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Published Dec 15, 2021

Starting a Career in Coding // Beyond Coding Podcast #31 - Patrick Akil with Johan Janssen

Explore the pathways to a successful coding career as Johan Janssen and Patrick Akil delve into the importance of adaptability, continuous learning, and role flexibility. They offer insights into starting in tech, transitioning roles, and nurturing skills through collaboration and diverse experiences.
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  • First Steps

    Starting a career in coding can be daunting, but choosing the right company can make a significant difference. emphasizes the importance of finding a company that offers comprehensive training and growth opportunities. He shares his own experience of starting with a company that provided extensive education in Java and other skills, which allowed him to explore various roles within the same organization 1.

    It's a bit looking like, yeah, where do you start and where do you learn the skills that you didn't learn in university or other environments?

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    This approach not only helps in gaining practical experience but also in discovering personal interests and strengths in different areas of technology 2.

       

    Role Exploration

    Exploring various roles in a coding career can lead to unexpected opportunities and growth. has transitioned through multiple roles, from developer to software architect, highlighting the flexibility within the tech industry 3. He stresses the importance of staying hands-on, even in higher-level positions like architecture, to maintain a connection with the technical aspects of projects 4.

    If I'm an architect, am I put in an ivory tower producing documents or can I help teams hands on?

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    This balance allows professionals to influence strategic decisions while remaining engaged with day-to-day work, offering a fulfilling career path.

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