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I often get the question of my siblings „Why don't you become a nurse? An educator? A teacher? Or a bank clerk? Something normal to earn money with…“
The answer is so simple. The world is changing fast. A few years ago it was normal here in Germany to get a pension after you worked hard your whole life. Thats why people went to work because of the safety when they get older. But it is not like that anymore. The workers receiving lower pensions than they are entitled to. The state retirements do not provide the primary care any longer… So obviously it is out of question for me to exercise a „normal“ profession.
Coding is not a fashion trend which is outdated in a few months. It is the future! It doesn't matter wether a homepage, apps, bots etc. So many things are possible in the new life of internet. No wonder that eight of the top 25 jobs this year are tech positions. A software engineer could just as easily find themselves working at apple as they could at an automotive manufacturer or in a hospital. I just read in an article that over 7 million job openings in 2015 were in occupations that required coding skills. The programming jobs overall are growing 12% faster than the market average. And these were the statistics of 2015!!!
The answer is so simple. The world is changing fast. A few years ago it was normal here in Germany to get a pension after you worked hard your whole life. Thats why people went to work because of the safety when they get older. But it is not like that anymore. The workers receiving lower pensions than they are entitled to. The state retirements do not provide the primary care any longer… So obviously it is out of question for me to exercise a „normal“ profession.
Coding is not a fashion trend which is outdated in a few months. It is the future! It doesn't matter wether a homepage, apps, bots etc. So many things are possible in the new life of internet. No wonder that eight of the top 25 jobs this year are tech positions. A software engineer could just as easily find themselves working at apple as they could at an automotive manufacturer or in a hospital. I just read in an article that over 7 million job openings in 2015 were in occupations that required coding skills. The programming jobs overall are growing 12% faster than the market average. And these were the statistics of 2015!!!
If you put in the hours and effort, you can master new skills and take control of your future!
When I tell people that I started coding with HTML and CSS and it took me just a few months, they are freaking out. Where ? How ? Didn't you study ? Do you have a computer science degree?
Luckily my mentor guided me to the right path as I told you in my very first post here on Steemit and showed me some great websites to get to know more about coding. There are a lot of online services on the market which offer online classes to learn any programming language you want to. You dont need any tech degree to understand what the teachers are talking about. It is unnecessary to study IT for many years. I am convinced that dedication is the key to success! With the right portfolio of skills and experience, you dont need a Computer Science degree to launch a promising career. You can go from beginner to job-ready in 3-12 months!It is not that difficult as you may think. Just stick to it and keep practicing. Anyone can be a developer and is able to learn to build amazing things!
Which language do I recommend for beginners?
It is such a matter. Every language has its pros and contras. You can use any language for different topics. For example
- Swift/Java for creating Apps
HTML /CSS/JavaScript for creating homepages
C# for writing windows destop applications
JavaScript/C#/C++ for making 2D/3D games
There are hundreds of various programming languages. These were just some examples to see what you are able to build!
I did a little research and was a bit surprised. I had a look at the skills that tech employers are asking for. Java was most asked in 2016 than all other languages. With over 2900 mentions per million listings is Java way more in demand than C# which comes after Java with under 750 mentions per million listings. Java remains incredibly popular in the enterprise and job seekers can´t go wrong learning it. But my personal opinion is to take advantage of each languages special strengths as well!
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Tip by Soldier - This is more for the parents here on Steemit! I just found an online service which offers coding for kids! How amazing is this?They can create apps, explore stem, build games, control robots, flying a drone and a lot more. When your child is a fan of computers, technology and apps this is a great way to teach him/her important skills in a fun way!
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Tip by Soldier - This is more for the parents here on Steemit! I just found an online service which offers coding for kids! How amazing is this?They can create apps, explore stem, build games, control robots, flying a drone and a lot more. When your child is a fan of computers, technology and apps this is a great way to teach him/her important skills in a fun way!
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Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.
-Albert Einstein
The internet is evolving
There are several published articles which forecast how our internet and technology will develop!
- Internet connection will be permanent and automatic
- Virtual reality will play a major role
- Privacy will become products
- Machines might take over your jobs
All this wouldn´t be possible without programmers! Internet is the future and so programming will be...
I thought this post was important to mention because programming is really the future! We should start teaching kids at school and focus on the new technology!
Stay focused
Love, Soldier