Hey everyone! I'm a 22-year-old guy from a small village in India, and due to some family and financial struggles, I wasn't able to complete my college degree. It's tough because no one in my family has stable jobs, so I want to make a meaningful career in tech, aiming to become a back-end or full-stack developer. I've been teaching myself HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and I've just started learning React for the frontend. On the backend, I've dabbled with Node.js and Express, working on small projects to better understand full-stack development. My goal is to land a remote job or freelance gigs and possibly move abroad in the future. Since I lack a degree and formal job experience, what should I focus on now? Should I prioritize building a portfolio or getting certifications? Are there platforms or communities where I can find freelance or junior development work without a degree? I'd love to hear any advice or success stories from people who've made it without a degree. Thanks for reading! 🙏
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Stay on your learning path! You seem eager, and your English skills are impressive. I recommend connecting with people from different countries; that can really open doors for you. Just keep grinding, and you'll get there!
If you're looking for solid resources, check out FullStackOpen. It's awesome for what you're currently learning! There's a lot of relevant content there.
Thanks! I'll definitely look more into it.
It's great that you're learning all the basics! Just a heads up, though, you're covering a lot of what many boot camps teach, which means competition could be tough. Try to explore some less saturated tech areas or frameworks that aren't as mainstream yet to stand out more in the job market.
Thanks for the input! Could you share some examples of areas that are less saturated or have better opportunities? I'm open to exploring new paths!
Appreciate your message! How do you usually connect with people globally? I'm trying to meet more devs and creatives out there.