What’s the best way to become a software engineer?, I have an interest in becoming one...

What’s the best way to become a software engineer?, I have an interest in becoming one, what is a good way to develop my skill set in computers to be more skilled?, also I have a habit of being lazy and want to change this, is it possible to do that?.

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Education is the best way to learn. Learning by yourself is still possible, however, depending on your age it may differ. Its like learning a new language. Its a great thing to get into though

Stop asking, just start programming shit. Don't question the purpose of your projects, just do it. There are millions of tutorials, blogs and forums on the internet about every relevant topic in software development.

It is a decent career, but as someone that's been in it for a long time, here are a few things to consider.

1) It takes a lot of time to get good at it, so just reading isn't enough. Create and code practical projects with the language of your choice and post up the source on github. This is more valuable than a resume these days. And you will need to keep spending extra time throughout your career to stay relevant.

2) Don't do it for the money. There are a lot of people in the industry that really like this stuff and do it on the weekends just for fun. You'll be competing against them, so if you're heart isn't into it, find something else

3) The career window is not that long. You've essentially got your 20s and 30s to really get to where you're going. When you hit your 40s, it'll get a lot harder because of many factors working against you:

* it'll be harder to keep up with the latest stuff
* there's ageism in the industry
* you'll be more expensive than the younger applicants
* you'll also be less willing to work the extra hours

Basically assume you'll be out of the career by your early 40s so plan accordingly. Ideally, you'll want to shoot for financial independence in that timeframe so you can safely sunset and not have the pressure if/when you look into an "encore career".

Your last point only applies to low tier companies and positions. Good quality developers in their 40s and 50s can easily land senior level jobs.

I feel that my point about a encore career is relevant for everyone.

I'm 40s and so far, I've been able to keep employed and my salary hasn't taken a hit yet. But I definitely feel myself slowing down and losing interest, so even if I'm not forced out, I'd still want to be retired in the next few years.

I'm grateful that I've managed to prepare for an easier glide path, but it was touch and go for awhile.
I wish someone would have told me to prepare for an early exit, so I always mention it whenever possible.

What happens if just got 30 and are starting to learn programming?

>2) Don't do it for the money. There are a lot of people in the industry that really like this stuff and do it on the weekends just for fun. You'll be competing against them, so if you're heart isn't into it, find something else

This this this this. There are so many other ways to make money in today's world you will be competing with actual autists who program in their spare time and are biologically incapable of empathy.

If youve reached age 18 without building a game of pong or whatever out of natural curiosity you will absolutely hate the discipline.

That's a good question. For me, I started coding really early, like 12 years old, so I am probably the very last person you should ask. I barely even remember a time when I was not able to do this.

But, maybe your energy level would sustain itself into your 50s if you're coming into it fresh. Do some soul searching. I'd also keep in mind that if you're starting any kind of career in your 30s, you'll need to likely be working into your 50s unless you go heavy-duty into MMM-land, so energy level and interest will be a factor regardless.

I'm an IT student, si maybe i can give you some insights. Well, I myself do not know how to code, but i somehow know how data works like connection between databases. So, rn you either commit yourself into programming, or rather be an analyst for the team. I was an analyst in our tean during our thesis defense, so it is also important for you to understand how relational database management system works.

OP this is as far as you will get if you haven't been typing away with cheetos dust fingers from age 12 like

Dude what. You're in your 40s, not 60s.

Surprising, isn't it? It was definitely a rude surprise for me to be staring this type of career trajectory in the face, but it is what it is. This is exactly why I try to speak up about this issue when I can.

I've now come to realize that people really only have three decent decades - 20s 30s and 40s. Before that, you're a child and after that, health concerns and energy start to take their toll. So spend those three coins carefully, folks. The way it went for me was this: my 20s was for learning, direction-finding and career kickstart. 30s was career and salary growth. And now, 40s seems to be consolidation and wrap-up.

Now, don't get me wrong, people can last for longer than that, but you could be rolling the dice without even realizing it.

You are the exception, not the rule. You claim to be in your 40s and yet you make it sound like you're in your 70s healthwise and careerwise.

An exception for people in general, but in this career, it happens quite often, which was my point. A lot of my peers are also looking at an early-out from the career too, if they haven't already left.

Strange. I am also in the same field and have seen nothing like that. Typically in your 40s you get positions where you have more responsibility and possibly managing younger developers. But thinking about retirement at that age is ridiculous, unless you have made it rich somehow.

That's somewhat depressing.

From what I've seen, the only people that stick around in the field are the ones that have gotten out of tech roles and into at least director level. But that is a different job completely, so the attrition rate may be more forgiving. That may be the secret, to get up and out of a direct technical role.

Tell me about it. Time will sneak up on you, so make the years that you work count as much as possible. I only really started to understand this when I got into my 30s. I fucked around way too much in my 20s.

Hey user, i just started a job as a developer. Nice tips !
So what is your exit plan? Just curious

I'm glad that it was helpful.

My main strategy has been to build up real estate investments. I started buying SFH rentals but now I've also spread out to include group investments and funds.

I've got a good passive income right now, so the main point of these next few years of employment are just to stuff all available cash into a index fund. The focus will be liquidity and capital growth.

Don't invest in an index fund right now. The equity market is way overvalued. A correction is coming soon. Wait until the crash, or if not crash it will be a fizzle.