Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding
Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coder
works in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any job
requires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro will
encounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build your
skills. Plus, it paints a picture of the world a coder lives in,
outlines how to build a resume to land a coding job, and so much
more.
Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in today’s job
market, yet there seems to be an ongoing deficit of candidates
qualified to take these jobs. Getting a Coding Job For
Dummies provides a road map for students, post-grads, career
switchers, and anyone else interested in starting a career in
coding. Inside this friendly guide, you’ll find the steps needed to
learn the hard and soft skills of coding–and the world of
programming at large. Along the way, you’ll set a clear career path
based on your goals and discover the resources that can best help
you build your coding skills to make you a suitable job
candidate.
* Covers the breadth of job opportunities as a coder
* Includes tips on educational resources for coders and ways to
build a positive reputation
* Shows you how to research potential employers and impress
interviewers
* Offers access to online video, articles, and sample resume
templates
If you’re interested in pursuing a job in coding, but don’t know
the best way to get there, Getting a Coding Job For Dummies
is your compass!
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Part I: Getting a Job in Coding 5
Chapter 1: Seeing the Big Picture 7
Chapter 2: Exploring Coding Career Paths 19
Chapter 3: Working as a Coder 33
Chapter 4: Understanding Key Coding Concepts 47
Part II: Technologies Used When Coding 55
Chapter 5: Creating a Website 57
Chapter 6: Programming with Ruby and Python 83
Chapter 7: Creating Mobile Apps 93
Chapter 8: Analyzing Big Data 101
Part III: Getting Your Coding Education 111
Chapter 9: Coding on Your Own 113
Chapter 10: Going to Boot Camp 131
Chapter 11: Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees 151
Chapter 12: Training on the Job 165
Part IV: Launching Your Career Path 175
Chapter 13: Building Your Portfolio Site 177
Chapter 14: Networking for Opportunities 191
Chapter 15: Interviewing and Becoming a Star 203
Part V: The Part of Tens 217
Chapter 16: Ten Interview Questions Decoded 219
Chapter 17: Ten Job Search Strategies 229
Chapter 18: Ten Coding Myths 239
Chapter 19: Ten Coding Job Websites 249
Talk the Talk 257
Index 265
Om författaren
Nikhil Abraham is a former Codecademy associate who has helped millions prepare for jobs in coding. He also helped launch Re Skill USA, a Codecademy extension that helps people gain the skills to start coding careers. Nik wrote Coding For Dummies, and focuses on corporate coding training and seminars.
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