Don't Learn to Code Until You Read This

When I first started, I didn't know what I was doing.

I jumped into learning Python because everyone said it was easy. But I had no direction. After finishing one course, I just looked for another, not getting any closer to a job. It was only when i got honest with myself that things changed. i realized my main driver wasn't just building cool things, it was money. i wanted a good salary, a nice place to live, and to travel. That's when I switched to Java. It was in demand in the corporate world, and that was a match for what I wanted.

Figuring this out saved me a lot of time. And it’s the first step you should take.

What’s your motivation?

Before you write a line of code, ask yourself why you’re doing this. There are really only two reasons.

1. You love coding and want to build great products.

2. You want the benefits: a good salary, flexibility, and remote work.

You can have both, but you need to know which one is your main goal.

Pick your path based on your "why"

If you just want to build things, that's great. Pick a field you're passionate about – web apps, mobile, games, AI – and become an expert in it.

But if you’re like me and your main goal is to get a good job fast, you should pick the easiest route.

Here are the roles that get you hired quickly:

• QA Automation Engineer: Lower entry barrier, but still a crucial role where you write code.

• Frontend Developer: The path is well-defined, and every company needs a web presence.

• Backend Developer: I suggest Java. It might seem boring, but it's what big companies use and it will keep you employed for decades.

The most important step everyone misses

Don’t just trust me or any other influencer. Do a reality check.

It's simple:

1. Go to a job site like LinkedIn.

2. Search for the job you want (e.g., "Python backend developer").

3. Filter for "entry-level" or "internship" roles in your city.

If you can’t find at least five open positions, you might have a hard time finding a job in that field where you live. This simple check tells you what the market actually needs, not what some course is trying to sell you.

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I cover all these paths and the tech you need for each one in my new video.

Watch it before you spend another month learning something you might not even need. Unless you enjoy the feeling of running a marathon only to find out you were on a treadmill the whole time. Your choice.