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At this point, I am beginning to narrow down what I would like my focus to be in. I am interested in cloud computing and cyber security at the moment, but am still open to other facets that may be easier to break into.

I am enrolled in the Harvard CS50 course right now, and am looking for other good platforms to learn on. I have found a couple of youtubers where I am learning python at the moment, and Java to start. If you think I should be learning any other languages at first, let me know.

If you are self taught, let me know how you became employed in tech, if not, tell me what I should be doing/looking for/working on to make a break into tech.

I have read many stories of self taught devs getting jobs in the industry, all across the board, so I know it's not impossible, I would just like some tips and pointers to help me on my journey.

I am not that smart yet, so go easy on me, but I will be listening to all advice. This is something that I feel called to do, because I am interested in it, and can see it as something that will support me and my family long term, and something that I can do from the comfort of my own home.

All advice appreciated and accepted.

Thanks.

At this point, I am beginning to narrow down what I would like my focus to be in. I am interested in cloud computing and cyber security at the moment, but am still open to other facets that may be easier to break into. I am enrolled in the Harvard CS50 course right now, and am looking for other good platforms to learn on. I have found a couple of youtubers where I am learning python at the moment, and Java to start. If you think I should be learning any other languages at first, let me know. If you are self taught, let me know how you became employed in tech, if not, tell me what I should be doing/looking for/working on to make a break into tech. I have read many stories of self taught devs getting jobs in the industry, all across the board, so I know it's not impossible, I would just like some tips and pointers to help me on my journey. I am not that smart yet, so go easy on me, but I will be listening to all advice. This is something that I feel called to do, because I am interested in it, and can see it as something that will support me and my family long term, and something that I can do from the comfort of my own home. All advice appreciated and accepted. Thanks.

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I second javascript and web development.

If you want to get a job as fast as possible then get into web development, get a mentor, strive to become an expert in one field rather than jack-of-all trades, make sure you have one (hobby or otherwise) project that you can show off.

One thing to be weary of when searching for information about web development on the internet is that there is a lot of very outdated information that will lead you astray. Try to read, watch info that is at most 3-4 years old or preferably newer. Honestly it's very easy to waste time trying to learn the wrong things and this is something a programmer friend or mentor could help you with a lot.

Perhaps there some club or organization in your area who arrange programming events or something where you can make contacts?

Also don't get into the trap of trying to learn several things at once. Get good at one thing.

Also, I know this is not what a Poaler wants to hear but, I think it would be best to concentrate on the current trends and follow mainstream. Don't be cutting edge or experimental and don't start working with frameworks that has fallen out of fashion.