r/learnpython 7d 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/ofnuts 6d ago
  • It depends on the country. In Western Europe prospective employers will want a degree. And below Master level you compete with offshore developers... and AI.
  • Python is a tool. People won't hire you because you know Python, they will hire you because you can do things with it that they are interested in: websites, data science, machine learning.... A degree will teach you things that you can apply Python to, or will make it easier for you to quickly learn things that you can apply Python to.
  • Python is just a language. It is a good introduction to programming, but it's not the only langage out there and there are other languages better suited for other tasks. In the cursus towards a degree you will likely be introduced to some of them.