Hello World

Starting a software development journey can feel overwhelming and disorienting to say the least. With an endless array of tutorials, YouTube Videos, online courses, and bootcamps it’s remarkably easy to get lost in the sea of information. But here’s what I’ve learned so far through personal experience: there’s no magical formula, secret shortcut, or a “10 steps to instant success” blueprint that guarantees a successful launch into a tech career. As Danny Thompson mentioned in the first episode of The Programming Podcast, the tech job market is simply catching up with other mature sectors, and the days of “instant hires” and overnight success stories are firmly behind us. So how can someone lacking traditional credentials like a college degree or field experience stay competitive in this evolving landscape?

The Reality

The truth is that becoming a developer is much more like training for a marathon than a sprint. It’s going to take daily effort, pushing through both victories and setbacks, and—most importantly—a genuine willingness to embrace continuous learning and personal growth for a lifetime. As someone who treading the path, I say throw out most of what you’ve heard and instead follow these points:

• Build things consistently - Even if they’re small projects or simple applications, each creation demonstrates growth and reinforces practical learning through hands-on experience
• Document the journey - Share your progress openly, including both wins and struggles. This helps others learn from your experience and helps you learn better by writing about it
• Engage with the community - Talk to other developers, join discussions, and learn from people with different levels of experience

The Purpose Here

I’m starting this blog not as an expert or authority figure (which I certainly am not), but as an fellow learner who finds enjoys building meaningful things with just words and numbers. I want to document my journey here, share what I learn, and connect with others who are learning to code. I’ll write about the new technologies I’m learning, share updates about my projects, and talk honestly about the challenges I face. This blog will be both my personal learning diary and hopefully a helpful resource for others in the coding community.

Let’s embrace this marathon mindset together with patience and determination. After all, every experienced developer who inspires us today started exactly where we are now—at the beginning of their own journey, taking one deliberate step at a time toward their goals.