Given the relationship of html/css to java, I think you mean javascript.
I've been coding for more years then I'm willing to publicly admit. What I would recommend is watching a few starting videos on youtube and after you have some of the basics down, start a small project. Programming books are ok, mostly for reference. If you run into problems, look at stack overflow for solutions and learn to read the documentation. Once you have a little experience, join an open source project and help them solve bugs in their code. You'll get guidance from the other members and they'll teach you about working on a project. After you have some actual programming contributions, you can go out into the market place and companies will be willing to take a risk on you.
If that doesn't sound appealing, then coding might not be your thing because that is 60% of what we do. Read documentation and look up how to solve problems you're unfamiliar with while working on a project.
I've never done a bootcamp. It sounds like they work for some people but I would rather just do it myself
Correct, javascript. Thank you. The reason I'm leaning toward bootcamp is that I'm currently unemployed with a growing family and I figure that having that certification at the end of the process will help me to secure a job more quickly while also building projects along the way. I'm confident that I could learn it on my own, as that is how I started my journey initially and I have enough of a financial cushion to support us for a while, but at the end of the day, I need to put the pedal to the metal and get this show on the road as fast as I can.
Yeah, I hear you. It might be the foot in the door you need. I would reach out to some of the companies that you would think about applying to and speak to the lead dev. I bet most guys would be willing to offer some advice to someone looking into the field. Plus you would be targeting exactly what they're looking for.
oh yeah, networking is a good thing too. There should be some programming meet groups in your area, for sure companies use those to scout for talent. And it's a good way to stay on top of current happenings.
anyways man, I wish you the best of luck. I hope it works out for you.
I really appreciate the input. Thanks!
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