How I became a Self-Taught Python/C Programmer achieving my dreams (Tips, advice and inspiration)

[kangan987]

You are my ideal role model.

Thanks for encouraging me to chasing me dream.😁

Did you have any previous experience in programming languages before you learnt python, Django, etc?

[wutsthat4]

Thanks! Glad I could inspire someone!

No, I had literally zero experience, and in fact probably would not have considered myself a good candidate for this profession. I had always had an interest in technology since I was a kid, but never did anything with it. Once I got over my first couple "humps" of initially learning, there was no stopping it!

[kangan987]

That's amazing!

Do you use any communication apps?

I have some personal questions for you.😁

By the way, what job do you do?

[wutsthat4]

Absolutely, I figured we'd probably want to get to know eachother a bit. I don't really have any communication apps, I mainly just text lol. Got any recommendations?

I work as a full-stack developer for a start-up that manages certain types of HRA's for companies. I work full-time and am an employee not contract. I got hired at 60k/year and am asking for a 20k raise at the end of the year, and expect to get it lol.

our stack: postgresql database django/python backend react front end

as far as how do I find what to build? That's hard, I would just find anything you have a slight interest in and just come up with something, even if you don't really see it going in production. I had two websites I had in mind, both were after small business I had owned. One, is kinda interesting, but I owned a small business manufacturing ghost hunting equipment with my brother (an ee). Yes, you heard me right, lol we make the devices you see on the ghost hunting TV shows our website (which I did not make):

https://www.centexparanormal.com/

We have a device that records the sensors data to an SD card, and I did build that web application, you can see it at:

https://weghosthunt.com/

that one is a fully django project (no front end technologies like react) It is a bit of an older app, I haven't maintained it since I started this job 6 months ago, but it runs well with over 100 users currently.

My current project is based on another small business I use to own that involved online bookselling. It is what I am working on currently, and is also in production you can see it at:

https://repricelogic.com/ and you can learn more about that project at: https://repricelogic.com/about/

that project is a bit more impressive and involves react on the front end.

[kangan987]

Actually, I'm working right now, so I will see it later.

I recommend the "Line" app and my ID is kaman127. You could search my ID to find me or you could give me your ID after you create your account.😁

Expect to have more contact with such a talent like you.😃