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Programming is wide and can be overwhelming especially for those who haven't been exposed to it and are just starting out. I myself struggling whether it would be the right fit for me or nah. There are so many domains to choose from, making it hard for people who are like me who had just shifted from other fields. One time my brain kept telling me that I should go for mobile app development because the market is flourishing. Then again, my brain would tantalize me to reinvent popular games like Minecraft or Flappy Bird by going into Game Development. With all this stuff in my head, I just could not concentrate.
Focus on one thing, do other things later, they can wait.
It took me a long period of time to realize that my priority is web development. It was my best bet work-wise. I came from a lower-middle-class family, and so for a moment, I need to fix my career prospect after dropping out from a prestigious University in my province. So what now? Well, other domains are interesting and all are well-suited to my artistic skills and keen personality. But let's be real, I can't afford to be picky unless I live near Silicon Valley, London, or Tokyo. Ladies and Gentlemen, I am just living in our humble house in a small municipality with only 70,000 people! Had to commute at least 2 hours before reaching the main city. Moreover, such fields require more investment and the job market is just not favorable. The reality in most places, creative minds are somewhat restricted by poor economic conditions. But, we are not going to delve more into these topics like you would normally see between the arguments for the "passion vs practicality" thingy.
Okay, now that I know I am into web development. What should I do next? I know that web development can be divided into two main categories: front-end development and back-end development. Front-end development prioritizes the look and interaction of the website. Back-end development on the other hand involves the processing of data from the front end, communication with databases, and responding to client-side requests. So, that's it? Not at all, if you want the full experience, there is called "full-stack development". This full compact package is a popular choice for web developers since it is more in demand in the market and knowing both how you structure websites and deal with data can be more rewarding. So going full-stack is the way! (for me)
A guide is essential
Have you been in a situation where you just entered an unfamiliar route without any idea where to go? A lot of aspiring developers that chose the self-taught path have been experiencing the same. You are lost in a complex maze bombarded by a ton of information making you unable to get to the finish line. As a beginner, it's important to have a guide or a roadmap to help you and me navigate the complexities awaiting in web development.
I came across this repository "developer-roadmap" on Github that presents different roadmaps for different domains in the programming and development world. I believe the beginner version is more appropriate for me since it is most straight to the point and less overwhelming. I'll go for the complete one when I am now better at the fundamentals.
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| Beginner Version of the front-end roadmap |
One thing I will change is I'll put Git and Github at the start of learning. Familiarizing how to manage version control on my computer and knowing how to store my git repositories remotely or in the cloud will be helpful in starting out. These two are separate brings and they aren't similar though they serve many similar purposes and are well-integrated with each other. I will share my learnings on these two when I'm ready. I have created my Github account: https://github.com/loneprogrammer7 and was excited to rock my keyboard!
Overall, web development is a specific domain in programming that can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. By prioritizing what is best for me and having a clear guide, I am in my full confidence that I may able to succeed in this new world. And well, who knows one day I may be doing games and or the next big thing in tech. let's just see.
This is Day 1
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