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Jezking:
OK, everything you said is true to some extent. I'm not disputing any bit of it but here is something I think y'all hear.

I'm a self taught developer. True life story

I always wanted to code, so badly more than anything in the world but I was already doing graphic designs and had woes with the person who was teaching me graphics. So I decided to learn Web design on my own. I decided I was going to do it no matter what.

I decided to go for night class for the next 90days so I always have light. Also, Airtel night plan was #25 for 500MB and you could do it as many times as possible.

To cut the long story short I was like the best designer at my school after 90days. I now write React.js (that was acquired much later). There were nights with no light in school, also nights when Airtel network jonzed, but I never stopped.


In short just put your mind to it and be ready for anything and trust me even when you learn web development finish, get another skill as back up because this is Nigeria and we developers don't really get appreciated here!

In order news here is something I did in boredom MEMORY GAME

Wow, nice one. I'm self-taught too but I'm still stucked in the basics because of some challenges and a lot of things I'm involved in but I'll be focusing soon and I hope I'll be able to devise a plan that'll work for me like yours.

elantraceey:
Wow, nice one. I'm self-taught too but I'm still stucked in the basics because of some challenges and a lot of things I'm involved in but I'll be focusing soon and I hope I'll be able to devise a plan that'll work for me like yours.

please do

Jezking:
OK, everything you said is true to some extent. I'm not disputing any bit of it but here is something I think y'all hear.

I'm a self taught developer. True life story

I always wanted to code, so badly more than anything in the world but I was already doing graphic designs and had woes with the person who was teaching me graphics. So I decided to learn Web design on my own. I decided I was going to do it no matter what.

I decided to go for night class for the next 90days so I always have light. Also, Airtel night plan was #25 for 500MB and you could do it as many times as possible.

To cut the long story short I was like the best designer at my school after 90days. I now write React.js (that was acquired much later). There were nights with no light in school, also nights when Airtel network jonzed, but I never stopped.


In short just put your mind to it and be ready for anything and trust me even when you learn web development finish, get another skill as back up because this is Nigeria and we developers don't really get appreciated here!

In order news here is something I did in boredom MEMORY GAME

Cc: Chingel5, Karleb, SpambotLeaveMeNa, SegFault, ElanTraceey and finally BOSS Jetroolowole.

Ohh...boss...Tho data is my major obstacle. I am already doing Java. Imo... I think I might have gone far in it...
Thanks

SpambotLeaveMeNa:
Ohh...boss...Tho data is my major obstacle. I am already doing Java. Imo... I think I might have gone far in it...
Thanks

Data problems is one of the reasons we launch the #1Family1Coder campaign. We include a data pool feature where participants will qualify for free data and internet access.

Being realistic is what would make a programmer understand what he/she is up against.

Having a "money-first" approach to programming is bad I agree, also you will be a broke programmer if you don't think business along with your skill. It's when you think business and innovation that you'll be able to make money.

Also, yes, a lot of people are jumping on programming lately. But, let me ask you as a programmer is programming easy? Man lots of thought processing oo (aside basic web dev maybe ). Most of those would likely jump out in no time.

And back to the topic. Power is really the major issue for me. Was bored lately, got on Reddit to get an app idea to play on, being stuck for two days now no light and other hustle dey.
Hopefully I will make it a codelab on here when am done sha to keep the forum interesting.

Last last, if you are good money will definitely find you.

SegFault:
And I forgot to mention one thing, if you want to become a programmer you have to be pessimistic (theres no such thing as realism suck it up bro), if you are learning to make money, I pity you the most. Think of it as a hobby lest it will end in tears, some sort of industrial revolution is happening in Nigeria and jobs like Programming, graphics design, photography are becoming more competitive because more and more people are going into these fields and it's about to become a tough battle, if you are entering into the field newly, just expect nothing, because you will be disappointed not to mention the prospects of something stupid like a spoilt laptop, bankruptcy in the family and other disasters that could occur that will pull you down to the ground and yes, I just remembered Africans especially Nigerians find it hard to get clients, unfortunately westerners appreciate tech more than we Africans face facts and with the recent rise in fraudulent crimes from this part of the country and thanks to the media, an average foreigner looks down on us as fraudsters, PayPal has closed its docks to us (you can only send but not receive cash) and PayPal is a platform for payment used by many freelance websites, I heard there's a way through but do that research yourself, fact is that unfortunately hostility towards Nigerians has grown and that will affect we programmers terribly.

Real truth from a fellow programmer, if you love writing fiction, just go and write, there are not much interesting contemporary reads out there so just write good books, writing has its negative sides like finding an editor and a publisher but its gain is sweet man, you can also write articles and all, less brain work for more money, that is so on point. If you can paint or draw just try your luck at it, you might produce a thousand dollar worth painting or even more . If you love business then go at it, because if you think programming must/will (noticed I used must/will, by saying this I am assuming you are one of those foolish optimists that deny life is empty and full of suffering and just by "thinking positively" good things will happen) fetch you with a stable source of living, face reality man. It might not happen (a 70% chance yes).

Millerules:
Being realistic is what would make a programmer understand what he/she is up against.

Having a "money-first" approach to programming is bad I agree, also you will be a broke programmer if you don't think business along with your skill. It's when you think business and innovation that you'll be able to make money.

Also, yes, a lot of people are jumping on programming lately. But, let me ask you as a programmer is programming easy? Man lots of thought processing oo (aside basic web dev maybe ). Most of those would likely jump out in no time.

And back to the topic. Power is really the major issue for me. Was bored lately, got on Reddit to get an app idea to play on, being stuck for two days now no light and other hustle dey.
Hopefully I will make it a codelab on here when am done sha to keep the forum interesting.

Last last, if you are good money will definitely find you.

That's the problem, programming is not easy at all. But though everything you said is true.

this is nice.

Jezking:
OK, everything you said is true to some extent. I'm not disputing any bit of it but here is something I think y'all hear.

I'm a self taught developer. True life story

I always wanted to code, so badly more than anything in the world but I was already doing graphic designs and had woes with the person who was teaching me graphics. So I decided to learn Web design on my own. I decided I was going to do it no matter what.

I decided to go for night class for the next 90days so I always have light. Also, Airtel night plan was #25 for 500MB and you could do it as many times as possible.

To cut the long story short I was like the best designer at my school after 90days. I now write React.js (that was acquired much later). There were nights with no light in school, also nights when Airtel network jonzed, but I never stopped.


In short just put your mind to it and be ready for anything and trust me even when you learn web development finish, get another skill as back up because this is Nigeria and we developers don't really get appreciated here!

In order news here is something I did in boredom MEMORY GAME

Cc: Chingel5, Karleb, SpambotLeaveMeNa, SegFault, ElanTraceey and finally BOSS Jetroolowole.

MORE INFO

3fcc:
MORE INFO

Text FEP PROPOSAL to Zero Seven Zero Six Six Nine Nine Nine Four Six Six on WhatsApp

You forgot to mention electricity

Jezking:
OK, everything you said is true to some extent. I'm not disputing any bit of it but here is something I think y'all hear.

I'm a self taught developer. True life story

I always wanted to code, so badly more than anything in the world but I was already doing graphic designs and had woes with the person who was teaching me graphics. So I decided to learn Web design on my own. I decided I was going to do it no matter what.

I decided to go for night class for the next 90days so I always have light. Also, Airtel night plan was #25 for 500MB and you could do it as many times as possible.

To cut the long story short I was like the best designer at my school after 90days. I now write React.js (that was acquired much later). There were nights with no light in school, also nights when Airtel network jonzed, but I never stopped.


In short just put your mind to it and be ready for anything and trust me even when you learn web development finish, get another skill as back up because this is Nigeria and we developers don't really get appreciated here!

In order news here is something I did in boredom MEMORY GAME

Cc: Chingel5, Karleb, SpambotLeaveMeNa, SegFault, ElanTraceey and finally BOSS Jetroolowole.

It it doesn't necessarily need to add another skills if one is really creative... But it is also an added advantage and I really like the memory game reminded me about the old game I use to play on my computer when I was 8 yrs....

If you are really creative you can do something better than nairaland.... Still learning my web development tutorial

chingle5:
If you are really creative you can do something better than nairaland.... Still learning my web development tutorial

Bro, are these materials? If yes where can I meet you to have it? pls

jetroolowole:
Text FEP PROPOSAL to Zero Seven Zero Six Six Nine Nine Nine Four Six Six on WhatsApp

Done

chingle5:
It it doesn't necessarily need to add another skills if one is really creative... But it is also an added advantage and I really like the memory game reminded me about the old game I use to play on my computer when I was 8 yrs....

I feel you dear! Thanks anyways

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Millerules:
this is nice.

Thank you SIR!

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SpambotLeaveMeNa:
Ohh...boss...Tho data is my major obstacle. I am already doing Java. Imo... I think I might have gone far in it...
Thanks

I'm rooting for you as your #1 fan...

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jetroolowole:
That's the spirit. Most Developers in Nigeria are not innovative that's why opportunities are limited.

Spoken like a wise man!

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elantraceey:
Wow, nice one. I'm self-taught too but I'm still stucked in the basics because of some challenges and a lot of things I'm involved in but I'll be focusing soon and I hope I'll be able to devise a plan that'll work for me like yours.

Please do. I'd love to help but... (should I say unfortunately or fortunately).... I don't write Java

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Oga SegFault your head dey there! I love you for everything you said On point 100!

Deicide:
You forgot to mention electricity

it's their in my write up

chingle5:
If you are really creative you can do something better than nairaland.... Still learning my web development tutorial

I totally agree with you. With so many problems facing Nigeria and the world there is no limit to what you can create.

jetroolowole:
I totally agree with you. With so many problems facing Nigeria and the world there is no limit to what you can create.

Yes I agree.... Many people complain abt Nigeria bt for me I see it as a gold mine coz there is a lot of problem and providing solutions to problems using one skills and creative equals wealth and more knowledge

3fcc:
Bro, are these materials? If yes where can I meet you to have it? pls

Well I stay in Lagos around palm-groove side

chingle5:
Yes I agree.... Many people complain abt Nigeria bt for me I see it as a gold mine coz there is a lot of problem and providing solutions to problems using one skills and creative equals wealth and more knowledge

you are on point. That's what I did after my self-learning training. I built my first product. Currently it's been sponsored by UNICEF.

jetroolowole:
you are on point. That's what I did after my self-learning training. I built my first product. Currently it's been sponsored by UNICEF.

Nice one bro thumbs up

Guy so I have figure out a way to deal with the light issue bt it cost some money you can check this my tread for more https://www.nairaland.com/6082526/where-get-electricity-work-study#93324888

This is frontpage material oooo..
Lalasticala

Talk24:
This is frontpage material oooo..
Lalasticala

Just leave that mod I go snd arrow for am nw

Talk24:
This is frontpage material oooo..
Lalasticala

Since it's not political, mod won't look the way

jetroolowole:
Do you want to learn it?

yes please

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