Dropping ego and being ok with looking stupid is so important and I think it's a lifelong skill. Even the very best in the world are always learning something new.
I fully agree on the communication aspect, it is a crucial aspect of working as a developer. Not only does it help in conveying your situation or questions to others, but it helps others not waste their time trying to figure out what it is you're trying to tell them. You get better answers faster if you don't create more questions in the process of asking your first one!
Great tips, the learning is so much that you get into the illusion of not learning enough. "Most of the stuffs that you are gonna get as an engineer is the things that you don't know how to do". Truest words ever said. Those uncomfortable moments and challenges really make or break your day. I would have weekends not enjoying one bit, just thinking about the things I have to do which I don't know how to do. That sometimes leads to thinking if you're good enough for the job.
Heh actually this comes at a really great time! I just started a new job and was too “shy” or too scared to look “stupid” to ask allll the questions I had! Hearing you talk objectively about how it is mandatory to be a productive engineer helps a lot :)
Such a good video. I really enjoyed the list and felt like it was insightful. I've learned how to code from a Bootcamp in 2020 and only have 3 months of experience from working at a startup. You definitely have to make time to put in the work of learning how to code.
Thank you for sharing this video on LinkedIn, Denzell! I found this extremely relatable and encouraging to step up my communication. I, too, attended a 3 month bootcamp in 2020 and was extremely lucky to start contract work just one month after finishing the program. Flash forward to today, I am 6 months into a full time role with the company I contracted for!
So I actually googled you after seeing your course on Frontend Masters. This video speaks to me personally cos I've spent a lot of time learning and barely able to to point to stuffs I've actually built. I recently gave myself projects I want to build with the Technologies I've learnt. No wonder I feels as if I don't know enough. 😁😂
Would love a vid on elastic search! There are so many react and framework ones available on YT but some of the more nitty gritty tech is a bit obscure.
I really appreciate the tips! When you did the coding a lot up front, were you going through learning materials for 40 hours? Or was it a combination of learning and working on your own projects? Where I get in trouble is the infinite learning and not having something to build. When I first graduated University, I saw how JavaScript exploded and though I had to learn JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular, other languages before I thought I could be ready. Thankfully, I don't feel that I have to learn everything anymore, but I still struggle with moving into building something. Thanks again
1. You've to be OK with "feeling stupid" - learning coding is not like learning at school - confortable being producting without understanding everything that's going on - Even without knowing a "lot of things", pretty much able to figure everything out how to get things working 2. You've to put in a lot of time upfront - Invest in yourself upfront 3. Build something - If you really want to learn something, have a goal to build something, otherwise you're just learning to learn - How do you know you're ready ? How do you know you're done ? You don't without building something on your own - Be better at asking questions, which will give you good answers 4. Try to think like a computer or computational thinking 5. Communication
Dropping ego and being ok with looking stupid is so important and I think it's a lifelong skill. Even the very best in the world are always learning something new.
I fully agree on the communication aspect, it is a crucial aspect of working as a developer. Not only does it help in conveying your situation or questions to others, but it helps others not waste their time trying to figure out what it is you're trying to tell them. You get better answers faster if you don't create more questions in the process of asking your first one!
Jill Scott's "I'm livin' my life like it's golden" in the background NICE!!!!
The editing of this one is incredible! Whoever you work with is a genius ;)
😬😝
My brother-in-law just sent me this video! Thank you for the info!!
Agreed with most of the information. Fellow startup founder and software engineer here from NYC. Wish you all the best, Scott.
this channel needs to be boosted, i wish i had this when i first started learning.
way clearer, denser value than most other resources on yt
Brilliant perspective in action!
Thanks for helping out the little people much
Laying out the blueprint! Beautiful
Thank you Scott.
Great tips, the learning is so much that you get into the illusion of not learning enough. "Most of the stuffs that you are gonna get as an engineer is the things that you don't know how to do". Truest words ever said. Those uncomfortable moments and challenges really make or break your day. I would have weekends not enjoying one bit, just thinking about the things I have to do which I don't know how to do. That sometimes leads to thinking if you're good enough for the job.
Thank you very much!! I am grateful that I found your video! :-)
Heh actually this comes at a really great time! I just started a new job and was too “shy” or too scared to look “stupid” to ask allll the questions I had! Hearing you talk objectively about how it is mandatory to be a productive engineer helps a lot :)
Thank you. Your tips and explanations fir each are highly valuable.
Such a good video. I really enjoyed the list and felt like it was insightful. I've learned how to code from a Bootcamp in 2020 and only have 3 months of experience from working at a startup. You definitely have to make time to put in the work of learning how to code.
Thank you for sharing this video on LinkedIn, Denzell! I found this extremely relatable and encouraging to step up my communication. I, too, attended a 3 month bootcamp in 2020 and was extremely lucky to start contract work just one month after finishing the program. Flash forward to today, I am 6 months into a full time role with the company I contracted for!
Great video! New subscriber
Thank you so much Scott your videos are so valuable and will prevent me from doubt and slipping. One Day at a time!
So I actually googled you after seeing your course on Frontend Masters. This video speaks to me personally cos I've spent a lot of time learning and barely able to to point to stuffs I've actually built. I recently gave myself projects I want to build with the Technologies I've learnt.
No wonder I feels as if I don't know enough. 😁😂
great channel!
Awesome, Pls keep pushing out these videos it helps a lot!
This boosted my confidence alot more than expected, great edit btw! Im excited to get started!
Would love a vid on elastic search! There are so many react and framework ones available on YT but some of the more nitty gritty tech is a bit obscure.
Thanks Brother Scott, I suggest if you got time you should get deeper into each topic.thanks again
Will do
Simply Super useful, god bless you with tons of energy and success
Thank you so much for sharing.
Cool Stuff!!! Just Subscribed.
thanks for the video
Thank you
Thanks a lot man
Do you have any advice on time management for learning/studying ?
Thanks a lot 🙏, for sharing information.
I really appreciate the tips!
When you did the coding a lot up front, were you going through learning materials for 40 hours? Or was it a combination of learning and working on your own projects?
Where I get in trouble is the infinite learning and not having something to build. When I first graduated University, I saw how JavaScript exploded and though I had to learn JavaScript, React, Vue, Angular, other languages before I thought I could be ready.
Thankfully, I don't feel that I have to learn everything anymore, but I still struggle with moving into building something. Thanks again
Communication got me a job. That's true.
1. Be ok feeling stupid.
2. Put in the hours.
3. Have a goal.
4. Think like a computer.
5. Improve your comunication.
The communication part though ;)
Would you mind sharing which Bootcamp you went to?
Hack Reactor in 2013
How many interviews did you fail before getting into Netflix?
Where should we contact you to start up a convo for possible mentorship?
drop more content pls
1. You've to be OK with "feeling stupid"
- learning coding is not like learning at school
- confortable being producting without understanding everything that's going on
- Even without knowing a "lot of things", pretty much able to figure everything out how to get things working
2. You've to put in a lot of time upfront
- Invest in yourself upfront
3. Build something
- If you really want to learn something, have a goal to build something, otherwise you're just learning to learn
- How do you know you're ready ? How do you know you're done ? You don't without building something on your own
- Be better at asking questions, which will give you good answers
4. Try to think like a computer or computational thinking
5. Communication
Thank you!
Glad being comfortable with looking stupid is one of them 😅.