I started to study programming when I was 39 years old and I got my first job right after 2 years of education and I'm working as a programmer ever since. So, let me give you a short answer: No, it's not too late!
You got it!! I completely agree. Thanks for leaving a comment here confirming your experience as I feel sure it will help other people in a similar situation realise that it really is not too late to start programming.
I have started at 40. Got a job at 41. Now I have a few more years and I am still working and growing. There is no ageism in IT, there are only people who stopped learning new things.
I am 76 years old and doing Data Science courses with Java and Python and still going. I would love to get some experience doing free work (no Cost)...
Isaac Garcia awww - thank you! I have to be honest and tell you that pic is almost 3 years old - but I think I look about the same (who knows if I’m lying to myself lol). I do have some grey creeping in now, though.
I am 43 and for the last 21 years I was a professional soldier. I graduated from technical universities and some postgraduate studies. Almost all of them where concerning networks and only one involved Java EE (I was 36 then). Two years ago I met one of the buddies I was studying with. He encourage me and somehow convinced me to leave army and try something I really like - programming. I leaved army just I passed 41 and for the next year I spend 16 hours a day to learn hard all things I had learned before. Moreover I started to learn new things like Spring Framework, new tools and last but not least, I was constantly improving my English (I am from Poland). I have a wife and a child so it was really hard period to reconcile learning with family live. Nowadays I am working as Junior Java Engineer, developing great tools. What is more I spend 84% less time commuting and 90% less money for gas. As you can see it is never too late to change your life, learn new things.
Hey what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing, thats such a cool story. By the way, Buchalka (my surname) is Polish. My father was polish. I hope to visit Poland in the near future. All the best and congratulations again. Your english is great!
Hey man, thanks so much for that inspiring story. I can relate to you because I have a young family right now, and sometimes I wish I had more time to study and progress. It's a tough balance between family commitments and progression, but ultimately it will lead to better things.
@@TheCodexNecro Hi my name is Mirek i have 42 I'm from Poland . I was a welder two years ago now I'm working for Spartez Software as webdeveloper. There is never too late for studying. I have never finished any Hight school.
Thanks Tim! I’m taking your Python class now. I just turned 49 and my youth activities related small business has been shut down due to COVID-19. I’ve always secretly wanted to work in tech! The biggest hurdle I face is my own self-doubt at being my age entering a completely new career. Thanks for these encouraging words! 🙏🏼
You can do it Christopher. I returned to school to earn my bachelor's in software development at the age of 47. I was also impacted by covid 19 as well. That was my motivation to pursue a different career path. It's never too late.
I'm 51 and have been coding since I was 12 years old. It was a circuitous path through research science and then silicon valley during the first dot com boom. Eventually, I burned out and switched to medicine, accumulating a large amount of student loan debt in the process. Within a couple of years of finishing my medical training, I was already playing around with coding again. I wound up helping my brother with a few small projects for his business. I suppose I could say my "mid-life" crisis is realizing that I truly am a programmer at heart, so despite how far I've gone in another direction, I've decided to journey back to my true home. I have taken a course of Tim's in the past and really enjoyed it in no small part due to his genuine, infectious enthusiasm. And as you might guess, this video resonates with me. Thanks, Tim!
Thanks Tim! I'm 31 and I've sadly felt several times that it's too late for me to change career, but this video really encourages me. Thanks again and thank you for your wonderful Java course, I'm just about to finish the Collections section (it's a tough one).
hey hdjfgt ! I feel your pain... I have always loved software and gaming but never wrapped my head around learning any programming... When I was 25 I felt I was too old and didn't start... then at 26... 27... 28... 29.. 30... always the same feeling. I have then decided to cut off the bullshit and start working hard for it! I have been studying python and java at every moment that I have. After 1 year of mad studies, I have been offered a software engineer position!! I am 32. Remember, there is no yesterday or tomorrow. Life is simply a result of the efforts you put today! Thank you very much for your courses, Tim. Amazing content that helped me so much!
Congratulations -I am so happy to hear you got that job. You must feel on top of the world. And you should!! And you are welcome. But remember you took action and did the work, so you deserve the credit for getting it done!
Hi Tim, I am 60 and relearned programming. In the past I programmed C on Unix. Thanks to your excellent Java training on Udemy I learned Java. Nelson (amigoscode) learned me Spring. Thanks to Brad Traversy I learned Vue and React. Full stack... No never too old I should say....
I am 58 and learnt programming in my 20's using Turbo Pascal. Being a procedural language the biggest obstacle I have found is transitioning to object oriented programming. I have had several cracks at it and given up over the years. After taking several online courses it is now starting to make more sense. These courses are much better today and there is a lot more online help available. As you mentioned in a previous tip persistence here seems to be the key.
Yes I struggle with OOP having always been procedural programming, yes persistence is the key, and also good practical (real world) examples helps alot.
Thanks so much Tim. I returned to school to become a software engineer at the age of 47 after working as a registered nurse. This is so refreshing to hear!
I was 30 when I did a career change program to learn COBOL which I then used for about 18 years. Did project management for a few years, and now here I am following my programming passion and trying to learn Java. Never too old to learn, wish me luck!
Thank you so much for this encouraging video. I'm 48 and I've been studying programming for 3 years now and thought it wasn't for me. I'm very determined to keep moving forward on this journey after watching this video. Again, thank you so much for this!
It's never too late to learn how to code, HOWEVER, it likely will be MUCH more difficult to land a job if you are changing careers late in life. It's already challenging enough if you are switching careers much less having age as a headwind. It's not at all uncommon for software bootcamp grads to submit 300-400+ job applications before landing a job..... much less those who are trying to land programming through self study. This comes from my own personal experience as someone who is pivoting careers back into software engineering (bootcamp grad with BS degree in Computer Science and 3 years of professional programming experience with IBM at the beginning of my career) and from having spoken with multiple "older" candidates (50+) trying to make the same pivot. Personally I've been told by a potential employer that they weren't moving forward with me as a candidate because they were looking for a "younger candidate". I've also had another employer who called me and said they were "excited" about me as a candidate and wanted to schedule an interview (based on a version of my resume that I provided without dates) only to have them immediately ghost me when I provided the same version of my resume but with actual dates. These are two examples of more blatant ageism...I would guess that most of occurrences of ageism are not that obvious. There is a saying about the "tip of the iceberg" that I believe is very apropos here. I also have experience with ageism from a hiring manager's perspective.... I was a Director at large software company and I was explicitly told not to hire a qualified candidate under the guise of a "concern about the cultural fit" of the candidate but when I continued to push the management team for the "real reason" I was eventually told that the problem was that they felt the candidate was too old and he may not fit in as a result. Again, ,I'm not saying that landing a software job is impossible when you are older I'm simply saying that it may be MUCH more challenging to land a job. Age discrimination is REAL
Thanks so much for your reply to my note. It was very inspiring, I'm happy to have received your input on the situation. Basically I'm doing this to teach my young ones your never too old to learn a new skill-set. All that's required is the desire, an honest desire to learn something new and different.
And if you have any experience in any field, you can start programming in that area. Subject area expertise can be critical in moving into programming. Look for areas to automate or problems you could solve and you might find the opportunities coming to you.
This is a great point - Your domain expertise can be extremely valuable when moving into programming - I mean just imagine two people applying for a programming job in the health field - if one of the applicants was a nurse in a former career they would probably have an advantage over the other applicant if the company could make use of those skills. This can be a great way for someone moving into programming for the first time to get that first programming job.
Thank you I have been listening to your python and java courses in udemy, and I personally think that your one of the greatest lecturer In web. I am in late 20s and I have started programming 2 years ago and your tutorials and way of thinking really changed my perspective. 감사합니다 ( Gam sa hap ni da | means thank you very much in Korean)
I'm 29 starting your course today. I always felt a personal connection with you when I started course last year but din complete it. But this time I will definitely complete it and start a career as software developer. Thanks Tim
Good video, Tim. I can only speak about America since that is where I live and I have been in IT as a software programmer/developer/engineer for over 40 years. It's unbelievable it could be that long. There are age and gender discrimination in IT but many companies can see past the bias so even if you are interviewing and not getting job offers, don't give up. Try to learn where you might have made a mistake in the interview process and resolve that you will not make that mistake again. Developers here feel old at 35 so you can imagine what a 60 developer might feel but it doesn't mean you should give up. The experience you have, even if it's not specifically in IT, can be valuable to employers. Most employers are not just looking for coding skills. That attracts them to you but they want you to be able to think and communicate as well. My primary experience is in .net and I really didn't become a strong developer until I understood SOLID principles and specifically, dependency injection. As an old school ASP.NET web developer, I'm madly in love with ASP.NET Core. I haven't stopped learning but the biggest issue is what to learn. There are so many languages out there and new ones popping up regularly. You learn on the job and on your off time too. It's a great field and I'm glad I'm in it. It's not easy but it can be rewarding especially when a user goes wild over a new page or functionality that you have developed.
I am 19 years old and I'm in the 2nd year of my Software Engineering studies, I am hoping to get a Java/SQL developer job by the time I'm 22/23, it's never too late to start coding, keep working hard, there are like 10/11-year-old kids out there who are experts in coding. It's never too late!
You are never too old to learn new skills and grow your knowledge. I agree with Tim that you have to persevere and be prepare to work hard. Even when you will get the job, programming isn't an easy job, it's just hard work in my opinion :-). But if you like it you will never work a single day.
hello Tim. Nice to see you active on youtube. I am 34 years old , but because of your advices I am not worried about my age. I made it in your course until collections. As I told you before , on udemy , is a great course. Can't wait to learn more. Best regards, from Romania , your student Horatiu!
I started in my 40s and it took a while to find a job but once I got hired I proved myself as a good programmer. There is bias in hiring younger developers over older ones but I think if you show you're good you can overcome it. You need to be current and now it's all about showing off your skills by building a portfolio.
The thing is if you are an average student in your classes and you graduate and just want to be treated the same as younger, average students. It sounds sad that you seem to mention that you have to be better and show more just to overcome it. I worry that older students could graduate from university as an average student and then not be given a chance that would easily be given to a younger graduate.
@@modulusruptura The time I learned to program was under the Bush Administration and the job market was awful. Strictly a employers market and one thing I learned that IT is a global market and you are competing with everybody all over the world. Another issue was nobody wanted to give you a chance because I didn't have experience. So I started building a portfolio of projects that I did on my own.
The right question is not "Am I too old to learn coding?" but "Am I too old to get a job in programming?", while there are lot of people can learn programming at any age and they would be excellent at it, but how many of them will be given the chance for a job or even an interview? I believe the percentage is low and the biggest success will be when switching positions within your company not when looking for a new career in a new company. I am not discouraging anyone here, again for learning age is not important at all, it's how fair the industry is.
I was worried if I am too old to start learning coding as every rock star developers start programming at 8 or 10. I am 37 and I am learning machine learning, I think I can become a machine learning engineer very soon!
I'm 35 and know nothing about coding but found a program that interest me. The questions is not if I'm too old for coding, my question is, will I find a job as a programmer this old and without experience?
I agree with the person who commented that the right question would be "Am I too old to be hired?" My question is that do employers look at your previous career? Or the lack of it? I never worked in an office at age 44. So, I worry that I am practically the last person anyone would want to hire.
Yes they will look at your previous career as a rule. Remember that they are assessing your suitability for the current position. Remember that you probably have skills from your previous career that will be valuable as a programmer. I would not necessary worry about not having worked in an office before. Focus on showing why you are perfect for the position you are applying for and be ready to answer why you have left that other career behind in case they ask about it.
I'm 61 years old and I'm learning programming and web development. I want to work being a freelancer and not drive to a job. What would my prospects be to work like this?
Tim...tks for the video. Starting out (six months) . How best to demonstrate/showcase skills to get first programming job ? Develop a project and post to github or something ? what would be the top five suggestions. Thanks v. much
Hey TIm! I'm loving your channel content and the way you speak, but I wanted to request that you use real background footage, however simple may it be. it feels more natural and it doesnt matter if its a plain white wall with a simple painting hanged. plz let me know what you think! Oh and great video as always, keep up the great work, you're helping so many people! Cheers!
Hi Julio, Not sure why you are asking me to change the background footage. Does that bug you? I like doing things with video editing, etc and I think it makes things a bit more fun. I'm glad you like the video (apart from the background maybe) LOL :)
Hello, I'm interested to learn about developing skills for alexa :) But, before that I know I must learn some programing ( or I hope to be only the basic) . So I chose Python. Please tell me what course to take for learning the basics of Python? Thank you!
I think these types of videos need to deal with the more important question. Can you get a job as a programmer? And that answer is far more complicated. In short it’s much much more difficult over age 40.
Even better, learn to program, start solving problems and start working INDEPENDENTLY building applications for sale (CLI, saas, desktop). No problem with interviews, 'too young culture', possible age discrimination, etc.
Hi Tim thanks so much for the video. Have been learning from your python master class. I am 30 but find it difficult to arrive at logic of any problem. How do I find solution to this? Sometimes I get the mathematical approach but find it difficult to workout the same in programming. Please help
Hi Tim I am 57 and enrolled into your python master class. Do you think I can get a job after learning Python. I am of engg background worked for many years in engg industry
Thanks for video! I was working as mech eng and just shifted to software department in the same company and started to work as a developer (had been for 3 months). However, i am 29 y/o and sometimes i feel like i am late to improve myself further and have a solid career in the market. What's your ideas?
Ha, you youngsters, always coming out with the jokes :-). I'm 60 this month and am learning Java and Android with Tim's courses. You're never too old to learn new skills, and when you do it at my age, it helps keep the brain functioning well.
it felt a bit sad when you said if one was 80 years old they might not be able to get hired.... if they had all the skills and ability then it would be a shame if age was held against them. The way the world is going with inflation and government pension funds going broke, a lot of us will want to work at advanced ages, and it is not like there is a huge loyalty in the workforce anymore as all you hear about are people jumping from one job to next every year or two to get raises. Hopefully we will see the end of ageism and it not even factor in the hiring process, and the only focus will be on ability and merit.
All these coding online teachers, it's the same 10 freaking subjects they make videos on. It's so predictable it hurts. Remember, it's mandatory to make a "The [number] programming languages to learn in [year]
I am just starting out so my opinion is not that of an expert but from what I have seen and from the professionals I have met, you don't need advanced math. Unless you want to work creating databases, AI, or data science, the math needed for web development is pretty simple ( multiplication, division, some simple linear algebra concepts, order of operation, etc).
It's very possible. Literally tens of thousands of freelancers exist and are making livings doing just this - the range of income is low to high depending on your skills. If you are good at what you do then you will be very well paid.
@@TheLearnProgrammingChannel Very thanks for u answer, I was studying to be a policeman but they detected an ocular pathology and I can't continue with my dream of being a policeman.. So I decided to study this year to be an application developer but I am worried about the age, I have 24 and I will finish with 26, i want have a good and long career in this sector, working until the retirement age if is possible.. Sorry for burn you head but thanks really thanks ✌🏻☺️
Hi Tim, Just bought your Java course on Udemy. I have background in Chemical Engineering. I am 27 now. Do you think it will be easy to learn programming with engineering background? I don't know anything yet about coding
You are really interested in teaching others to develop software or you only say this to be able to sell the courses, I ask you without offending only that I find it difficult for a person at such a high age to want to learn to program, I would like if you could answer a concise way and what it is, because I am interested in acquiring some of your courses, what is your teaching methodology?
Watch Tim's Free Learn to Code Course on UA-cam!
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I started to study programming when I was 39 years old and I got my first job right after 2 years of education and I'm working as a programmer ever since. So, let me give you a short answer: No, it's not too late!
You got it!! I completely agree. Thanks for leaving a comment here confirming your experience as I feel sure it will help other people in a similar situation realise that it really is not too late to start programming.
How long did u practice in a day?
I have started at 40. Got a job at 41. Now I have a few more years and I am still working and growing. There is no ageism in IT, there are only people who stopped learning new things.
Wojtek wow - that’s nice to read as I was told sexisim is bad, but ageism is even worse in programming
@Frida Li Definitely, It's much possible.
47, started pursuing a new career. As long as you wake up, its never too late.
I am 76 years old and doing Data Science courses with Java and Python and still going.
I would love to get some experience doing free work (no Cost)...
Good for you! Never give up. You can make a difference in the world.
I'm 51 and have been relearning programming since July 2019, after my graduation in it in 2010. I appreciate your encouraging mindset.
I’m 52 and looking into it, myself - glad to see your comment!
love your comment
@@DocBree13 Wow you do not look 52!
Isaac Garcia awww - thank you! I have to be honest and tell you that pic is almost 3 years old - but I think I look about the same (who knows if I’m lying to myself lol). I do have some grey creeping in now, though.
Very Inspiring mam
👏👏👏👏👏
I am 43 and for the last 21 years I was a professional soldier. I graduated from technical universities and some postgraduate studies. Almost all of them where concerning networks and only one involved Java EE (I was 36 then). Two years ago I met one of the buddies I was studying with. He encourage me and somehow convinced me to leave army and try something I really like - programming. I leaved army just I passed 41 and for the next year I spend 16 hours a day to learn hard all things I had learned before. Moreover I started to learn new things like Spring Framework, new tools and last but not least, I was constantly improving my English (I am from Poland). I have a wife and a child so it was really hard period to reconcile learning with family live. Nowadays I am working as Junior Java Engineer, developing great tools. What is more I spend 84% less time commuting and 90% less money for gas. As you can see it is never too late to change your life, learn new things.
Hey what an amazing story. Thanks for sharing, thats such a cool story. By the way, Buchalka (my surname) is Polish. My father was polish. I hope to visit Poland in the near future. All the best and congratulations again. Your english is great!
Thanks for sharing your amazing story !!.. 16 hours a day being a family-man.... Am amazed at your sincerity!!
Hey man, thanks so much for that inspiring story. I can relate to you because I have a young family right now, and sometimes I wish I had more time to study and progress. It's a tough balance between family commitments and progression, but ultimately it will lead to better things.
@@TheCodexNecro Hi my name is Mirek i have 42 I'm from Poland . I was a welder two years ago now I'm working for Spartez Software as webdeveloper. There is never too late for studying. I have never finished any Hight school.
Gratulacje, and all the best in your career! As they say, "checiec to moc" :-) Greetings!
Thanks Tim! I’m taking your Python class now. I just turned 49 and my youth activities related small business has been shut down due to COVID-19. I’ve always secretly wanted to work in tech! The biggest hurdle I face is my own self-doubt at being my age entering a completely new career. Thanks for these encouraging words! 🙏🏼
You can do it Christopher. I returned to school to earn my bachelor's in software development at the age of 47. I was also impacted by covid 19 as well. That was my motivation to pursue a different career path. It's never too late.
I am 65 and just started learning
I'm 51 and have been coding since I was 12 years old. It was a circuitous path through research science and then silicon valley during the first dot com boom. Eventually, I burned out and switched to medicine, accumulating a large amount of student loan debt in the process. Within a couple of years of finishing my medical training, I was already playing around with coding again. I wound up helping my brother with a few small projects for his business. I suppose I could say my "mid-life" crisis is realizing that I truly am a programmer at heart, so despite how far I've gone in another direction, I've decided to journey back to my true home. I have taken a course of Tim's in the past and really enjoyed it in no small part due to his genuine, infectious enthusiasm. And as you might guess, this video resonates with me. Thanks, Tim!
Thanks Tim!
I'm 31 and I've sadly felt several times that it's too late for me to change career, but this video really encourages me. Thanks again and thank you for your wonderful Java course, I'm just about to finish the Collections section (it's a tough one).
I'm glad this video has confirmed for you that it's not too late - you have time up your sleeve. Congratulations on your progress in the Java course!
hey hdjfgt
! I feel your pain... I have always loved software and gaming but never wrapped my head around learning any programming...
When I was 25 I felt I was too old and didn't start...
then at 26... 27... 28... 29.. 30... always the same feeling.
I have then decided to cut off the bullshit and start working hard for it! I have been studying python and java at every moment that I have. After 1 year of mad studies, I have been offered a software engineer position!! I am 32.
Remember, there is no yesterday or tomorrow. Life is simply a result of the efforts you put today!
Thank you very much for your courses, Tim. Amazing content that helped me so much!
@@TheLearnProgrammingChannel Thank you!
@@getulionm Thanks man, that's amazing that you could accomplish so much in one year with hard work. Thanks again for the encouragement!
Congratulations -I am so happy to hear you got that job. You must feel on top of the world. And you should!! And you are welcome. But remember you took action and did the work, so you deserve the credit for getting it done!
I'm 50 and just started your Python Masterclass on Udemy. Looking for a career change.
35 years old and just started to study programming, wish me the best guys !
wish you the best :)
hows it going?
Wrong question - am I too old to be hired? I'll be 62 in August, and will probably take my Java certification next year.
Have you got a job? I'm worried about my age...
👏👏👏👏
how did it go ?
@@wilfredv1930 - changed course - working a new job in which I use C++. Almost 66 yrs. old now and hanging in there!
Hi Tim, I am 60 and relearned programming. In the past I programmed C on Unix. Thanks to your excellent Java training on Udemy I learned Java. Nelson (amigoscode) learned me Spring. Thanks to Brad Traversy I learned Vue and React. Full stack... No never too old I should say....
I am 58 and learnt programming in my 20's using Turbo Pascal. Being a procedural language the biggest obstacle I have found is transitioning to object oriented programming. I have had several cracks at it and given up over the years. After taking several online courses it is now starting to make more sense. These courses are much better today and there is a lot more online help available. As you mentioned in a previous tip persistence here seems to be the key.
Yes I struggle with OOP having always been procedural programming, yes persistence is the key, and also good practical (real world) examples helps alot.
Thanks so much Tim. I returned to school to become a software engineer at the age of 47 after working as a registered nurse. This is so refreshing to hear!
I was 30 when I did a career change program to learn COBOL which I then used for about 18 years. Did project management for a few years, and now here I am following my programming passion and trying to learn Java. Never too old to learn, wish me luck!
Thank you so much for this encouraging video. I'm 48 and I've been studying programming for 3 years now and thought it wasn't for me. I'm very determined to keep moving forward on this journey after watching this video. Again, thank you so much for this!
I'm 46 - right there with you! Getting Computer Science degree
@@Xopher30 that's wonderful! This journey isn't easy, but we got this!!!
It's never too late to learn how to code, HOWEVER, it likely will be MUCH more difficult to land a job if you are changing careers late in life. It's already challenging enough if you are switching careers much less having age as a headwind. It's not at all uncommon for software bootcamp grads to submit 300-400+ job applications before landing a job..... much less those who are trying to land programming through self study. This comes from my own personal experience as someone who is pivoting careers back into software engineering (bootcamp grad with BS degree in Computer Science and 3 years of professional programming experience with IBM at the beginning of my career) and from having spoken with multiple "older" candidates (50+) trying to make the same pivot.
Personally I've been told by a potential employer that they weren't moving forward with me as a candidate because they were looking for a "younger candidate". I've also had another employer who called me and said they were "excited" about me as a candidate and wanted to schedule an interview (based on a version of my resume that I provided without dates) only to have them immediately ghost me when I provided the same version of my resume but with actual dates. These are two examples of more blatant ageism...I would guess that most of occurrences of ageism are not that obvious. There is a saying about the "tip of the iceberg" that I believe is very apropos here.
I also have experience with ageism from a hiring manager's perspective.... I was a Director at large software company and I was explicitly told not to hire a qualified candidate under the guise of a "concern about the cultural fit" of the candidate but when I continued to push the management team for the "real reason" I was eventually told that the problem was that they felt the candidate was too old and he may not fit in as a result.
Again, ,I'm not saying that landing a software job is impossible when you are older I'm simply saying that it may be MUCH more challenging to land a job. Age discrimination is REAL
Thanks so much for your reply to my note. It was very inspiring, I'm happy to have received your input on the situation. Basically I'm doing this to teach my young ones your never too old to learn a new skill-set. All that's required is the desire, an honest desire to learn something new and different.
Thanks a lot Tim! I'm 24 y/o & was doubting my abilities!! Your words of wisdom elevated me!!!!!!
I am glad it helped. 24 gives you plenty of time to get into the market!
The question should be: "Am too old to get a job in programming with no pryor experience but know how to code?
I'm 24 years old, and I just started learning your Java course. And I'm enjoying it! Hope to make it a carreer.
Hey man hows it all going so far?
Too old for this.
And if you have any experience in any field, you can start programming in that area. Subject area expertise can be critical in moving into programming. Look for areas to automate or problems you could solve and you might find the opportunities coming to you.
This is a great point - Your domain expertise can be extremely valuable when moving into programming - I mean just imagine two people applying for a programming job in the health field - if one of the applicants was a nurse in a former career they would probably have an advantage over the other applicant if the company could make use of those skills. This can be a great way for someone moving into programming for the first time to get that first programming job.
That's my plan. Learn python to use in current role and expand from there.
Thank you I have been listening to your python and java courses in udemy, and I personally think that your one of the greatest lecturer In web.
I am in late 20s and I have started programming 2 years ago and your tutorials and way of thinking really changed my perspective.
감사합니다 ( Gam sa hap ni da | means thank you very much in Korean)
I'm 29 starting your course today. I always felt a personal connection with you when I started course last year but din complete it. But this time I will definitely complete it and start a career as software developer. Thanks Tim
I'm already 42 this year and just started learning web development. Hopefully the job opportunities still exist when I'm ready.
Good video, Tim. I can only speak about America since that is where I live and I have been in IT as a software programmer/developer/engineer for over 40 years. It's unbelievable it could be that long. There are age and gender discrimination in IT but many companies can see past the bias so even if you are interviewing and not getting job offers, don't give up. Try to learn where you might have made a mistake in the interview process and resolve that you will not make that mistake again.
Developers here feel old at 35 so you can imagine what a 60 developer might feel but it doesn't mean you should give up. The experience you have, even if it's not specifically in IT, can be valuable to employers. Most employers are not just looking for coding skills. That attracts them to you but they want you to be able to think and communicate as well.
My primary experience is in .net and I really didn't become a strong developer until I understood SOLID principles and specifically, dependency injection. As an old school ASP.NET web developer, I'm madly in love with ASP.NET Core. I haven't stopped learning but the biggest issue is what to learn. There are so many languages out there and new ones popping up regularly. You learn on the job and on your off time too. It's a great field and I'm glad I'm in it. It's not easy but it can be rewarding especially when a user goes wild over a new page or functionality that you have developed.
Would like to see a video on selling yourself in an interview when you're 40+ or female; when it is possible you might face some sort of ism.
and 50+
I am 34 and just started... I am the oldest person in my class. Thanks for the video.
24K subscribers only!!!!!! I think you deserve much more than that. I do like your inspiring videos. Keep it up Tim :)
I am 19 years old and I'm in the 2nd year of my Software Engineering studies, I am hoping to get a Java/SQL developer job by the time I'm 22/23, it's never too late to start coding, keep working hard, there are like 10/11-year-old kids out there who are experts in coding. It's never too late!
Brother where are you now
You are never too old to learn new skills and grow your knowledge. I agree with Tim that you have to persevere and be prepare to work hard. Even when you will get the job, programming isn't an easy job, it's just hard work in my opinion :-). But if you like it you will never work a single day.
I agree - it's never to late to start!
hello Tim. Nice to see you active on youtube. I am 34 years old , but because of your advices I am not worried about my age. I made it in your course until collections. As I told you before , on udemy , is a great course. Can't wait to learn more. Best regards, from Romania , your student Horatiu!
Congratulations on making it that far into the course, keep up the good work. Yes, you are right, don't worry about your age!
I'm a 28 y/o 2nd year CS student, i really needed this🙏
I started in my 40s and it took a while to find a job but once I got hired I proved myself as a good programmer. There is bias in hiring younger developers over older ones but I think if you show you're good you can overcome it. You need to be current and now it's all about showing off your skills by building a portfolio.
The thing is if you are an average student in your classes and you graduate and just want to be treated the same as younger, average students. It sounds sad that you seem to mention that you have to be better and show more just to overcome it. I worry that older students could graduate from university as an average student and then not be given a chance that would easily be given to a younger graduate.
@@modulusruptura The time I learned to program was under the Bush Administration and the job market was awful. Strictly a employers market and one thing I learned that IT is a global market and you are competing with everybody all over the world. Another issue was nobody wanted to give you a chance because I didn't have experience. So I started building a portfolio of projects that I did on my own.
The right question is not "Am I too old to learn coding?" but "Am I too old to get a job in programming?", while there are lot of people can learn programming at any age and they would be excellent at it, but how many of them will be given the chance for a job or even an interview? I believe the percentage is low and the biggest success will be when switching positions within your company not when looking for a new career in a new company.
I am not discouraging anyone here, again for learning age is not important at all, it's how fair the industry is.
Thanks Sir for the tip. These tips really encourage us a lot🙂
You are welcome!
I was worried if I am too old to start learning coding as every rock star developers start programming at 8 or 10. I am 37 and I am learning machine learning, I think I can become a machine learning engineer very soon!
I'm 35 and know nothing about coding but found a program that interest me. The questions is not if I'm too old for coding, my question is, will I find a job as a programmer this old and without experience?
Haven’t seen a single success story for over 50. Yet of course you can learn anything - just the job part is obviously quite difficult.
I agree with the person who commented that the right question would be "Am I too old to be hired?"
My question is that do employers look at your previous career? Or the lack of it?
I never worked in an office at age 44. So, I worry that I am practically the last person anyone would want to hire.
Yes they will look at your previous career as a rule. Remember that they are assessing your suitability for the current position. Remember that you probably have skills from your previous career that will be valuable as a programmer. I would not necessary worry about not having worked in an office before. Focus on showing why you are perfect for the position you are applying for and be ready to answer why you have left that other career behind in case they ask about it.
I'm 61 years old and I'm learning programming and web development. I want to work being a freelancer and not drive to a job. What would my prospects be to work like this?
Thank you always for all the helpful videos, including your fantastic Java course! love you Tim :)
Aww thanks Sara - I appreciate that!!
Tim...tks for the video. Starting out (six months) . How best to demonstrate/showcase skills to get first programming job ? Develop a project and post to github or something ? what would be the top five suggestions. Thanks v. much
Watching this at 17 with already having 2 years Experience just to feel good about myself.
thank you
Hey TIm! I'm loving your channel content and the way you speak, but I wanted to request that you use real background footage, however simple may it be. it feels more natural and it doesnt matter if its a plain white wall with a simple painting hanged. plz let me know what you think! Oh and great video as always, keep up the great work, you're helping so many people! Cheers!
Hi Julio,
Not sure why you are asking me to change the background footage. Does that bug you? I like doing things with video editing, etc and I think it makes things a bit more fun. I'm glad you like the video (apart from the background maybe) LOL :)
46 years old and pursuing a degree in Computer Science. 👍
Hello, I'm interested to learn about developing skills for alexa :) But, before that I know I must learn some programing ( or I hope to be only the basic) . So I chose Python. Please tell me what course to take for learning the basics of Python? Thank you!
I think these types of videos need to deal with the more important question. Can you get a job as a programmer? And that answer is far more complicated. In short it’s much much more difficult over age 40.
im a little late to the party, 42, coding ios apps, just getting my foot in the door but ive heard lots of prejudice towards older folk
Even better, learn to program, start solving problems and start working INDEPENDENTLY building applications for sale (CLI, saas, desktop). No problem with interviews, 'too young culture', possible age discrimination, etc.
I am 57 but I know I will not get a job in the field. I do it for myself.
Hi Tim thanks so much for the video. Have been learning from your python master class. I am 30 but find it difficult to arrive at logic of any problem. How do I find solution to this? Sometimes I get the mathematical approach but find it difficult to workout the same in programming. Please help
When did u started?
What are the skills required to learn programming
I'm 17, why am i here? idk
Tim , I have 9 years experience in IT industry and I am working as support engineer . Can I change my career as a java developer here after? Any tips
age is only a number if you are able to do it you can do it.
Hi Tim
I am 57 and enrolled into your python master class. Do you think I can get a job after learning Python. I am of engg background worked for many years in engg industry
How did it go?
What about ageism?
Some of us become EVER LESS mature as time goes by Tim :D
Sir,I am 29 years old.I want to start my career as programmer.is it late?because I want to see myself as a successful software developer
Dear Tim,
Please share your opinion on Kotlin Native.
I'll post a video about this in the future.
Thanks for video!
I was working as mech eng and just shifted to software department in the same company and started to work as a developer (had been for 3 months). However, i am 29 y/o and sometimes i feel like i am late to improve myself further and have a solid career in the market. What's your ideas?
I think the video answers that question for you. You are NOT too old!
Ha, you youngsters, always coming out with the jokes :-). I'm 60 this month and am learning Java and Android with Tim's courses. You're never too old to learn new skills, and when you do it at my age, it helps keep the brain functioning well.
it felt a bit sad when you said if one was 80 years old they might not be able to get hired.... if they had all the skills and ability then it would be a shame if age was held against them. The way the world is going with inflation and government pension funds going broke, a lot of us will want to work at advanced ages, and it is not like there is a huge loyalty in the workforce anymore as all you hear about are people jumping from one job to next every year or two to get raises. Hopefully we will see the end of ageism and it not even factor in the hiring process, and the only focus will be on ability and merit.
All these coding online teachers, it's the same 10 freaking subjects they make videos on. It's so predictable it hurts. Remember, it's mandatory to make a "The [number] programming languages to learn in [year]
Hello, sir, I have a question that does we need maths to become a programmer/software developer
I am just starting out so my opinion is not that of an expert but from what I have seen and from the professionals I have met, you don't need advanced math. Unless you want to work creating databases, AI, or data science, the math needed for web development is pretty simple ( multiplication, division, some simple linear algebra concepts, order of operation, etc).
I have a video on this topic now :)
ua-cam.com/video/jAQUWZS9LGU/v-deo.html
You are correct - general programming does not need math skills, just a basic knowledge is enough.
Tim, is it possible to make a living as a Freelance Programmer? Can you give a range of incomes that are possible as a freelancer?
It's very possible. Literally tens of thousands of freelancers exist and are making livings doing just this - the range of income is low to high depending on your skills. If you are good at what you do then you will be very well paid.
Great
it's not too late to learn but it's too late to find a job as a programmer at 26?
Absolutely not too late! Keep at it. I know 50 year old people who changed careers and got their first programming job at that age!
@@TheLearnProgrammingChannel Very thanks for u answer, I was studying to be a policeman but they detected an ocular pathology and I can't continue with my dream of being a policeman.. So I decided to study this year to be an application developer but I am worried about the age, I have 24 and I will finish with 26, i want have a good and long career in this sector, working until the retirement age if is possible.. Sorry for burn you head but thanks really thanks ✌🏻☺️
Tim, what's up with all of these funny gestures in thumbnails? 🤣😂
Two reasons. 1) A bit of fun mainly, but 2) people tend to click thumbnails that stand out! :)
@@TheLearnProgrammingChannel Thanks for sharing your experience with us, much respect 🙏
You are welcome!
I am 51 and just starting out ha ha
Thanks alot I am 14 years old and I am starting programing
Hi Tim,
Just bought your Java course on Udemy.
I have background in Chemical Engineering. I am 27 now.
Do you think it will be easy to learn programming with engineering background? I don't know anything yet about coding
Tim how old are ya
54 Stephen :)
Why do i keep see dancing caterpillars? Trim them shits bro!
No if you've been keeping yourself healthy
You are really interested in teaching others to develop software or you only say this to be able to sell the courses, I ask you without offending only that I find it difficult for a person at such a high age to want to learn to program, I would like if you could answer a concise way and what it is, because I am interested in acquiring some of your courses, what is your teaching methodology?
I am 14 still i think i started late coz all people of my age better than me rip
Am unable to understand your English ☹️ itself........