Easier Said Than Done (Career Change & How to Do it)

In this episode of 'Easier Said Than Done', host Zubin Pratap tackles the complexities of learning to code, the pitfalls of relying on cheap coding courses, and how a mindset shift towards risk assessment from a financier's perspective can revolutionize this process. Drawing on personal experiences from a 37-year-old lawyer to a professional software engineer and lessons from an MBA, Zubin shares...

I analyse the market conditions and the history of coding jobs to demonstrate why merely "learning to code" is no longer sufficient to secure a job in the competitive tech industry. I'll delve into the realities of the job market, the evolution of the tech industry, and the necessity for aspiring coders to go beyond coding basics to achieve excellence and secure career opportunities. I'l...

Anyone can learn to code but most people won't succeed. Why? Because most people give up or run out of time. As Steve Job's said - quitting is the rational thing to do. But that can be fixed once you understand the trilemma. It will set your expectations correctly. Here is the worksheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tlvzQDHx8pRNVbZzNLPGAVGwcABnNL48i8cm1RJp2oU/edit?usp=sharing 👋👋👋 Connect...

Learning to code is not step 1. It is Step 3. See the rest here: https://www.matchfitmastery.com/fc/comparisons In this episode of 'Easier Said Than Done' hosted by Zubin Pratap, listeners are guided through the essential journey from aspiring coder to professional software engineer, transcending the conventional advice. Zubin, a former lawyer who successfully transitioned to a software engineer,...

Learning to code is like any other valuable skill. It is not easy, and it takes discipline and focus. But what to focus on? Well for that you need a plan. Without the right plan, the right execution and the right expectations...how can you succeed? Here is the link to the doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1gYOJ2Pq7LC8H5KVYdr9LrNePQggcRWuUnFHOFORz4/edit?usp=drive_link 👋👋👋 Connect With Me...

Becoming a coder is not easy. Do certifications help? What is the role of confidence? How useful is Math? How do we choose our path? You'll learn from people who've done it themselves in this episode. And definitely connect with us below! 👋👋👋 Connect With Jade! 👋👋👋 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-codes/ https://www.youtube.com/@Jade-Codes https://jadecodes.substack.com/ 👋👋👋 Connect With...

How to learn to code? There is no one size fits all. What's works for others could be a disaster for you. In this candid conversation with Brian From Parsity.io we explore the usual models - College Vs Bootcamps Vs Coaching Vs DIY. 💥 🤯Some really great nuggets dropped on this one! 🫡 🫡 🫡 Connect With Brian 🫡 🫡 🫡   https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney   https://www.instagram.com...

Software Engineers don't spend most of their time writing code... They spend it reading code. So why isn't this taught in schools and blogs? Because it's hard. Here's how you become a good code reader. Here is the doc I use in the video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yJRGoc6hwg1b1mxirmCxZt2JcRLTOvABwoosVpm_BQQ/edit#heading=h.hf1ha3es93cu Video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@zubinpratap/p...

DSA (data structures & algorithms) terrify everybody. That won't change. What CAN change is your understanding of them and your ability to tackle them effectively. BTW: being good at DSA !== being a good programmer. And vice versa! And here is the link for the document notes in the video. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SjnxqGTUavBVZ_juEjGiOK7FVsVPtsmY-4ZZ0UFA7bs/edit#heading=h.tekjjkhbh17...

Learning to code. That's what we all start of thinking our goal is. If only we "learn to code" we'll get a job, right? Nope. It's the wrong goal. Just like learning to play football doesn't make you a PROFESSIONAL grade athlete. I 'll show you what it takes to build a plan that you can actually have confidence in! Link to the doc used in this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I15Se8Ueym...

There are three options (and only three) to get any goals achieved. DIY, DFY and DWY. And there are tradeoffs for each. I'll break these down for you in detail and show you why "conventional thinking" gets boring results. Here is the worksheet I refer to in the video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SDL7imt0zt0gNmXuXNs2MZ5D252SgeXf6qGd7DqhJAs/edit?usp=sharing Video episodes of all podcast epis...

Is Coding Right for you? How can we be sure? What does Coding even mean and what does it take to be great at it? Has it changed a lot in the last 5-10 years (hint: of course!) I'll break down my frameworks for this in 2024, and share with you my journey and analyses that helped me decide to switch from 37yo lawyer to professional software engineer. Here is the worksheet doc I refer to in this vide...

There are three options (and only three) to get get the benefit ANY skill. DIY, DFY and DWY. Do It Yourself. Done For You. And Done With you. And there are tradeoffs for each. The catch -- with learning and skill no one can DFY. I'll break these down for you in detail and show you why "conventional thinking" gets boring results. Here is the worksheet that I refer to in the video: https://docs.goog...