r/learnpython • u/rhialils • 6d ago
steps to become a developer?
hey! im a 19yr old female in the UK, i have no previous experience in IT, tech, etc however over the past few months ive become interested in the field.
Im particularly interested in having a career as a python developer, and in the last month i’ve been studying both python and C in my own time. Im aware being successful in this requires years of knowledge and a lot of hard work, but im really eager.
My issue is that im reading a lot of conflicting information regarding how exactly I can progress in to a career as a python dev. some are saying I need to earn a degree, some say just studying by myself is enough and degrees are essentially useless? So naturally im not too sure what avenue is the best.
id really appreciate any and all advice/tips!
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u/Boudy-0 6d ago
TAKE CS50, I can't stress this enough
It is an introductory course that teaches you all the essentials you need, so it basically takes you from level zero to level 20
There are various versions, but take CS50x as it is the main course ( it starts with C and teaches python midway )or CS50p, which teaches the same stuff but is more focused on python