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17 Steps to Becoming a Software Engineer (Without a CS Degree)

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Are you interested in learning how to become a software engineer, but don’t have years to dedicate to studying CS at university?

Well, good news: you can absolutely become a software developer without a college degree!

Whether you’re re-entering the workforce or stuck in a career you dislike (administration, operations, banking, etc.), becoming a software engineer is totally within your grasp—as long as you’re willing to put in the hard work. 💪

(Not sure what a software engineer is?

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Why Learn Computer Science? 7 Ways Learning CS Will Benefit Your Tech Career

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When we decide to learn tech skills, most of us jump right into learning a coding language—often HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.

Most online education, bootcamps, and other methods of self-guided education tend to follow the same trend: they focus on teaching you specific programming languages and technologies. You don’t see so much about learning computer science skills. 

By contrast, you will usually spend time learning about computer science topics if you pursue any kind of tech degree from a university.

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What Is Scala & What Is It Used for?

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What is Scala? Since the Scala programming language isn’t one of the most famous right now, you may not know much about Scala computing. 

In short, the Scala language is both an object-oriented programming and functional programming language that was originally created to solve problems with programming in Java. The name “Scala” is a portmanteau of “scalable” and “language,” which means it can grow with any project and can be scaled for large enterprise programs.

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Should You Get A Docker Certification? Pros, Cons & Courses

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Are you interested in learning the container technology Docker and want to know more about how you can improve your skills? Or do you already have some experience with it and want to get to the next level?

Studying to get a Docker certification can not only help you learn Docker, but also prove your skills to potential employers/clients once you pass the Docker certification exam.

In this post, I’ll break down what the Docker Certified Associate (DCA) certification is,

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113 of the Best Places to Learn to Code For Free

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If you’re brand new to the world of coding and web development, it makes sense to start by teaching yourself using all the free learn-to-code resources online.

By taking advantage of these resources as you learn to code for free, you can discover what you like and don’t like before investing money into a certain coding language or set of courses. Once you’ve gone through enough free coding lessons to find that direction, you’ll be able to channel your passion to continue learning how to code online most efficiently.

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