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Am I too old to learn how to code?
If you're alive then the answer is NO.
BUT, you are going to need a different game plan than your 22 year old co-workers if you want this to work.
I was 31 when I got my first job as a coder. Here's what worked for me and others I've taught over the years.
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Chapters
1. Why Learning After 30 Works (00:00:00)
2. Addressing Ageism And Reality (00:01:20)
3. Leverage Past Careers The Right Way (00:03:40)
4. Build Real Experience In Your Community (00:05:15)
5. Make Time By Cutting Distractions (00:07:00)
6. Learn By Building, Not Memorizing (00:09:10)
7. Stay Practically Optimistic (00:11:00)
8. Programs And Final Encouragement (00:11:46)
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