The Sledgeworx Getting into Software Handbook is a brief guide on how to start a programming career without a Computer Science Degree.
Learn- The 3 core skills a programmer needs
- How to evaluate your programming talent
- The types of employers hiring software engineers
- Build your resume
- How the interview process works
- Succeeding as a software engineer
Contents
Introduction
About this Handbook
Who am I
Why Software Development Could be a good career for you
How I got into Software Development
Is Software Development a Good fit for you?
The 3 core skills
Evaluating your talent
What do you need to learn to provide value to a company
Software Industry Sectors overview
The Software Development Interview Process
How to prepare for your first job or internship
Resume
Applying to Jobs
Interview Preparation
How I got my internships
Components of software development interviews
How long it takes to find a job
Staying in Software
How to succeed in your first job
Career Progression as a Software Engineer
Getting Promoted
Switching jobs
Unexpected Pain points