Hear from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On the #StoriesByScrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.
Nadia Zhuk: Anybody Can Code, and Your Background Doesn't Define You
๐ About the episode
This is a rebroadcast of one of our most popular interviews. Meet Nadia Zhuk ๐ง๐พ! Nadia made a switch to coding from journalism at the age of 25. That decision has got her moving countries not once but twice! Nowadays, she lives in London, works at Intercom, and helps aspiring developers. She's also written a book, Crossing the Rubycon, filled with practical advice and insider tips on learning to code and building a programming career.
In this episode, Nadia shares her story and many things she's learned along the way! You'll get to know what's it like to learn to code without a technical background, how to manage your mindset and mental health during the process, and what's Nadia's take on choosing your first programming language. Nadia and Alex also discuss common stereotypes about programming,ย gatekeeping within the industry, and what are the critical but often overlooked factors in choosing what to learn.ย
๐ Connect with Nadia
- ๐จ๐ปโ๐ผ LinkedIn
- ๐ Dev.to
- ๐ฆ Twitter
- ๐น YouTube
โญ๏ธ Leave a Review
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review here and tell us who you want to see on the next podcast.
You can also Tweet Alex from Scrimba at @bookercodes and tell them what lessons you learned from the episode so that he can thank you personally for tuning in ๐ Or tell Jan he's butchered your name here.