#146 - What I’d Tell My Oldest Son About Becoming a Software Developer

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My son just turned 18 and graduated high school.
I started my career in coding at 30 and I often wonder where I'd be if I started earlier. Terrible habit.
If I had full control over my kids' lives - this is how I'd structure their careers as software engineers so they would be much further along in the game than I am at my age.
None of them want to be coders however so maybe this advice will help you.

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1. #146 - What I’d Tell My Oldest Son About Becoming a Software Developer (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Develop Yourself Podcast, featuring my dad, the best coder ever. (00:00:01)

3. Reflections on Career and Fatherhood (00:01:00)

4. Advice for Aspiring Developers (00:02:25)

5. Getting Started with Coding (00:03:40)

6. Learning Backend Development (00:05:10)

7. Skill Acquisition and Job Preparation (00:06:20)

8. Targeting Startups for Job Experience (00:07:30)

9. Building a Portfolio and Gaining Recommendations (00:09:10)

10. Getting the First Job (00:11:00)

11. On-the-Job Learning and Career Growth (00:12:25)

12. Reading Essential Books (00:13:40)

13. Pathways to Influence and Career Advancement (00:15:10)

14. Insights on Management and Leadership (00:18:00)

15. Effective Communication and Presence (00:20:00)

16. Making Career Intentions Known (00:21:40)

17. Long-Term Career and Financial Goals (00:23:00)

18. Closing Thoughts (00:24:45)

19. Outro (00:25:10)