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What should I do or start if I want to become a software developer?
What are the steps or suggestions I could start on?
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Bereket’s Answer
In order to become a software developer you can take two routes:
1. Traditional College route
Earning a four year degree in computer science/software engineering is the most common way get into the industry and become a software engineer.
2. Through self learning online and bootcamps
The other option is learning on your own. There are several options available on the internet for you to learn the basics of software without having to spend a hefty amount of money that you would when your enrolled in a four-year university. These course however give you the basics and you'll need to do more proactive reading/learning on your own. And as mentioned above on one of the comments, once you've gaining some skills you can try and apply them by doing some freelance work.
Things to considers:
Software Engineering can mean different things depending on where your working and who your talking to. Thus try to read and up online, or from books and understand what your really interested in, is it Web Application development, Native App Development (some times called IOS/Andriod developer), Automation Development etc...? Then you can specialize on the specific field your interested in.
All the Best!
1. Traditional College route
Earning a four year degree in computer science/software engineering is the most common way get into the industry and become a software engineer.
2. Through self learning online and bootcamps
The other option is learning on your own. There are several options available on the internet for you to learn the basics of software without having to spend a hefty amount of money that you would when your enrolled in a four-year university. These course however give you the basics and you'll need to do more proactive reading/learning on your own. And as mentioned above on one of the comments, once you've gaining some skills you can try and apply them by doing some freelance work.
Things to considers:
Software Engineering can mean different things depending on where your working and who your talking to. Thus try to read and up online, or from books and understand what your really interested in, is it Web Application development, Native App Development (some times called IOS/Andriod developer), Automation Development etc...? Then you can specialize on the specific field your interested in.
All the Best!
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Elliot’s Answer
Within that title there are many areas of specialization - try to narrow down or figure out what you want to focus on. Learn Python or Javascript (along with HTML and CSS). Or Microsoft .NET. Start small and build a project from a website or learning site like freecodecamp.com and others. Then there's Linux OS, Git, an IDE like VS Code or Notepad++ and other tools that support Software Development. This is a lot to learn right here so it will keep you busy for a while but it provides a strong base.
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Nawal’s Answer
To become a software developer, you can go for a Science or an Engineering degree in computer science from a reputed university after your highschool.
Universities require students to have minimum qualifications such as particular subjects they must have taken during their high school and a minimum GPA and sometimes need you to pass their entrance exams. You can check the minimum requirements on college websites. Requirements varies from college to college.
You can also do free lancing without a degree if you gain the required skills in programming languages and tools but it’s always good to go for a university education as it increases your employability.
Software development is an integrated part of every industry these days. So, there are immense possibilities in this field but you always need to stay updated with the latest trends.
All the best !!
Universities require students to have minimum qualifications such as particular subjects they must have taken during their high school and a minimum GPA and sometimes need you to pass their entrance exams. You can check the minimum requirements on college websites. Requirements varies from college to college.
You can also do free lancing without a degree if you gain the required skills in programming languages and tools but it’s always good to go for a university education as it increases your employability.
Software development is an integrated part of every industry these days. So, there are immense possibilities in this field but you always need to stay updated with the latest trends.
All the best !!
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Vicky’s Answer
If you are a college student in different major, you can start taking CS courses, and gradually change your major.
If you are not a student at the moment, you can consider online bachelor's program in CS, which is typically cheaper than the on-campus program and has flexibility on the location and time.
If you do like in person classes, just pick a college that makes sense for you in regards to tuition, location..etc.
No matter which routes you choose, CS has a few courses that are required as mandatory for students to gain enough knowledge to start practicing. For example, operating systems, algorithms, machine architecture, ...etc.
In the sense to easy to get an offer in the job market, BS degree is always better than without any degree.
Best.
If you are not a student at the moment, you can consider online bachelor's program in CS, which is typically cheaper than the on-campus program and has flexibility on the location and time.
If you do like in person classes, just pick a college that makes sense for you in regards to tuition, location..etc.
No matter which routes you choose, CS has a few courses that are required as mandatory for students to gain enough knowledge to start practicing. For example, operating systems, algorithms, machine architecture, ...etc.
In the sense to easy to get an offer in the job market, BS degree is always better than without any degree.
Best.