I was reflecting on how much I studied/practiced programming before getting my first job and I estimate it was about 1000-1500 hours, this was in about 7 months and I felt pretty comfortable jumping in to solve problems at that level.
Thanks for this article. I have been self teaching web dev for 20 years. I always feel that “I don’t know anything”. So, in part fear breaking into a full time tech position. What hit me most with your article today is the next to the last paragraph opening, “Be Kind to yourself as you learn.” I have had days where I was just not getting it and would be angry with myself for not understanding the issue. Now that I see that even experienced programmers have tough days, I much feel better. Thanks Brian.
I was reflecting on how much I studied/practiced programming before getting my first job and I estimate it was about 1000-1500 hours, this was in about 7 months and I felt pretty comfortable jumping in to solve problems at that level.
That sounds about right to me.
Thanks for this article. I have been self teaching web dev for 20 years. I always feel that “I don’t know anything”. So, in part fear breaking into a full time tech position. What hit me most with your article today is the next to the last paragraph opening, “Be Kind to yourself as you learn.” I have had days where I was just not getting it and would be angry with myself for not understanding the issue. Now that I see that even experienced programmers have tough days, I much feel better. Thanks Brian.
You're welcome. We all have tough days. I make mistakes too. Keep moving forward. Do your best. Your best is enough.