The Scrimba Podcast
How Johnny Learned Angular and Typescript in Three Days
Oct 3, 2023
Learn about Johnny's career change from sales to coding, his accelerated learning process for Angular and TypeScript, and how he created a project using them in just three days. Discover the importance of coding for kids and how it can boost their confidence. Gain insights into the journey of transitioning from a bootcamp to Scrimbo and the struggles of pursuing a software engineering degree. Hear about the speakers' experiences in sales and the satisfaction they found in helping others through technology.
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Quick takeaways
- Johnny transitioned from sales to software engineering driven by a desire for meaningful work and the potential to make an impact.
- Networking opportunities can arise unexpectedly, as shown when Johnny landed a job through connecting with parents at his daughter's school event.
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Transitioning from Sales to Software Engineering
The episode features an interview with Johnny Proano, who had a successful career in sales but felt something was missing. He discovered coding while working as a DJ and decided to explore it further, initially believing he needed a CS degree to become a software engineer. After attending a bootcamp and completing Scrimba's front-end developer path, he started applying for jobs. Eventually, he landed an opportunity through networking at a father-daughter dance. Despite learning a new technology in just four days, he impressed during the interview process and received a job offer at Hilton Grand Vacations.
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