The freeCodeCamp Podcast #100 Full Audiobook: How to Learn to Code and Get a Developer Job by Quincy Larson
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Oct 20, 2023 
Guest Quincy Larson, the author of 'How to Learn to Code and Get a Developer Job', discusses various topics including building programming skills, building a network, building a reputation, getting paid to code, and succeeding in a first developer job. The podcast also covers topics such as rubber duck debugging, the importance of computer science degrees, choosing a programming language, building a personal network, participating in hackathons, building a strong reputation, and the developer job interview experience.
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Coding Motivation
- Learning to code is a motivational challenge, not an aptitude issue.
- Persistence is key, as most people give up due to frustration.
Tutorial Hell Escape
- Quincy initially struggled with tutorial hell, jumping between resources without finishing projects.
- A mentor at a hacker space encouraged him to build a project, leading to a breakthrough.
Coding Challenges
- Coding is telling a computer what to do in a language it understands.
- Learning is hard because the tools are primitive, coding is ambiguous, and the feedback is constant and negative.