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From 0 to Android Engineer
How I became a Google-Certified Android Engineer in less than a year with no programming background
One year ago, I knew nothing about programming. I did not even know how the internet worked. 🤔
So, how did I become a Google-Certified Android Engineer in less than one year with no background in programming?
Quick aside: The focus of this post is to explain the process and path I took to become a competent Android engineer, rather than focusing on preparing for the exam to get certified by Google. If you would like a brief high-level summary of what I learned, there is a TL;DR at the end of the post. But please read on, as I will provide valuable reasoning and insight for the approach I chose.
🧭 My Purpose
Why did I even want to become an Android Engineer in the first place?
Well, one main reason:
I had an idea for an app I wanted to exist. 👥
My motivation to start learning how to program was devised from an idea for an app I wanted to exist, and my app idea was devised from a pain point I was experiencing in my life.
