Become a Web Developer in 180 Days (Without a CS Degree)

A guide to becoming a web developer without a college degree

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The route into the web development world can seem obfuscated at times — there’s no clear path since there are multiple programming languages, hundred of frameworks, and thousands of libraries. Which ones should you learn and in what order?

I’m a self-taught programmer who worked as a senior engineer in multiple startups and large enterprises, one of them being the largest Swiss banks. Here’s what I learned and how you can take advantage of that knowledge. Anyone can become a web developer — it’s a question of persistence and effort. If you put the work into it, you can become a web developer.

Without further ado, here’s how you can become a web developer in 180 days. 180 days is enough time to kick start your programming career in the web development field. 180 days is not guaranteed. It may take longer or it may be quicker — it all depends on how much you want it and how much effort you’re willing to put in.

I started learning web development at the age of 19 — naturally I didn’t have a lot of cash at that time, so I had to learn as frugally as possible. The path I’ve laid out is the cheapest and as cost-effective as possible.

There’s no need to shell out 10 grand for programming bootcamps since there are tons of free resources out there — you just need to know where to look.

I’m not advocating against programming bootcamps, they have proven to be effective. They’re also proven to be overpriced and ineffective. Head over to this Reddit thread covering the subject. “The Good, Bad, and the Ugly of Web Dev Coding Bootcamps “— In Depth Explanation

Authors Note: Consider bookmarking this article, this way you have a quick reference to it whenever you completed a course, challenge, etc.