CodeNewbie S26:E3 - Learning to Code with a Full-Time Job (Beau Carnes)
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Nov 15, 2023 Beau Carnes, Director of Technology Education at freeCodeCamp, shares his career trajectory and experiences in television, education, and technology. Topics covered include balancing a full-time job while learning to code, the value of a CS degree, building a strong resume, and the benefits of finding local coding jobs. The chapter also explores the mission of Free Code Camp to make coding accessible to everyone.
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Early Coding Experiences
- Beau Carnes's coding journey started with QBasic as a child, sparked by a book his dad gave him.
- He also dabbled in programming on a TI-83 calculator but didn't initially pursue software as a career.
Video Production Career
- Beau's initial career path was in video production, inspired by high school film projects.
- He worked in the field for a while but found himself wanting more direct interaction with people.
Transition to Teaching
- Beau transitioned into teaching, starting as a special education teacher in a K-8 school, driven by a desire for greater human interaction.
- This was inspired by prior part-time substitute teaching experiences.