Qualifications for Programming

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>>56688181
You need to chill.

>>56687093
Don't be autistic in the interview.

>>56687093
>Implying they don't just hire anybody that watches Mr.Robot

>>56690394
>>56690366
wait what

bump for interest, im on the same boat

Network yourself or be a savant.

Those are your options.

>source: unemployed CS degree holder

>>56687093
>What kind of qualifications do you think are needed to get your first entry-level job in programming/software development?
I was doing front-end webdev at age 17, but that was in the early 00's when everything was on fire. I don't know if that is widespread today, but if you can demonstrate competency with CSS and basic JS you can get work, small contracts if nothing else.

>I have a 2-year degree (great GPA and all that) in Software Development, and I have plans for the near future of getting a normal job and paying my way through an affordable online bachelor's program at WGU. On the side, I will also be building up a GitHub portfolio and starting a programming blog.
Forget the degree. It's worth mentioning but don't spend time talking about it. You need to focus on that portfolio and putting things in it that look like more than baby's first hello world.

>I was also wondering if you guys thought this would be enough to land my first job in a couple years if everything goes according to plan? Assume I have no formal work experience in the field and no connections.
Yes it is very possible. You get connections through entry level contracts and jobs. If you portfolio looks like you can persist and produce then you will land a job.

>Looking forward to your insights and discussion.
The biggest insight I can offer aside from above is get a niche and stick to it. If you want to be a Java dev then go balls-deep into Java. Better yet, go balls deep into some particular application of Java like backend. Or learn all you can about front-end JS and a couple popular frameworks. etc. etc. There are many worthwhile languages and niche applications with a lot of jobs. Don't select for money, select for interest, because you will be working on this stuff for months at-least before you get hired.

Secondly, get >>>/fit/ and adhere to a healthy lifestyle. Building your mind and body in tandem makes everything easier. You learn to mange time and build confidence.

>>56690641
Thanks for the well-written response. A lot of what you said confirmed some things for me. Good stuff.

>>56690611
I know I should network, but I'm really confused on how to get started. I don't think I have anything worthwhile to offer anyone yet.