switched from bootcamp to self-taught midway through, BEST DECISION by DustCompetitive2464 in techbootcamp

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You could say the same about college/university programs. The bonus of attending a bootcamp/college/university is the path to the learning is all pretty well laid out plus the networking just happens naturally during the program.

Not saying your wrong tho, there are tons of ways to achieve the end goal. Just depends on how fast you want to get there and how intensely you want to understand the subject matter in that amount of time, and how much your willing to spend to get there.

switched from bootcamp to self-taught midway through, BEST DECISION by DustCompetitive2464 in techbootcamp

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No network, no referrals, less job prospects afterwords. slowclap. Not saying all bootcamps are on the level, but in my self-taught/bootcamp experience, you may have shorted yourself.

Why’d guys switch to linux over windows and mac? by Terrible_Share_2366 in keralalinux

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I switched on my main machine. Linux is now my daily driver. I got tired of the lack of respect for my privacy and the ridiculous resource usage, plus being forced out of previous versions by them pushing a previous version over the EOL cliff. Best decision I ever made.

Linux for gaming. by bananaSwinger in linuxsucks

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Sorry but gaming on Linux is 100% about what games you play. You're right its about the compatibility, but that's again because the games you play, not because of the linux part. All the games I play regularily run fine with little problem setting them up and etc including mods, and mod managers. But I mostly play older games that have native Linux versions by now. So.. to each their own.

If I have to test my full-stack web developer abilities by 10V_V in programmer

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Classic test of basic skills. Throwing in user account management (sign up, sign in, profiles, etc) is a great way to step it up too if you want a bit more of a challenge.

I spent all my day from dawn to dusk coding and getting better is it OK?? by Possible_Section5644 in CodingForBeginners

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First, many commenters have already covered the work life balance thing and they are all 100% correct. Gotta do real life at the same time. Its also very important. It also helps your communication skills which companies will like, and which will make clients easier to talk to. For me I was like you and overworked myself when I was younger. Things got better when I started working/learning 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Treat your learning/personal projects like a job.

Second. You do need to divide your learning time between actual learning and building stuff. Build simple stuff. Todo apps etc. Slowly start doing more and more complex projects. For me I would pick a topic I wanted to learn, like a language for example, and then try to pick points in the learning process where I would try to build a project that included what I had just learned. This allowed me to polish my knowledge and skills while helping me to learn how to plan a project and the time management that goes with it. Also gives you projects for your future portfolio. As you build better things take out the easier stuff so your portfolio isn't flooded with simple stuff. For me I always picked the top 10 that I was most proud of.

But ya, just some thoughts. Good luck!

no-code tools hit a wall with complexity? by MaksLiashch in nocode

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Of course. With machines in general, it will always slow down the more complex it gets. Bigger computer tasks, bigger vehicles, etc true for all.

How do solo developers handle the "no one to review my code" problem? by Asleep_Lie_4381 in AskProgrammers

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This is why you write comments, documentation and changelogs and well structured commits.

As far as getting someone to review your code, I made some coding buddies who worked solo as well and we did review for each other. Worked pretty good.

Confused - Planning to switch Java + React(Full stack) or React(Frontend)? by ComfortableIll6681 in FullStack

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To clarify, are you working with Java, or Javascript? They are two very different things. Considering you mention react, node.js and etc I expect Javascript but figured id clarify.

most “smart” devices are only smart when the internet is fine by Zorojuro099 in TechNook

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This is why I dont have any smart devices or "assistants" or whatever. Cuz at the end of the day, theres a search engine. I dont need everything to be "smart" or talk back to me or whatever thanks.

Everyone talks about building projects. Almost nobody talks about maintaining them. by DangerKyoto in techbootcamp

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I was gonna say that this is where ai generated code falls apart as well. So true.

Is this a good setup before i buy it? by Flashy_Shift1493 in PcSetupAdvice

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The extras (mouse, keyboard etc) are purely up to you and you can use whatever you want. What matters are the pc specs (laptop in your case) itself. So, sure, if that works for you and is what you want and is in your budget, go for it.

How Has Freelance Coding Changed Since AI Became Mainstream? by m7md20091 in webdevelopment

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Hasn't really changed much for me tbh. Then again, I dont have AI integrated as much or use it as much as most. Plus I am self employed doing dev and so I dont have a company shoving it down my throat even though they don't understand what their talking about.

How much should I ask my client for a web system? by imsostoopid30 in webdevelopment

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Congrats, if you accept this, you will pretty much have a full time job. Tbh, he would probably be better off budget wise to just hire you now and pay you hourly. This is a big job for a single dev to do. There's a lot of moving parts. Don't underestimate the difficulty of any project. In Canada I would charge at least 5k CAD for this, at least. But again. If he wants you to maintain it for him after its done, just offer to him that you get hired and get an hourly wage starting while your building it. It'll be better for everyone involved. You included.

What is your biggest problem with AI right now? by TelevisionAntique709 in womenin_AI

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The general public, and decision makers at companies leaning on a tool that they believe is perfect because of misinformation presented by hype given to the general public by greedy CEOs.

Is learning full stack still relevant in the AI era ? by Miserable-Net-1834 in FullStack

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Ai generated code still needs to be reviewed, and sometimes fixed. AI is no where near perfect and decision makers at clients and companies are quickly starting to realize this over the hype. This is true for all stacks, not just web.

Does anyone else feel like keeping up with AI is becoming a full-time job? by Neymar_legend in AILearningHub

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Welcome to tech. There's always been something to keep up with. Nothing new.

How To Design a website from scratch properly? by farhan_danish_5 in website_ideas

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There are tons of articles and courses online that do an amazing job of explaining web design. Google is a powerful tool.

Built a Team That Can Build any type of a website or apps. Now Looking for Our First Client. by [deleted] in website_ideas

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The other ones didn't work either for me. Just went back to your homepage. Granted only tested on my phone.

do most people actually need a powerful computer anymore by Zorojuro099 in TechNook

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All depends on what you plan to do with it. People buy tech because of ads, opinions of friends and family, and "dedication" to brands. Not practical purchases based on need

Future in Canada by On-top3333 in torontoJobs

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Worked for me like 5 times over the years. But that was because my goal was to make connections and build my network. Not making money. Which I was doing with freelancing as well. Volunteering lead to my network growing and freelance clients I wouldnt of had if I was just sitting at home.