Good day guys, as a web developer myself i would say i did not really love coding at all till about 3 years ago.

I studied accounting and finance in school but after my Nysc, I volunteered to be part of my friends start up entertainment website as a web administrator on the back end to reply messages from support, approve comments and make modifications.

I actually started to develop interest because prior before then i never knew how a website worked from back end, i was just amazed lol and developed interest from there.

One year later in 2020 i made a decision to teach myself how to code starting from html, css and then proceeded to JavaScript and php though i only work with JavaScript for now as i was advised to master one programming language before moving to another.

It has been fun, challenging and cool since then, i have done a couple of projects for clients also.

So guys what really attracted you to coding/ programming?

Do you need Internet to approve comments and all that at the backend?

Obasempiree:
Good day guys, as a web developer myself i would say i did not really love coding at all till about 3 years ago. I studied accounting and finance in school but after my Nysc, I volunteered to be part of my friends start up entertainment website as a web administrator on the back end to reply messages from support, approve comments and make modifications. I actually started to develop interest because prior before then i never knew how a website worked from back end, i was just amazed lol and developed interest from there. One year later in 2020 i made a decision to teach myself how to code starting from html, css and then proceeded to JavaScript and php though i only work with JavaScript for now as i was advised to master one programming language before moving to another. It has been fun, challenging and cool since then, i have done a couple of projects for clients also. So guys what really attracted you to coding/ programming?

I was forced to learn C++ in my 300L. I hated the Aboki lecturer so no concrete interest aside the course

OmejeGuy:
Do you need Internet to approve comments and all that at the backend?

Yeaa that's how the website was programmed it wasn't so difficult though, just approve or delete the comments before it appears on the site to help control spam.

OmejeGuy:


I was forced to learn C++ in my 300L. I hated the Aboki lecturer so no concrete interest aside the course

Lol... @aboki lecturer since then do u still code ?

I really need to learn this coding and get some certification before I travel abroad.

Is it advisible to learn it here and get certified (will it be valued abroad) or should I wait and learn it over there and get certified?.

And to think I studied computer science in school

Chloraseptic:
I really need to learn this coding and get some certification before I travel abroad.

Is it advisible to learn it here and get certified (will it be valued abroad) or should I wait and learn it over there and get certified?.

And to think I studied computer science in school

Start learning as fast as possible u can even start today if you have a laptop, it requires commitment and dedication but atleast bit by bit so that even if you want to get recertification abroad it won't be so difficult. The most important thing in coding/programming while learning is building that's what makes you a programmer not even the certification.

For me it was playstation, someone stole mine and I was informed about emulators , I was in secondary school then, I was curious about it so I started learning C++ and MFC, nothing entered my head but it taught me alot about Programming and since then I have been coding, and during that period Programming wasn't a popular thing, I just wanted to see if I could build a plugin for emulators then it was ePSXe and this was the site then

pbernertDOTcom/html/gpu.htm

qtguru:
For me it was playstation, someone stole mine and I was informed about emulators , I was in secondary school then, I was curious about it so I started learning C++ and MFC, nothing entered my head but it taught me alot about Programming and since then I have been coding, and during that period Programming wasn't a popular thing, I just wanted to see if I could build a plugin for emulators then it was ePSXe and this was the site then

pbernertDOTcom/html/gpu.htm

Wow, do u still code still ?

Obasempiree:

Wow, do u still code still ?

Yes I do, both as work and hobby, check my signature and follow my blog, I have alot of articles to write. Some of Mobile, some Linux and Shopify.

Honestly na japa o. I still never japa na why I never consider my programming a success.

1. mullah
2. favorite class in school after language
3. the opportunity to build things & ride the wave of software gazumping the world.

For me I discovered its among the few careers were hard work and dedication still pay in the modern world.

Secondly your programming level/skill can be easily seen and rated, unlike other fields were every one go dey claim say de sabi, bu in reality na d opposite. Their is no room for argument.

Thirdly there is no hiding in this field, if u no sabi you will be exposed,etc. You cant hide behind any body.

Its not like other fields were some will go to club, drink and Bleep and still be better than the hard working ones. You you get?

Its 100% garbage in garbage out. One of the most honest professions.

Recruitment are 100% based on your proven abilities, not like other fields. No serious company go employ who no sabi, even if they do they will easily notice and fire d person

In summery i became a programmer because hard work pays here. As a hard worker I believe I a in the right place.

tensazangetsu20:
Honestly na japa o. I still never japa na why I never consider my programming a success.

Wetin u dey wait for?

1.The money
2.Easy travelling out.

Unfortunately I haven't programmed in about a year now...No more laptop.

LikeAking:


Wetin u dey wait for?

A job that offers a visa sponsorship .

Chloraseptic:
I really need to learn this coding and get some certification before I travel abroad.

Is it advisible to learn it here and get certified (will it be valued abroad) or should I wait and learn it over there and get certified?.

And to think I studied computer science in school

I don't think the coursework for a computer science degree in Nigeria has been updated for 10 years. They're still teaching us how to use outdated technologies like Flash!

tensazangetsu20:


A job that offers a visa sponsorship .

E go happen.

Obasempiree:

Start learning as fast as possible u can even start today if you have a laptop, it requires commitment and dedication but atleast bit by bit so that even if you want to get recertification abroad it won't be so difficult. The most important thing in coding/programming while learning is building that's what makes you a programmer not even the certification.

Thanks I appreciate.. Could you give me an idea of what to start with as a beginner

I was in accounting before and one day a guy sitting next to me at work who was a developer wrote a code in my presence to help me automate a task I was doing which was very laborious and repetitive, this was when I said to myself coding is for me. Though the journey was not easy as a self-taught I had to take a three year degree course overseas and that was how I was able to get a good understanding of coding and now I develop complex ASP.NET / .Net Core and RESTful API applications. Though I learnt Java at uni and my programming lecturer did not like to hear C# and ASP.Net but I keep on learning it as that was the language I was learning before I went to uni as I have fallen in love with it.

tangoalpharomeo:


I don't think the coursework for a computer science degree in Nigeria has been updated for 10 years. They're still teaching us how to use outdated technologies like Flash!

As in en.. We are so outdated in education sector in this country..

Most computer science student don't even have ideas of what coding is all about.

MindHacker9000:
I was in accounting before and one day a guy sitting next to me at work who was a developer wrote a code in my presence to help me automate a task I was doing which was very laborious and repetitive, this was when I said to myself coding is for me. Though the journey was not easy as a self-taught I had to take a three year degree course overseas and that was how I was able to get a good understanding of coding and now I develop complex ASP.NET / .Net Core and RESTful API applications.

wow wow this is great i would say i love deep adventures like you do. i will pm you.

Obasempiree:

wow wow this is great i would say i love deep adventures like you do. i will pm you.

Sure, no problem

Chloraseptic:


As in en.. We are so outdated in education sector in this country..

Most computer science student don't even have ideas of what coding is all about.

lol...

LikeAking:
For me I discovered its among the few careers were hard work and dedication still pay in the modern world.

Secondly your programming level/skill can be easily seen and rated, unlike other fields were every one go dey claim say de sabi, bu in reality na d opposite. Their is no room for argument.

Thirdly there is no hiding in this field, if u no sabi you will be exposed,etc. You cant hide behind any body.

Its not like other fields were some will go to club, drink and Bleep and still be better than the hard working ones. You you get?

Its 100% garbage in garbage out. One of the most honest professions.

Recruitment are 100% based on your proven abilities, not like other fields. No serious company go employ who no sabi, even if they do they will easily notice and fire d person

In summery i became a programmer because hard work pays here. As a hard worker I believe I a in the right place.

very true certs have little significance in tech industry, what people/ clients want are people that can do the job i really love the field.

Chloraseptic:


Thanks I appreciate.. Could you give me an idea of what to start with as a beginner

Tech is quite broad which Area of tech/programming are you interested in?

LikeAking:
For me I discovered its among the few careers were hard work and dedication still pay in the modern world.

Secondly your programming level/skill can be easily seen and rated, unlike other fields were every one go dey claim say de sabi, bu in reality na d opposite. Their is no room for argument.

Thirdly there is no hiding in this field, if u no sabi you will be exposed,etc. You cant hide behind any body.

Its not like other fields were some will go to club, drink and Bleep and still be better than the hard working ones. You you get?

Its 100% garbage in garbage out. One of the most honest professions.

Recruitment are 100% based on your proven abilities, not like other fields. No serious company go employ who no sabi, even if they do they will easily notice and fire d person

In summery i became a programmer because hard work pays here. As a hard worker I believe I a in the right place.

I wish I could like this comment a hundred times.

Passion like I have burning passion since when I was like 13/14/15, but just started last year.
We move on God.

Chloraseptic:


As in en.. We are so outdated in education sector in this country..

Most computer science student don't even have ideas of what coding is all about.

Wrong. I'm sure I graduated from a Nigerian University before you did. Studied Computer Science as well. The language used may be old but the underlying concepts are still very relevant

Edit(15/02/22): it's like Tech threads don dey hot FP regularly now o. Make i start to behave myself.

I got into programming because of game o. "Where in the World Is Carmen" specifically. Wanted to write my own Carmen since my friend whose dad worked in NNPC had a computer and nor let us drink water. Everyday Carmen, Carmen story

Obasempiree:

Tech is quite broad which Area of tech/programming are you interested in?

That's the very reason I asked the question..

I don't even know the area that's good enough just in case I travel.

I just need orientation from people who are in the USA or have been there before

Chloraseptic:


That's the very reason I asked the question..

I don't even know the area that's good enough just in case I travel.

I just need orientation from people who are in the USA or have been there before

Ok I have never been to the us before but I know web development, app development, digital marketing are some of the most common and demanding tech fields. You can do ur own research as well.

Obasempiree:

Ok I have never been to the us before but I know web development, app development, digital marketing are some of the most common and demanding tech fields. You can do ur own research as well.

Thanks