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I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by gowonbst(op): 11:25am On Aug 19, 2018
I want to be a software developer... How do i start?
Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by alterswerve(m): 11:44am On Aug 19, 2018
Let what you actually want to achieve guide you..

Not in order

1. Ask yourself! What do I want achieve?
Do I want to make money? Create value? Both?
Do I want to do Android, Desktop, Web, iOS etc softwares?

2. Know yourself! Are you more wired for procedural thought (thinking about how things work and how they can be manipulated to work for you) or memory storage.

3. Get knowledge about the industry, books, blogs, tutorial videos. Get advice, get techniques.

4. Always remember, when you eventually become a software developer, that KNOWING HOW TO FORMULATE ALGORITHMS is more important than KNOWING HOW TO WRITE CODE IN MANY LANGUAGES.

5. Javascript is a good place to start, if you can't find QBASIC. Remember to place emphasis on DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS while learning any language. Once you're good with that, you'll fit in well with other languages
Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by gowonbst(op): 8:44pm On Aug 30, 2018
OK.. I want to start with android
Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by FxBeginnerGuide: 5:08pm On Sep 02, 2018
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Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by ExcelDev: 11:57am On Aug 16, 2024
alterswerve:
Let what you actually want to achieve guide you..

Not in order

1. Ask yourself! What do I want achieve?
Do I want to make money? Create value? Both?
Do I want to do Android, Desktop, Web, iOS etc softwares?

2. Know yourself! Are you more wired for procedural thought (thinking about how things work and how they can be manipulated to work for you) or memory storage.

3. Get knowledge about the industry, books, blogs, tutorial videos. Get advice, get techniques.

4. Always remember, when you eventually become a software developer, that KNOWING HOW TO FORMULATE ALGORITHMS is more important than KNOWING HOW TO WRITE CODE IN MANY LANGUAGES.

5. Javascript is a good place to start, if you can't find QBASIC. Remember to place emphasis on DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS while learning any language. Once you're good with that, you'll fit in well with other languages
As a software developer, can i actually learn all, like android, desktop, web and ios. Or a software developer has to compulsorily focus on just one
Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by Ditstek12: 1:57pm On Aug 16, 2024
To start your journey as a software developer:

Learn Programming Basics: Start with a beginner-friendly language like Python or JavaScript.
Study Computer Science Fundamentals: Understand data structures, algorithms, and databases.
Practice Coding: Use platforms like LeetCode, HackerRank, or Codecademy to solve problems.
Build Projects: Create small projects to apply what you've learned and build a portfolio.
Learn Version Control: Familiarize yourself with Git and GitHub.
Join a Community: Engage with developer communities on forums like Stack Overflow or Reddit.
Keep Learning: Stay updated with new technologies and keep practicing regularly.
Apply for Internships: Gain real-world experience through internships or entry-level jobs.
Read here : https://www.ditstek.com/services/full-stack-development-services
Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by Negiup: 8:51pm On Aug 17, 2024
gowonbst:
I want to be a software developer... How do i start?
Start with html and css. Don't start with a programming language. Thank me later.
Re: I Want To Be A Software Developer... How Do I Start? by Karleb(m): 9:36pm On Aug 17, 2024
Negiup:
Start with html and css. Don't start with a programming language. Thank me later.
Infact, the OP should start with a programming language. Preferably js, too many front-end dev out there.
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