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A 57-Year-Old's Journey to Software Developer
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At 57, I'm not letting a late start or a lack of formal education hold me back. I'm charging full steam ahead on my journey to becoming a software developer! With fire in my heart and a thirst for knowledge, I'm proving age is irrelevant when it comes to chasing your dreams. Fortunately, I have access to invaluable guidance from my son, Ashik Nesin, a respected principal software engineer at Chargebee. Additionally, I leverage the power of AI chatbots to supplement my learning and gain further insights. This unique blend of human and technological resources provides me with a comprehensive and effective learning experience.
With a structured approach and a commitment to mastering the intricacies of programming, I am immersing myself in this fulfilling and ever-evolving realm. By integrating my accumulated knowledge and life experiences, I am confident in my ability to make meaningful contributions to the software development community.
I am in the middle of a 10-week study plan for full-stack development that I prepared with the help of Bard. I am pleased to share that below. And I hope you may benefit in some way. Yesterday, my son recommended a tutorial by David J. Malan. I earlier chanced upon a tutorial on Python by Dr. Chuck. I find them both interesting and useful. Give them a try.
Tutorial by David J. Malan: https://cs50.harvard.edu/x/2023/
Tutorial on Python by Dr. Chuck: https://www.py4e.com/lessons
This comprehensive 10-week study plan is designed to equip individuals with limited coding knowledge with the necessary skills and expertise to become proficient full-stack developers. Through a structured learning approach and dedicated self-study, you will gain a deep understanding of relevant programming languages, technologies, and best practices.
Study Plan Objectives:
Gain a solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development.
Master a popular front-end framework (e.g., React or Angular) for building dynamic web experiences.
Develop proficiency in a server-side programming language (e.g., Python or Node.js) for back-end functionality.
Learn to design and implement efficient databases for data storage and management.
Develop expertise in API development for seamless front-end and back-end integration.
Master deployment techniques for publishing web applications to live servers.
Build a portfolio of full-stack projects showcasing your acquired skills and knowledge.
Study Plan Structure:
This study plan is divided into four key modules, each focusing on a specific area of full-stack development:
Module 1: Front-End Development Essentials (Weeks 1-2)
HTML & CSS:
Interactive courses on Codecademy: https://www.codecademy.com/catalog
In-depth tutorials on MDN: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn/Getting_started_with_the_web/CSS_basics
JavaScript:
W3Schools tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/js/
The Modern JavaScript Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOYAxlnaww
Module 2: Front-End Framework Mastery (Weeks 3-4)
React or Angular:
Official React interactive tutorials: https://react.dev/learn/tutorial-tic-tac-toe
Official Angular interactive tutorials: https://angular.io/start
Supplement with additional resources:
Angular: https://angular-university.io/
Version Control Systems:
Git tutorials on GitKraken: https://www.gitkraken.com/learn/git
Atlassian tutorials: https://www.atlassian.com/git/tutorials
Module 3: Back-End Development Fundamentals (Weeks 5-6)
Python or Node.js:
Python:
Google's Python for Beginners: https://developers.google.com/edu/python
Python Tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/python/
Node.js:
NodeSchool's interactive tutorial: https://nodeschool.io/
Node.js Tutorial: https://nodejs.org/en/learn
Databases:
MySQL:
W3Schools MySQL tutorial: https://www.w3schools.com/MySQL/default.asp
MySQL Tutorial: https://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/8.0/en/tutorial.html
PostgreSQL:
Module 4: Full-Stack Integration & Deployment (Weeks 7-8)
API Development:
Express.js guide for Node.js: https://expressjs.com/
Django Project Tutorial for Python: https://realpython.com/django-setup/
Deployment:
Heroku Dev Center: https://devcenter.heroku.com/categories/reference
Netlify Documentation: https://docs.netlify.com/
Project-Based Learning (Weeks 9-10):
You will apply your acquired skills to build real-world full-stack projects.
Projects will be hosted on GitHub and showcased as part of your individual portfolios.
Additional Learning Resources:
FreeCodeCamp: https://www.freecodecamp.org/
The Odin Project: https://www.theodinproject.com/
MIT OpenCourseware: https://ocw.mit.edu