what it takes to be a self-taught software developer

Another thing I should add: it can also take a long time to break into the tech space and pivot into software. It took me starting as an intern doing tech support calls, to systems administration, to eventually landing a developer job. It took years in the industry to prove myself and shift closer to my dream job. My friends who went directly for their CS degree were able to land a job as a dev without having to climb the ladder so to speak. You’ll also always need to exceed your interviewer’s expectations and likely outperform CS grads for employers to feel that you’re a safe bet. In your early years you will always be seen as a potential risk when looking for employment and you’ll need to prove otherwise.

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