Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 234 mm x 190 mm, Gewicht: 400 g
Buch, Englisch, 288 Seiten, Format (B × H): 234 mm x 190 mm, Gewicht: 400 g
ISBN: 978-1-119-05094-0
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc
Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding
Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coder works in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any job requires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro will encounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build your skills. Plus, it paints a picture of the world a coder lives in, outlines how to build a resume to land a coding job, and so much more.
Coding is one of the most in-demand skills in today's job market, yet there seems to be an ongoing deficit of candidates qualified to take these jobs. Getting a Coding Job For Dummies provides a road map for students, post-grads, career switchers, and anyone else interested in starting a career in coding. Inside this friendly guide, you'll find the steps needed to learn the hard and soft skills of coding--and the world of programming at large. Along the way, you'll set a clear career path based on your goals and discover the resources that can best help you build your coding skills to make you a suitable job candidate.
* Covers the breadth of job opportunities as a coder
* Includes tips on educational resources for coders and ways to build a positive reputation
* Shows you how to research potential employers and impress interviewers
* Offers access to online video, articles, and sample resume templates
If you're interested in pursuing a job in coding, but don't know the best way to get there, Getting a Coding Job For Dummies is your compass!
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Fachgebiete
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Ausbildung, Jobs, Karriere: Naturwissenschaften, Technik, Medizin
- Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik EDV & Informatik Allgemein EDV & Informatik: Ausbildung & Berufe
- Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Berufliche Bildung Berufs- und Studienberatung, Karriereplanung
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction 1
About This Book 1
Foolish Assumptions 2
Icons Used in This Book 2
Beyond the Book 3
Where to Go from Here 3
Part I: Getting a Job in Coding 5
Chapter 1: Seeing the Big Picture 7
Chapter 2: Exploring Coding Career Paths 19
Chapter 3: Working as a Coder 33
Chapter 4: Understanding Key Coding Concepts 47
Part II: Technologies Used When Coding 55
Chapter 5: Creating a Website 57
Chapter 6: Programming with Ruby and Python 83
Chapter 7: Creating Mobile Apps 93
Chapter 8: Analyzing Big Data 101
Part III: Getting Your Coding Education 111
Chapter 9: Coding on Your Own 113
Chapter 10: Going to Boot Camp 131
Chapter 11: Exploring Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees 151
Chapter 12: Training on the Job 165
Part IV: Launching Your Career Path 175
Chapter 13: Building Your Portfolio Site 177
Chapter 14: Networking for Opportunities 191
Chapter 15: Interviewing and Becoming a Star 203
Part V: The Part of Tens 217
Chapter 16: Ten Interview Questions Decoded 219
Chapter 17: Ten Job Search Strategies 229
Chapter 18: Ten Coding Myths 239
Chapter 19: Ten Coding Job Websites 249
Talk the Talk 257
Index 265
