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vincentglakas
Courses Plus Student 361 PointsTotal noob at programming and web dev. Want to quit being a waiter and be an paid jun or entry iOS developer.how??
I am 24 and have no web development/app dev exp. Where should I start as a beginner. It is a little intimidating diving into this field but I need a change from being waiter and want a new career . I am enthusiastic about learning how to program and develop apps with team treehouse as I don't want to waste money on a degree I don't need. Can I really be a junior iOS dev after I finish the iOS track and play around on Github? If not how do I get there as a person starting today! Thanks guys can't wait to contribute to helping soon.
3 Answers
redcamel2
4,751 PointsDoing the iOS track would get you the fundamentals that you need but also do projects on your own.
polycount
1,582 PointsOK, the forums are a bit weird and unorthodox (seems they are mostly intended for Q&A, not extended discussion), so I'm responding to your "How would one find beginner projects to do?" post with the following:
I'm 19 myself, also with no previous development or programming experience (Though I did do the HTML/CSS course on Codeacademy, I didn't retain much of it due to the poor teaching style). I think the best way to work on projects is to either think up some app concepts yourself, or collaborate with others.
How to do the latter, I have no clue, but as I see you've just recently started as well, I'd just like to let you know I'd be interested in working together with you on a project if you were ever so inclined. I feel us younger programmers-to-be should work together, so we can all advance together.
I personally am less interested in working for somebody else (Of course, I know we all have to start somewhere) than I am starting my own App Development business/agency. So I suppose my main goal after completing the iOS track is going to be to start working on my own projects/apps to either sell, or simply to prove to employers that I have the "skills to pay the bills", so to speak.
Let me know if you want to discuss working together on something. I'd jump at the opportunity to work with a fellow young coder.
vincentglakas
Courses Plus Student 361 PointsThanks alot for reaching out. It is intimidating just starting out as their is so much new information and things to think about Everyday. I too would love to set up my own shop one day but would feel lucky as well to work for an established firm. I ,24,totally agree in young developers sticking together and am very interested in working on projects with one another. I have one in mind already for a current job I am in.What is the best way to be reached? Thanks again.
polycount
1,582 PointsHey, Vincent, just message me on Twitter @AluminumNinja and I'll give you my email/other online contact forms if you'd like.
vincentglakas
Courses Plus Student 361 PointsFor some reason on Twitter it won't let me message you. Message me @vincentthomas91
vincentglakas
Courses Plus Student 361 Pointsvincentglakas
Courses Plus Student 361 PointsI gotcha thanks a lot!Are you currently an iOS developer of some sorts?? How would one find beginner projects to do?