a lot. Im still watching lol
I honestly never wish to be on a corpo leash.
Number 2 (focus on fundamentals) is why knowing older lower level languages like C++ will always be valuable to smart hiring managers. New languages might have lots of quality of life features that alow faster coding, but there will always be something you cant just plug in a library for
I agree. You don’t get into this for the money. For me it’s about being creative and giving me some freedom. But also, I do need to be able to support a family and feel compensated. So to say money isn’t important wouldn’t be correct. But i totally get what you mean about big tech and bureaucracy.
Cool graphics and editing, very fun, lighthearted and unique! I'd suggest adding timestamps to these kind of videos so that it's easier to rewatch.
Great video!
Last time I saw your video, your channel was pretty small… but I knew you would grow fast!
You deserve it. Keep it up!
Thanks so much! I loved your tailwind video it was so helpful haha
@@TheCodingSloth oh! You watched it!? Thanks man! 😁
that was so good to watch, thanks man
I was so lost but your video helped me a lot to decide my destination❤❤❤
The best companies to start are usually the middle of the pack, already established on the market companies. These are the companies that do public transport apps, those who offer outsourcing, those who make insurance software. You can go through many different project inside such a company, without the immense pressure of fangg companies, and without the financial risk of startups. Literally the best of both worlds
First time watching this. It is accurate and straightforward. Very helpful video.
Respect your videos bro! not your biggest fan cux I joined a week later. But It's not just infos, there's entertainment also. And YES. You changed a part of me. Being A Normal Teenager now, and learning HTML/CSS Now. I totally agree with all the things you say. I hope this video reach out to someone "who actually needs thid vid right now" and change their style of living an developer/progarmmer. Your video helped alot bro. 😃
impostor syndrome check.
I was making a mod for a game and a bug would occur at random, i've never figured it our what it was. Then one day a 13yo kid without any experience but just youtubing and copy/pasting code for a month solved it and made my mod 1000times more efficient. (I do thing i'm actually bad at programming xd)
Dude, this video was so enjoyable I couldn't help myself from liking and subscribing before even getting half-way through. Nicely done
Damm, I definitly can fell point number 7 😌. After exploring cyber security, game development, machine learning after graduation to different company made me realized web development is what for me after spending 2 years though😁
feels like there's some very solid advice in here for young and older people. Make friends, don't be weird. Got it.
it's kinda nice every now and then people like you just remind me that imposter syndrome exists, you just made me boost myself up again and say, "come on dude push urself a little more", huge thx.
This is a great channel! This one is worth a sub! I also like the pixel art.
It can happen with any programming language, trust me on this. I've programmed most of my life and still am not in the tech field!
Truly Excellent content for early developers! Kudos!
i cant seem to stop giving myself a new problem to solve when i start a project. hehe. others have to stop me from adding new stuff XD
Something MANGA offers that other companies don't: An insane resume buff. 2 years in a MANGA can be an eye-catcher to ANY company you want, including other MANGA's. 2 years in a startup that crashed and burned or their product was never popular enough? Not so much.
What is MANGA?
Meta, Apple, Netflix, Google, Amazon. Used to be FAANG
@@StonyArc thank you👍
Then all I have to do is be on one piece for a year or two?
About generalist depends. I've started as a generalist, most of the jobs that I got was front-end/mobile. I realised that I hate to set paddings. But It's kinda hard to get a backend job.
Life before death, strenghth before weskness JOURNEY BEFORE DESTINATION!
Great video and insights 🎆. Keep up the good work.
I'm most likely gonna be a freelance programmer for some time. I'm thinking of learning vanilla Lua (5.3 or the latest) and taking that knowledge with me when I code on Roblox, GMod, and LOVE.
I don’t get imposter syndrome, what’s there to be insecure about now being the one that knows it all, you should be happy. There is more to learn. And once you do find something you don’t know. Write it down and learn it. Now you do know it. Eventually you really will get super happy when you find something new.
I have been learning Python for the first time. It is a very interesting language.
Do I belong here? Is programming for me? I have 20 years of experience and sometimes I ask myself this questions