Hi Drew, I also started to code when I was 42. Did that same course by Tim, got my java OCA, landed a job as developer a year later. And four years later still working as a java developer. I can say it was the best decision I ever made! Enjoying every day! My advice: Think of an own project, build a nice app with Spring framework, like a website or API and keep up the good work :)
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This is really encouraging. Do you think the OCA helped? I've debated whether or not to work on that. I have some ideas for some things to build once I get some more knowledge under my belt. A couple small things, and a couple I suspect will be larger projects. I'll probably start with the small stuff first :)
If you really aspire a job in software development, the certification will show you have basic knowledge of java. I don't know how it's in your country, but because of the current shortage in IT, there are various secondment agencies that provide education to those willing to learn programming. Have a look around and see if you can enter such a program. They will help you land your first job as well.
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I will take a look around. I know we have temp agencies, and recruiters, of course. We have bootcamps now that help land jobs, but they want a part of your first year or two income. I thought about doing one of those, but as the sole income earner they wont fit in my schedule.
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Hi Drew, I also started to code when I was 42. Did that same course by Tim, got my java OCA, landed a job as developer a year later. And four years later still working as a java developer. I can say it was the best decision I ever made! Enjoying every day! My advice: Think of an own project, build a nice app with Spring framework, like a website or API and keep up the good work :)
This is really encouraging. Do you think the OCA helped? I've debated whether or not to work on that. I have some ideas for some things to build once I get some more knowledge under my belt. A couple small things, and a couple I suspect will be larger projects. I'll probably start with the small stuff first :)
If you really aspire a job in software development, the certification will show you have basic knowledge of java. I don't know how it's in your country, but because of the current shortage in IT, there are various secondment agencies that provide education to those willing to learn programming. Have a look around and see if you can enter such a program. They will help you land your first job as well.
I will take a look around. I know we have temp agencies, and recruiters, of course. We have bootcamps now that help land jobs, but they want a part of your first year or two income. I thought about doing one of those, but as the sole income earner they wont fit in my schedule.