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Getting Started in Software Development

Phillip Johnson
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6 min readMay 29, 2021
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There are a number of routes to get started as a Software Developer. None of them are easy but one may be better, or more accessible to you than another.

Traditional Path — University/College and a Degree

Historically getting a degree was the way to get a job as a Developer, until more recent years it was largely a pre-requisite for applying. It’s still probably the most common route to get started, but is less of a requirement to get a foot in the door these days. Ultimately if you’re at a point in your life where you can do a degree (i.e. you have the time and the funding) it’s probably the safest option. Lots of employers have grad programs, actively hire from Universities and have good onboarding plans to get grads up to speed over a realistic period of time working with and learning from existing experienced Developers. Both big and small companies have Grad programs so there a lot of options here.

Developer Bootcamps

Developer Bootcamps are definitely an option. An intense period of training over a period of several months, rather than the years it takes to get a degree. I’ve seen this approach work quite well for several people who have had experience working in the Software industry in other roles. Their experience in the industry, mixed with the…

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Phillip Johnson
Phillip Johnson

Written by Phillip Johnson

Over 20 years experience in software engineering, mostly in leadership positions. Passionate about software craftsmanship.

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