The Self-taught Developer Mindset That Will Guarantee Failure

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May 30, 2023

Justin Alexander, an inspiring web developer, shares their journey in web development. Topics discussed: importance of setting tangible goals, assessing educational options, taking ownership of your path, pushing through low motivation, value of building projects, transitioning from hobby to serious pursuit, comparing college web development programs to computer science programs, job requirements for self-taught developers, consolidating front end skills vs front end and back end.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Self-Taught Developer Mindset

04:17 • 11min

Comparing College Web Development Programs to Computer Science Programs

15:36 • 5min

Experiences and Job Requirements for Self-Taught Developers

21:05 • 2min

Consolidating Front End Skills vs Front End and Back End

23:06 • 4min