Abraham Getting a Coding Job For Dummies

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-119-12102-2
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 288 Seiten, E-Book

Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding
Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coderworks in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any jobrequires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro willencounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build yourskills. Plus, it paints a picture of the world a coder lives in,outlines how to build a resume to land a coding job, and so muchmore.
Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in today's jobmarket, yet there seems to be an ongoing deficit of candidatesqualified to take these jobs. Getting a Coding Job ForDummies provides a road map for students, post-grads, careerswitchers, and anyone else interested in starting a career incoding. Inside this friendly guide, you'll find the steps needed tolearn the hard and soft skills of coding--and the world ofprogramming at large. Along the way, you'll set a clear career pathbased on your goals and discover the resources that can best helpyou build your coding skills to make you a suitable jobcandidate.
* Covers the breadth of job opportunities as a coder
* Includes tips on educational resources for coders and ways tobuild a positive reputation
* Shows you how to research potential employers and impressinterviewers
* Offers access to online video, articles, and sample resumetemplates
If you're interested in pursuing a job in coding, but don't knowthe best way to get there, Getting a Coding Job For Dummiesis your compass!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Abraham, Nikhil

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Part I: Getting a Job in Coding 5
Chapter 1: Seeing the Big Picture 7
Chapter 2: Exploring Coding Career Paths 19
Chapter 3: Working as a Coder 33
Chapter 4: Understanding Key Coding Concepts 47
Part II: Technologies Used When Coding 55
Chapter 5: Creating a Website 57
Chapter 6: Programming with Ruby and Python 83
Chapter 7: Creating Mobile Apps 93
Chapter 8: Analyzing Big Data 101
Part III: Getting Your Coding Education 111
Chapter 9: Coding on Your Own 113
Chapter 10: Going to Boot Camp 131
Chapter 11: Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees 151
Chapter 12: Training on the Job 165
Part IV: Launching Your Career Path 175
Chapter 13: Building Your Portfolio Site 177
Chapter 14: Networking for Opportunities 191
Chapter 15: Interviewing and Becoming a Star 203
Part V: The Part of Tens 217
Chapter 16: Ten Interview Questions Decoded 219
Chapter 17: Ten Job Search Strategies 229
Chapter 18: Ten Coding Myths 239
Chapter 19: Ten Coding Job Websites 249
Talk the Talk 257
Index 265

Über Autor(innen)

Nikhil Abraham is a former Codecademy associate who has helped millions prepare for jobs in coding. He also helped launch ReSkillUSA, a Codecademy extension that helps people gain the skills to start coding careers. Nik wrote Coding For Dummies, and focuses on corporate coding training and seminars.