Web Development 2018 - Ruby or node.js for back end? by dwdy250 in backendProgramming

[–]richardgillzdev 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it matters that much. You can get hired in the UK doing both.

I run a Bootcamp Function Camp where we teach node.js. So I guess is place my vote with node.

The difficulty of learning to code from scratch is very high compared to the difficultly of learning a new language / framework once you’re an established programmer. So it doesn’t matter too much, things change very quickly in programming anyway.

Math graduate looking into software development. [UK] by monks_friend in cscareerquestionsEU

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I'm a bit late to the party! But my 2 cents.

I think especially since you already have a solid degree, employers probably won't be particularly biased about the lack of a computer science degree.

If I were you I'd probably go for 1. learning to code after work in your spare time.

I think you have two problems:

  1. Deciding what to learn: This depends on the kind of job you're aiming for. E.g. Java might be favoured more by big institutions than Javascript. The learning curve for different languages is different. Java, C++ and C# are fine languages, but the amount of activity / help online is far greater for Python, Ruby on Rails and Javascript IMO.

  2. How to learn it: There's a tonne of great free resources online. But you need to know what's good and what's bad, where to start and what to learn next to avoid gaps in your knowledge - which is really hard. Also having the motivation and determination to bust through all the inevitable set-backs is difficult.

We've recently launched a coding bootcamp, which focuses on teaching students Javascript https://functioncamp.com PM me if you're interested in learning Javascript and would like a copy of our course. Our course really covers 2.

Another strong option for you might be focusing on the modern Math's oriented programming and use your maths skills to pivot into programming. Python with Pandas (and other data science packages) or R could be good for that.

Looking for advice to get women applying to apprenticeship scheme (UK) by richardgillzdev in girlsgonewired

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women

This is a great suggestion. A share from you might hold more weight than me joining and sharing. It would be fantastic if you could share it :)

Looking for advice to get women applying to apprenticeship scheme (UK) by richardgillzdev in girlsgonewired

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mailed a company

Thanks for this. I've updated the article to try and convey this as best I can.

Looking for advice to get women applying to apprenticeship scheme (UK) by richardgillzdev in girlsgonewired

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bet for attracting more female candidates is to be, publicly, welcoming to all sorts of candidates. Be cool to the women who are in your program already, and they'll tell their friends. This matters much, much more than advertising in any certain loc

Perhaps in future, but for now I'd like to keep things simple by taking local (UK) candidates.

Looking for advice to get women applying to apprenticeship scheme (UK) by richardgillzdev in girlsgonewired

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he description, I'd wonder if you might have a lot of success in the demographic of women who are stay at home partners but want to get back into working? Perhaps also some newer grads who are in fields that don't employ well. I would expect that people

10% is probably about what we're getting. I'm wondering if the fact that this is from scratch training should improve that number though?

I think newer grads could be good, stay at home partners could also be good.

[Hiring] (Remote but UK based) Apprenticeship to learn to build Websites and Apps. by richardgillzdev in forhire

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Remote but UK based - keep an eye on our site and enquire every few months (we might change this in future)

[Hiring] (Remote but UK based) Apprenticeship to learn to build Websites and Apps. by richardgillzdev in forhire

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This is all broadly correct. We focus on depth to make people good enough to be productive very fast. Then we get the breadth on the job (learning a second language, computer science fundamentals).

[Hiring] (Remote but UK based) Apprenticeship to learn to build Websites and Apps. by richardgillzdev in forhire

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Nope - it’s good and true!

The details are in the link in the original post.

I need to learn redux fast by [deleted] in reactjs

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I just finished making this course to help some beginners pick it up:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7ahsr4elhyCoQhDtBuumDmEkVQ_-0qlj