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Mehn this thread is an eye opener, I'm done with HTML and CSS though I've not been coding for some months cos my laptop crashed, I've gotten another one now but I dont know where to start.
For WordPress and shopify do I need to learn JavaScript or should I jump straight to learning them?? I'm broke and saw hell trying to get a laptop so I need something I can be earning from soon while I develop by the side.

tensazangetsu20:
Bros I would advise web development but find a specific niche. When I started this web development, immediately I completed the frontend track I started applying to jobs on Upwork. Omo would you believe the skills I spent 6 months acquiring were looking like they weren't in demand. I had to start learning things like PHP and WordPress because thats what sells out there. WordPress, Shopify, Magento, Drupal et al. I would advise you to learn the basic languages. For frontend pick a framework like React or Vue. For backend instead of picking a specific language find a platform and learn the language that powers the platform. Most of these platforms also have certifications which employers always request for. Look towards stuff like SAP, Magento, Drupal, Salesforce et al immediately you are done with your frontend journey. Don't follow the MERN stack people o before you join tech twitter to start looking for a place to work for free to gain experience .

These platforms are used by big companies and they always have issues getting developers because everyone is learning the shiny stuff. All the big companies in Nigeria and Abroad use SAP as ERP software and Salesforce for CRM. Big E-commerce businesses use Magento. You can check the Magento website there are just around 10 certified Magento developers in Africa. I tracked all of them to their Linkedin and they are all working with very big companies. Just find a niche and specialize in it o.

Another thing to note is that most of this platforms have their own JavaScript Framework. Salesforce has lightning which is very similar to React. Sap has sapui5 as its own framework. Magento can work with frameworks like React and Vue. Just get to react then pick a platform and master.

Thanks man, I really appreciate a lot

I'm a student about to enter 400lv once the strike is called off, I'm studying statistics/computer science (bsc.edu). We've been thought numerous programming languages in school like pascal,c++,c# and java but most times its just a scratch on the surface, our lecturer would always say our school fees is too poor to teach us the money making part of programming.

As it stands I can't even beat my chest and boast of one thing I've learnt in the university especially computer sci,stat and edu courses are a little bit better though its still mostly LA cram LA pour. I want to improve myself now and gain necessary skills because I might miss out on service due to my age.

Please advice me on which part of programming I can venture into, I have tried python and I love it, stumbled on data science and still liked it because its a combination of my courses in school though its kinda difficult shaa. I still tried out web development and have completed courses on HTML and CSS, I'm just confused.

I want to focus on one fully now, with no end in sight for the strike and no meaningful job available I want to devout all my time to coding so as not to lose on both ends since time is going really fast.

Your comments is needed pls

jFrankNorfleet:
Hello!
I need a UPS body alone with no batteries

What's your budget and location?

mariahAngel:
Op, your father is just going through pressure and impatiently taking it out on you guys.
It is part of your duty as the first son to protect your family and keep them together. BE A MAN AND NOT A SNITCH!
Stop exposing your family.
Caution your brothers if they talk about your father in a disrespectful manner.
It is a blessing to be part of a big family, even if you don't see it that way now.
ALWAYS RESPECT AND HONOUR YOUR FATHER. It is important for you and your brothers as men.

As for you and some of your brothers, you can contribute and get a place so that you guys can move out of the house to ease expenses and tension.
Make una sef try hustle harder! Baba don try na!

Aunty thanks, but its obvious you don't understand how I feel cos apparently you're a lady. I never stated he's not trying, all we just want is a little time. Its not easy starting from nothing, no inheritance, no rich relatives, no connection, nothing.....out of 8children I'm the only one in the university and my body dey tell me. You sow in order to reap my sister, as for hustle commot that side cos if riches is by hustle I for don blow tee tee, I ventured into biz early so I can help out as e no work out make I kill myself in I'm in pains biko don't compound it

Saintmary:
In my opinion, what you need is to give your parents space.

I don't really have anywhere to go, only school is my safe heaven

CalliDora1:
Hmmm...
Op, you just have to be strong and also learn from this. Don't have so many children .

It's becoming annoying the way people just keep popping out children without thinking of tomorrow.

May God see you through.

Hmmmm I don't plan on having more than three regardless of the genders

Mindlog:
Your dad knows very well that if it was that easy he shouldn't still be living in a rented apartment with his family at his age. He was okay with having 8 children with no concrete means of providing for them to have better chances in life.

You all should put in your best effort to achieve your dreams but do not ever succumb to his irrational pressures and dabble into things that would mess up your lives.

Thanks man, we're doing our best but he's never appreciates our little efforts

I will try to make this as brief as possible
I'm the oldest of 8 children in my family, 5 consecutive boys, two girls and another boy, it still beats my imagination why my parents decided to produce almost a football team regardless of the economic condition of this country.

I'm 28 still struggling and still struggling to finish school, used to do business but it collapsed due to circumstances beyond my control hence my late foray into school, my immediate younger bro is 23 and managing a small business. Now to the main problem, my dad is putting so much pressure on us to make money and help out in the family inspite of little financial investment in our lives, he keeps complaining that the burden is much for him( like say na we hold torch for am while im dey run im parole in the other room) .
On the outside we come off as a middle class family, he drives a mid range SUV and we live in a 3 bedroom flat, mum went into farming this year after many failed businesses, Dad provides just the basics like house rent and feeding plus school fees while the rest falls on her, she always ends up bankrupt because of expenses, we are only happy when she's doing business cos she provides everything without the kids asking.

I'm used to my dad's pressure, in fact we've had so many fall outs because of that, I sponsor myself 80% in school, yet he will always give me examples of other guys schooling and doing Mason work to sponser themselves and get their parents gifts, he quickly forgot how I shouldered most of his bills when I was doing business. Well I've developed a thick skin for his nagging but he has transferred it to my younger ones and anarchy is brewing in the family.

They're still very young to handle the kind of responsibilities he's expecting and its wrecking havoc in our peaceful home. My younger bro gave him #20k to add and pay rent last year and he wasn't impressed citing that the rent is #260k, this is a guy he gave just 30k to start business about a year ago. He doesn't ask him how business is faring what he just wants is bring money bring money.
He sent out our third born 21 as an apprentice to a rich man, it didn't work out because of the guys extravagant spending and he hasn't forgiven him since he came back last year. I managed to convince him to give the boy some money to start up something and he managed to give him 20k, few weeks later covid-19 set in and he lost the capital. He stays at home most times since he no longer has any capital, he was the one that gave the 2nd born about 100k to support his business while he was still in his ogas place( I got to know recently as it was a secret btwn the two).

There's fire in the house and I don't know how to handle it anymore, my mum is trying to douce the tension all to no avail, my dad's nagging is getting much and those boys are beginning to hate him. Despite his shortcomings I still love my dad and very grateful to have him alive cos I know what those that don't have is passing through. I've talked to him to cut us some slack cos with time he will enjoy the fruits of his labour but he keeps comparing us to other guys that he doesn't know how their parents set them up or what they do for a living.

I don't like coming home during break because of this, I've been home since I finished learning a trade during the lockdown but no capital to start and the pressure to do something is so enormous I sometimes wish I'm not born into this family. As the first child I'm supposed to control my siblings but I'm running out of options on how to achieve this, please help me out with advice.
Sorry for the epistle and any errors please, I typed this in a haste.

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