num_pages: 299
description: I am a self-taught programmer. After a year of self-study I learned to program well enough to land a job as a software engineer II at eBay. Once I got there I realized I was severely under-prepared. I was overwhelmed by the amount of things I needed to know but hadn't learned yet. My journey learning to program and my experience at my first job as a software engineer were the inspiration for this book. This book is not just about learning to program; although you will learn to code. If you want to program professionally it is not enough to learn to code; that is why in addition to helping you learn to program I also cover the rest of the things you need to know to program professionally that classes and books don't teach you. The Self-taught Programmer is a roadmap a guide to take you from writing your first Python program to passing your first technical interview. I divided the book into five sections: 1. Start to program in Python 3 and build your first program.2. Learn Object-oriented programming and create a powerful Python program to get you hooked.3. Learn to use tools like Git Bash and regular expressions. Then use your new coding skills to build a web scraper.4. Study Computer Science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.5. Finish with best coding practices tips for working with a team and advice on landing a programming job.You CAN learn to program professionally. The path is there. Will you take it?
language: English
title: The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally
publisher: Triangle Connection LLC