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seunisamidget10:
I learnt HTML while preparing for Jamb. Throughout my 4years in school I didn't practice software development until I passed out of NYSC and established my company www.zeratech.com.ng
Now I'm not among the Jobless youths i cash out every week.Thanks to those who dedicate their precious time to writing tutorial ebooks and videos, thanks to stackoverflow, thanks to anything!!

I was 17 when I set out for software development though I was just learning and practicing for fun! and building my portfolio ( cc. Crownedrookie ).
I never knew it will put extra cash in my pocket in the future.

In summary, be it as it may I wouldn't say it took 6years to become a professional because there were semesters I didn't write even 1 line of code due to how stressful my study was.

1. I would say it took 1+1/2years for me to become a professional software developer.
My primary languages include:
Java
C#
PHP
JavaScript
Nodejs
related frameworks and libraries (react, laravel, codeigniter, cakephp, vue.js etc)

2. Highest paid job is 300K (a project that lasted for 1+1/2months). Though its a lifetime project because I still benefit from the proceeds till date.


3. Currently, on average it doesn't take more than a week to establish something tangible no matter the complexity of the project.



Thanks to everyone.

Ernest4321:
Could you please refer me to that particular video from freebootcamp you are using

Professorcplus:
Op, you don't have problem. It's a sign that you have a good mental health. You are more prone to infatuation; a situation where you are emotionally or spiritually as the case may be connected to someone "special". But you can use it to your advantage. One benefit of this proness is it make one more passionate, more driven, and focused on idea or abstract imaginations. So channel the energy into something more productive like picking up a new project, learn a language, or better still set up a weekly target goal and work towards it. You will get over it so...

Cheer :

cPapaAjascO:
Download the book here if u wanna read.


https://www.hariomgroup.org/hariombooks_default/satsang/English/TheSecretOfEternalYouth.pdf

Laboni:
You’re not learning programming yet. It’s not as easy as some people make it seem but once you’re determined and passionate about it, you will excel with constant practice of course. It can be tiring and frustrating too.

DualCore1:
Free courses from Harvard University

CS50's Introduction to Artificial Intelligence with Python
https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-to-artificial-intelligence-with-python

Computer Science for Web Programming
https://www.edx.org/professional-certificate/harvardx-computer-science-for-web-programming

Many more Computer Science courses
https://www.edx.org/course/subject/computer-science


If you're a self paced learner, edx.org should be on your list of resources.

Regarding the topic on salary. I wont drop any figures. When you're done with the basics, do the following:

1. Continuously beef up your Github profile with interesting projects (not todo list or sample projects you pick up when learning). You can do simple and interesting projects. You can do the same project using different stacks to show your range.

2. Be active on StackOverflow by providing helpful answers.

3. Create a simple and realistic linkedin profile (don't enumerate what you can't do)

4. Never stop learning. Never stop developing yourself. Never stop looking for what is trending. This is the problem I have with the PHP and Wordpress (N15,000 website) people.

5. Don't look for a Nigerian job. With decent power supply, a good computer with one or two additional screens and a fair internet connection, you're open to the world for business. The Nigerian market cannot afford you (yet). You didn't come this far to build 5-paged websites.


Don't try to learn all the languages there are out there. Learn the fundamentals of programming. Learn data structures and algorithms and you will be able to pick up any language and go through it in a weekend.

For any new project, don't settle for the stack in your comfort zone. Its possible there are newer techs to get that project done better. Explore your options and choose the best stack. Always try to add one new thing to your stack range with every project. It could be something as little as writing functional CSS with Tachyons instead of the normal CSS or using NextJS instead of CreateReactApp for ReactJS... just play around, you have no limits.

P.S: The industry is not a quick money scheme. I recommend having something else to support yourself while you learn. Please do not use the salary as a motivation to learn. Try and build passion for it. If you can't build the passion, leave it, try another field. Passion is important because you will need it when you eventually start working as a programmer (a job that can get very boring at times).

Another interesting field that's related to programming is DevOps. You can consider that at some point.

Aston02:
I laugh when I see people arguing over peanuts ehn. You see some devs charging N30k for a project, I'm like wtf?
Personally, I don't consider them as devs cos it's not easy to become one... It takes constant effort and hardwork. When I said hardwork, I mean dedicating like 50-70hrs of every week trying to learn.

Aston02:
It's so saddening to see guys here watering down an average income for devs. If you're good at what you do, you should be raking in dollars not Naira. Entry-level/ junior devs earn between $65-120k per annum (divide that by 12 and multiply by 410).

However, you have to be on world's best or international standard before you can earn that, which is where most problems lies for Nigerians cos we like to cut corners

infogenerator:
Everyones experience on the dark web is different. This experience depends on two things:

1. What are you looking for?
2. Your internet experience
3. How much time you're willing to spare on the dark web.

If these 3 factors are high enough, you can watch a live cannibalistic behavior on the dark web, buy drugs and guns and have them delivered to your home (definitely not in Nigeria), watch child pornography, human Vs animal porn, and really mind twisting bondage sex, read and watch highly classified documents and videos of varying proportion, let's not talk about the amount of fraudulent activities and stolen documents, identities and credit cards you can buy on the deep web....

In general, the dark web has layers, the deeper you go, the nastier and more disturbing it becomes . it's a whole crazy world out there and it make up almost 80℅ of the total internet.

Rafoski:
I think it's a thing with learning, especially something logical. I get frustrated even with mathematics man. But the joy comes when you finally get it! Aaah
Resources? NewBoston, it's a channel on YouTube. I downloaded their Java playlist and a guy named Bucky takes the course and I can recommend it to anyone. It's only to help the learner become familiar with the syntax. He does some easy calculations and stuff to help the learner understand the use of syntax in specific situations to reduce ambiguity and too much code. Then "Java for Dummies" is another book I can recommend. Although books can be verbose in an attempt to simplify things but it's important for understanding correctly. There are others but I can't remember them because I didn't really use them.

I'm trying to keep up the flame of motivation, we'll all need it to enjoy what we do.

Rafoski:
I'm glad there's a Java guy here. Welcome to the thread man. Few weeks ago? That's amazing, how's it coming for you?

If I'm good at mathematics? I'd say "a little". I currently do mathematical analysis as a course in my college so I'm familiar with certain concepts like set theory for example. When I'm not learning DS & A, I'm learning mathematics. I saw analysis as a foundation for the understanding of logic and discrete mathematics and that's why I stuck to it. Like you, I'm brushing my math skills in addition to learning DS & A.

tensazangetsu20:
Get really good at Java. Knows it's syntax inside out. You can always learn data structures and algorithms but learn the language of your choice very very well.

ucheuzor1:
It's very sweet to mention, but focus on one part and master. You can't learn all o.

It will take you donkey years and you won't still learn anything. Just take a part and stick to it judiciously. Try as much as you can to avoid tutorial hell

Prazo1:
thanks
but hope no fake around, how can I identity the fake...
And can you reccomend any good mosturiser..

pajosh:
Sorry guys for being offline recently

... The name of the tutorial is called .MASTER THE CODING INTERVIEW . DATA STRUCTURES + ALGORITHMS

KingSatan:
As a man, a father and a grandfather. I have lived life to an extent and this is my view on this subject.

The previous thread was simple and concise, "Never marry a woman who has no means of income".

But that is the truth!

Gone are the days when people marry "Obiageri's" according to the Igbos.
Back then, things weren't this bad. Considering the family setting in those days, women had no other role than to cook, birth, raise children and clean the house.

So their parents prepare them for marriage, teach them how to cook, satisfy a man and raise children. They also spend alot of time grooming their hairs, taking care of their skin (Some parents send their children to fattening rooms) and waiting to get married.

When we got married, we married to keep them at home and show off to our friends. Only a few of us married because of love. Some of our partners were not our choice but our parents.

So when you marry, your wife and children should always reflect your wealth and networth. Most especially, YOUR WIFE.

I repeat, back then things were not this bad and everyone knew their roles.

But in today's world, so many things have changed.

Women should bring to the table as much as they expect from the man.

Raising children costs alot of money and shouldn't be the responsibility of the man alone.

So many marriages have crashed on the alter of poverty or "One stream of income".

We must learn to tell ourselves the truth always.

Back then, you don't spend so much to raise a child. If he or she wants to go to the community school or follow the white man's way of life, you send them as a punishment. But those humble and loyal sons, follow you to the farm and when they come of age, you give them farmlands and wives if possible. But that's not the case anymore.

Apart from formal education abroad, I also encouraged my children to learn sellable skills. One of my son is a fashion designer and that is what puts food on his table in the UK. His college degree only reflects on his call cards.

I told this to my children (Daughters inclusive) never to marry a man or woman who has no verifiable means of income.

Money is needed to run a home in the 21st century. Alot of money!

We no longer live in mud houses or drink from pots.

As for "Entitlement", I think every couple should have that mentality depending on the context.

The man is entitled to his wife's emotional commitment. She is his wife and this also applies to the man.

I am tired of typing.

To be truthful, i warned my son's against mingling with an average African woman. They simply don't want to know the truth. They hate the truth with Passion and that is why true feminism failed woefully here.

In the Diaspora, most men who want peace of mind avoid African women because of their "Entitlement Mentality" and how exploitative they are.

Many of these women don't work but enjoy proceeds of child support from numerous partners. You think it's a coincidence? No it not. It was deliberate.

They just want to seat at home, get fat, enlarge their butts and walk up and down the street like a pussy cat that resides in Buckingham Palace.

Should I talk about Nigeria, where you meet an average Nigerian lady and realise that;

1. She is a college graduate because a "Man" sponsored her in school (Both of them are no longer together as a couple).

2. She has a roof over her head because a "Man" made that available (She has no intention of marrying him).

3. She uses the best smartphone because a "Man" bought it for her (Just another random man).

4. She has clothes on her body because a "Man" gave her money for shopping (Obviously he is "One of those mugus".

5. She has food on her table because so many men send her money.

This same woman has no other skill but sexual skills. The only thing she can offer is "Sexual Intercourse", "Birthing Children" and "Companionship" but she expects the man to "Mark her birthdays with a brand new Escalade", "Buy her parents a new house and train her younger ones in school". Is that not exploitation?

This same woman hates her mother inlaw because she sees her as her rival. Anyway, women have always hated themselves from time immemorial, don't get moved when you see them shout in solidarity, it's just for a few seconds.

When asked about their contribution in the relationship or Marriage, some will say "I birthed children for him". But that's your natural default woman!

Even if you sleep with a sexually active mad man, you will get pregnant and birth for him.

Some will even say, "I satisfy him sexually. I gave him my body and soul". But that is same thing you did with your numerous ex lovers.

According to Pastor Sam Adeyemi, he said "If a woman does not help her husband financially, then how else does she want to help him".

In this age and time, it takes two adults who have a verifiable means of income to build a healthy family.


Cheers!

tensazangetsu20:
Sign up on Upwork.
Sign up on toptal. Toptal is a goal but scaling in is very hard. If you can get accepted there bros you have defeated poverty. You can be making 60k dollars a year from Nigeria.
There are others research extensively.

crownedrookie:
Swear to God this was me at my last hair cut