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Getting a Coding Job For Dummies Nikhil Abraham

Getting a Coding Job For Dummies By Nikhil Abraham

Getting a Coding Job For Dummies by Nikhil Abraham


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Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coder works in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any job requires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro will encounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build your skills.

Getting a Coding Job For Dummies Summary

Getting a Coding Job For Dummies by Nikhil Abraham

Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coder works in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any job requires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro will encounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build your skills. Plus, it paints a picture of the world a coder lives in, outlines how to build a resume to land a coding job, and so much more. Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, yet there seems to be an ongoing deficit of candidates qualified to take these jobs. Getting a Coding Job For Dummies provides a road map for students, post-grads, career switchers, and anyone else interested in starting a career in coding. Inside this friendly guide, you'll find the steps needed to learn the hard and soft skills of coding and the world of programming at large. Along the way, you'll set a clear career path based on your goals and discover the resources that can best help you build your coding skills to make you a suitable job candidate. * Covers the breadth of job opportunities as a coder * Includes tips on educational resources for coders and ways to build a positive reputation * Shows you how to research potential employers and impress interviewers * Offers access to online video, articles, and sample resume templates If you're interested in pursuing a job in coding, but don't know the best way to get there, Getting a Coding Job For Dummies is your compass!

About Nikhil Abraham

Nikhil Abraham is a former Codecademy associate who has helped millions prepare for jobs in coding. He also helped launch ReSkillUSA, a Codecademy extension that helps people gain the skills to start coding careers. Nik wrote Coding For Dummies, and focuses on corporate coding training and seminars.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part I: Getting a Job in Coding 5 Chapter 1: Seeing the Big Picture 7 Chapter 2: Exploring Coding Career Paths 19 Chapter 3: Working as a Coder 33 Chapter 4: Understanding Key Coding Concepts 47 Part II: Technologies Used When Coding 55 Chapter 5: Creating a Website 57 Chapter 6: Programming with Ruby and Python 83 Chapter 7: Creating Mobile Apps 93 Chapter 8: Analyzing Big Data 101 Part III: Getting Your Coding Education 111 Chapter 9: Coding on Your Own 113 Chapter 10: Going to Boot Camp 131 Chapter 11: Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees 151 Chapter 12: Training on the Job 165 Part IV: Launching Your Career Path 175 Chapter 13: Building Your Portfolio Site 177 Chapter 14: Networking for Opportunities 191 Chapter 15: Interviewing and Becoming a Star 203 Part V: The Part of Tens 217 Chapter 16: Ten Interview Questions Decoded 219 Chapter 17: Ten Job Search Strategies 229 Chapter 18: Ten Coding Myths 239 Chapter 19: Ten Coding Job Websites 249 Talk the Talk 257 Index 265

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GOR007076621
9781119050940
1119050944
Getting a Coding Job For Dummies by Nikhil Abraham
Used - Very Good
Paperback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
2017-10-12
288
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