About Freelancing as a coder: Step 1: The Top Languages will be HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, which will be the main focus for small business that need a website. Maybe there will be some SQL for Database, but only in bigger projects and clients. Step 2: How to start? You first need the skills, basic. Then, you will build your own portfolio website, it has to look good and demonstrate that you have the necessary skills for the project in question. Step 3: Before going into the wild, start small. Find 3 local businesses and offer a website for free, it will help you getting real world skills and the chance to build real projects. These projects are great for your portfolio website. Instead of building concepts, build something concrete that will pull a client towards your work! Step 4: Go into the wild. Cold calls or freelancing web-services. Nothing is easy, but persistency and hard work makes it easy.
Sir I am from Pakistan and I wanted to tell you that these videos of yours are absolutely useful and informative. Please keep up the good work and wish you a happy life :)
Really Cool Steff. You are so right about the tech stack. Php, Javascript, SQL ROCKS!!! Thank you so much for you kind personality Stefan. You are my Hero. I am from Denmark By the way.
I don't really want to freelance, but I have no work experience that I can put on a resume. I'm hoping freelance can get me enough to write down that I can get into a company.
Hi Stefan, I am new to web development. I have a question that I cannot get a definitive answer for. As a freelance Web developer, UX Designer, etc. who is responsible for the long temp maintenance of a project, updates, and who is accountable for an issue that could pop up in the future? My take is if you are working for a company the institution is ultimately responsible. What is your take on this subject? If you have an article on this subject I would like to see it. Best wishes.
as the person that built it, you would be. Unless they've gone and hired another person/agency to maintain their site. The good thing with you being responsible for it is that you get to turn that into recurring revenue though general maintenance work, updates, etc.
Iʻd really benefit from a 10 minute conversation with Stefan. Is there a way to arrange something like this? Iʻm at a crossroad and trying to determine if coding is a good choice to invest my time and future. My goals are specific. Iʻm going to leave behind a high paying career that I am very skilled in however, Iʻm at a point in life I want to start something new. My thought is at 48 taking on a skill that will allow me to have more independent income, less physically demanding, location flexibility and skills that remain relevant as I age. Iʻm also wondering how I might sync my old profession with coding opportunities. Advise?
Hey, thanks for the valuable content. I have a non-coding question. Previously, you used the TLM 103, but now you switched to dynamic mics like the Electrovoice and the SM7B. Do you prefer those better, and did you sell the Neumann? I am asking because I switched from a TLM 103 to Rode Procaster, and I kinda like it better. I'd be happy if you answered. And thanks for the fantastic content on coding.
I am a mic nut, first and foremost. In a noisy room, a dynamic mic is better because of the sound rejection. The TLM 103 sounds amazing, but you need a very quiet room. The SM7B and the RE20 reject room noise really well. That said, with a quiet room and some processing, you can make any OK mic sound really good. If my budget was $500 on sound, I would spend $350 on room treatment and $150 on the mic. The room is key.
It is no surprise that I have friends, here in Karachi, Pakistan, who have developed into senior developer role after their degrees from colleges (masters) ... and ... they are still coding PHP! When I talk to them about Node, they still talk like "yeah, Node has been brought to kill PHP", as if it is just a distant second. Now, if you listened to the HYPE, you'd think 80% of the entire back-end universe is being coded in Node ... 😆 Thanks Stef!
Hi, I'm into frontend and have some corporate experience, but I would like to switch to freelancing. I don't know much about the current demand and competition on "freelancer platforms", because I see many people offering their services at low rates. What is your view?
It's very difficult to compete on Upwork and Fiverr due to the large pool of Indians that work for pennies on the dollar. I'm honestly tired of competing with people outside the country.
@@StefanMischook Hey I'd love if you'd respond but, I learnt html css and JavaScript And I want to freelance, But Can I give clients control over the website without me??? Pls respond pls
It can but you will find other languages more fruitful ... simply because most small business have websites and Python for web app creation is not nearly as popular as JS or PHP.
@@StefanMischook thanks a lot i was hoping to use my python knowledge so that i can start freelancing right away but send like i need to learn PHP 😅 Thank you
It can but you will find other languages more fruitful ... simply because most small business have websites and C# for web app creation is not nearly as popular as JS or PHP.
@@StefanMischook I always miss you live sessions and end up watching the recorded sessions... how will i come to know when you will go live next... Cheers..
Based on what you say doesn't sound like a good career coding these days. To get a low end contract like freelancing, you need public portfolio, coding test and free projects just to set your foot in the door. No but thanks no.
The whole process might take you a max 6-12 months. Some do it 3-4. Or to make the same money, you will need a 4 year degree or 2 years learning a trade = 2 years experience to catch up the entry level coding salary. So, 4 years vs 4 months ... your choice.
@@StefanMischook but in your video you make it sound like you talk for the preparation to apply not the process to learn the skill. College is 4 years, but you need only a CV and maybe a cover letter to apply. If you need portfolio just to get an HR call, doesn't sound like high demand profession.
@@giorgospapadopoulos7709 Its a very, very high demand profession, but if you're coming in without experience they won't want to take someone on without proven skills; Its high demand.. but only for skilled devs, mainly. Not many very junior/learning roles in it. So the portfolio is necessary in the absence of a reference from another employer and 3-4 years of experience. Its a market place.
4:08 "you gotta know what you doing"
I wouldn't be here if I knew what I was doing chief
LOL
About Freelancing as a coder:
Step 1: The Top Languages will be HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, which will be the main focus for small business that need a website.
Maybe there will be some SQL for Database, but only in bigger projects and clients.
Step 2: How to start?
You first need the skills, basic. Then, you will build your own portfolio website, it has to look good and demonstrate that you have the necessary skills for the project in question.
Step 3: Before going into the wild, start small. Find 3 local businesses and offer a website for free, it will help you getting real world skills and the chance to build real projects.
These projects are great for your portfolio website. Instead of building concepts, build something concrete that will pull a client towards your work!
Step 4: Go into the wild. Cold calls or freelancing web-services.
Nothing is easy, but persistency and hard work makes it easy.
Thank you
tysm you rly explained all what we need
Sir I am from Pakistan and I wanted to tell you that these videos of yours are absolutely useful and informative. Please keep up the good work and wish you a happy life :)
Thanks and glad my videos help!
You code PHP?
@@taariqq Sorry to disappoint, but no! I do frontend in React and backend in django/flask (python)
@@yahyamateen There's nothing to be disappointed of. Cool.
@@yahyamateen Yahya you still doing?
Really Cool Steff. You are so right about the tech stack. Php, Javascript, SQL ROCKS!!!
Thank you so much for you kind personality Stefan. You are my Hero.
I am from Denmark By the way.
Hey Stefan, really need more honest people like you on earth, you're really great!!!
Thanks!
Great content as usual! Thanks, Stefan!
Glad you liked it!
I don't really want to freelance, but I have no work experience that I can put on a resume. I'm hoping freelance can get me enough to write down that I can get into a company.
Really good content, thanks Sir!
You probably are the Jordan Peterson of Tech Industry. Great and informative video!
Hey Stefan ! Hopefully what you share in this video will be useful. Thanks for sharing the insights !
Hi Stefan, I am new to web development. I have a question that I cannot get a definitive answer for. As a freelance Web developer, UX Designer, etc. who is responsible for the long temp maintenance of a project, updates, and who is accountable for an issue that could pop up in the future? My take is if you are working for a company the institution is ultimately responsible. What is your take on this subject? If you have an article on this subject I would like to see it. Best wishes.
How's web development going for you?
as the person that built it, you would be. Unless they've gone and hired another person/agency to maintain their site. The good thing with you being responsible for it is that you get to turn that into recurring revenue though general maintenance work, updates, etc.
Hi, Will you create a video about web hosting business? how it works and how to start it. Is it worth it?
Im going to start
Wish me luck 🤞
Hello I'm from Bangladesh im you r so nice video ❤❤❤
Iʻd really benefit from a 10 minute conversation with Stefan. Is there a way to arrange something like this? Iʻm at a crossroad and trying to determine if coding is a good choice to invest my time and future. My goals are specific. Iʻm going to leave behind a high paying career that I am very skilled in however, Iʻm at a point in life I want to start something new. My thought is at 48 taking on a skill that will allow me to have more independent income, less physically demanding, location flexibility and skills that remain relevant as I age. Iʻm also wondering how I might sync my old profession with coding opportunities. Advise?
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Hey, thanks for the valuable content. I have a non-coding question. Previously, you used the TLM 103, but now you switched to dynamic mics like the Electrovoice and the SM7B. Do you prefer those better, and did you sell the Neumann? I am asking because I switched from a TLM 103 to Rode Procaster, and I kinda like it better. I'd be happy if you answered. And thanks for the fantastic content on coding.
I am a mic nut, first and foremost. In a noisy room, a dynamic mic is better because of the sound rejection. The TLM 103 sounds amazing, but you need a very quiet room. The SM7B and the RE20 reject room noise really well. That said, with a quiet room and some processing, you can make any OK mic sound really good. If my budget was $500 on sound, I would spend $350 on room treatment and $150 on the mic. The room is key.
@@StefanMischook Thanks! I appreciate the reply.
Great content
What do you think about freelancing as iOS developer? Is it much worse than web?
great tips
It is no surprise that I have friends, here in Karachi, Pakistan, who have developed into senior developer role after their degrees from colleges (masters) ... and ... they are still coding PHP!
When I talk to them about Node, they still talk like "yeah, Node has been brought to kill PHP", as if it is just a distant second. Now, if you listened to the HYPE, you'd think 80% of the entire back-end universe is being coded in Node ... 😆
Thanks Stef!
Hi, I'm into frontend and have some corporate experience, but I would like to switch to freelancing. I don't know much about the current demand and competition on "freelancer platforms", because I see many people offering their services at low rates. What is your view?
It's very difficult to compete on Upwork and Fiverr due to the large pool of Indians that work for pennies on the dollar. I'm honestly tired of competing with people outside the country.
Is it possible to do freelancing with kotlin only???
I'm still learning JS. Can i do freelance with just HTML and CSS for simple responsive webpages?
Yes.
@@StefanMischookawesome thanks for responding. I'm going to look up on Upwork. Hopefully i find something
Hey, what about contracting? it's quite different from just freelancing and building small websites
Contracting is different where a contractor will be more like a temp employee, than an independent professional.
@@StefanMischook Hey I'd love if you'd respond but, I learnt html css and JavaScript And I want to freelance, But Can I give clients control over the website without me??? Pls respond pls
Any advice for a aspiring java developer? ty for the video!
Write code everyday. Learn design patterns. Learn to communicate clearly and succinctly.
@@StefanMischook Thanks!
Does python work for freelancing?
It can but you will find other languages more fruitful ... simply because most small business have websites and Python for web app creation is not nearly as popular as JS or PHP.
@@StefanMischook thanks a lot i was hoping to use my python knowledge so that i can start freelancing right away but send like i need to learn PHP 😅 Thank you
What about django?
Django is still used.
what's php for ?
Can i started freelancing after html css js and react
Yes. You will probably not need react. Wordpress 100x more useful for freelancing.
Can u become a freelancer straight out of boot camp with no degree?
100%
@@StefanMischook can I freelance work if I have a felony on my record or do they do extensive background checks?
@@weeden350freelancing might be the best option in this scenario. You will be your own boss.
Hi guys ,I want to start learning a programming language ,which language do i chose to be pro at to start my freelancing later?
Did you watch the video ?
I am specifically looking for Backend developer role. Tech stack Java, spring boot. Will there be any chance?
Java Spring is enterprise work, so you have to approach it with that understanding.
@@StefanMischook thanks for the reply 👍
since when those stupids adds got to over a minute!?
is c# good for it
It can but you will find other languages more fruitful ... simply because most small business have websites and C# for web app creation is not nearly as popular as JS or PHP.
Hello Sir,
Your YT videos volume is pretty low. Is there something which can be done about that?
Just a feedback.. No offence meant Sir.
No problem. Just been busy and had some persistent but minor health issues to deal with.
@@StefanMischook I always miss you live sessions and end up watching the recorded sessions... how will i come to know when you will go live next... Cheers..
Just found out a temporary solution for the volume problem which helped me to increase volume by 1.5x
I used VLC player to stream your YT video
❤❤❤
Based on what you say doesn't sound like a good career coding these days. To get a low end contract like freelancing, you need public portfolio, coding test and free projects just to set your foot in the door. No but thanks no.
The whole process might take you a max 6-12 months. Some do it 3-4. Or to make the same money, you will need a 4 year degree or 2 years learning a trade = 2 years experience to catch up the entry level coding salary. So, 4 years vs 4 months ... your choice.
@@StefanMischook but in your video you make it sound like you talk for the preparation to apply not the process to learn the skill. College is 4 years, but you need only a CV and maybe a cover letter to apply. If you need portfolio just to get an HR call, doesn't sound like high demand profession.
@@giorgospapadopoulos7709 Its a very, very high demand profession, but if you're coming in without experience they won't want to take someone on without proven skills; Its high demand.. but only for skilled devs, mainly. Not many very junior/learning roles in it. So the portfolio is necessary in the absence of a reference from another employer and 3-4 years of experience. Its a market place.
You can make literally dozens of dollars freelancing.
lol!
I don't want to be jobless due to AI
Don’t worry, you won’t be if you skill up.
and sql what is it for ?
Database communications