The Learn to Code With Me Blog Articles About Learning to Code


How to Get into Cybersecurity (Careers, Skills & Outlook)

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Cyberattacks are happening all the time and there’s a shortage of people with cybersecurity skills. Now, more than ever, we need skilled workers starting cybersecurity careers.

According to the ISC Cybersecurity Workforce Study, the number of professionals in cyber security jobs would need to increase by 65% to meet the growing demands of today’s businesses.

If you’re at all interested in working in this field, this is a great time to learn how to get started in cybersecurity.

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Is Coding Hard to Learn? (Plus How to Make It Easier!)

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Programming has a reputation for being a difficult and complicated discipline, but is that really true? Is coding hard?

You might think of the average programmer as being a glasses-wearing genius with a Mensa-worthy IQ, with perfect lines of code flying from their fingers. 🤓 If there’s any truth in that, coding must be difficult, right?

Then on the flip side, you may be hearing all this hype about how quickly you can learn to code and make loads of money,

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33 Coding Programs for Women & Girls (Plus 9 Scholarships)

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Getting into tech totally changed the course of my life and career, so I can personally attest that getting more women coding, and making coding programs for women more accessible, is so, so important. 💖

Even though it’s still a male-dominated industry, the landscape of tech is slowly changing. There are so many women’s coding bootcamps, scholarships for women in technology, and all kinds of coding classes for women out there now.

For those itching to start at a young age,

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How to Make a Midlife Career Change to Programming (13 Tips)

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“Tech is a young person’s game” is something I hear a lot. I get emails from readers and podcast listeners who are considering learning to code at 40+ or making a career change to programming at 40, 50, 60, or beyond, and are wondering: am I too old to be a programmer?

That’s one question I’ll NEVER answer with a “yes.”

Because if you’re interested in starting a career in IT at 40+, I want you to know that it’s absolutely possible.

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How Long Does It Take to Learn Coding? (Plus Tips to Learn Faster)

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How long does it take to learn coding skills? It’s different for everyone, but this article will give you a ballpark estimate of what to expect as you start your journey. 

We include real-life examples from people who’ve learned to code (often completely from scratch and with other responsibilities) and secured jobs so you can plan for how long it might take you.

🚦 As a starting point, let’s look at the results of the CareerKarma and Replit survey,

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