coderKen

This question comes up a lot, I once saw this asked on Quora, will update this post once I get the link. IMHO I think most self-taught developers lack the basic CS concepts, myself being a self-taught developer created a list of topics that I study every morning -> https://github.com/nkudo/daily-study

Currently learning algorithms and I've been enjoying it so far, learnt a lot and some of the knowledge gained helped me in a recent interview where I was asked what data-structure the HTML DOM used. I am a JavaScript person so I'm reading this book -> http://www.amazon.com/Structures-Algorithms-JavaScript-Micha...

I totally agree with @sauere

I'm not sure if this applies everywhere but if you don't use a Mac you are mostly seen as a cheap developer.

I guess we'll have to find out in the coming years.

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: Yes

Technologies: JavaScript(Babel->ES6){ NodeJS, AngularJS, ReactJS }, Firebase, MongoDB, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Foundation, SASS

Resume/CV: http://goo.gl/A30kIm

Email: Find it here http://goo.gl/7UE8Wg

Seeking a full-time/contract-to-hire position as a Front-end Javascript developer. Have 3+ years experience converting Mockups/PSD to code and creating SPA's.

Some side projects:

https://goo.gl/rxg2KO

https://goo.gl/2BeB9C

https://goo.gl/fXmfWK

https://goo.gl/QnHbOv

what special thing do you guys do that makes it only open to Europeans?

When I first started out as a self-thought programer and worked for the first company where I really enjoyed my work, the second was horrible, third was cool at first until it began to suck. I am now usually assigned tasks like changing the margin of buttons and other annoying stuff, I don't feel my skills are improving and am not gaining any knowledge. Really horrible

Some drawing app with HTML5 Canvas API https://github.com/nkudo/canvas-project Really enjoyed every single minute I spent coding this app, pure bliss.

Totally agree, I used to work with a HP running Ubuntu 14.04 but the UI just sucks and most of those tiny functionalities that are available on the Mac just makes you not think of getting another laptop. I don't think I can ever use another machine that is not a Mac. I just recently found out that you could create a digital signature on the mac, also imagine the ease of taking a screen snapshot. With windows you would have installed two shitty software's to do that.

I am in your exact situation right now and I also am 24year old.

Anyone, currently looking for a remote front-end developer? I am full-stack developer (tending towards front-end nowadays), I live in Lagos, Nigeria and looking for remote work. I have a strong Javascript(NodeJS, AngularJs) background with over 3yrs experience.

Portfolio: http://goo.gl/OmEpz8

Git: https://goo.gl/oYbi8F

some side projects I have done:

http://goo.gl/TGRSWg

http://goo.gl/kHcn5M

http://goo.gl/eUPozF

http://goo.gl/6orP0y

Have done more complex stuff but requires user to login.

It's all the craze, activities, noise and what not that has moved computing forward. If the industry was not constantly improving, we would have been stuck with a 5MB hard drive this big -> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/27/visualized-ibms-1956-hdd-...

oops, didn't even realized it was you. I hardly check out usernames on HN, I just go for the content because most usernames are usually weird.

He said technology powerhouse not, business powerhouse. I don't see how traction, market share or profit come in here. But for the record, Konga is moving fast in terms of traction and has a fair share of the Nigerian market, this is a country of over 100 Million people with more than 16% online and increasing. If you live in Nigeria you should know this, I really doubt that you live in Africa. I am not for endearment but if you do the maths, Konga is headed towards profitability that's for sure.

Sources:

http://www.internetlivestats.com/internet-users/nigeria/

http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/nigeria-popula...

It's good to know that Nigerian tech companies are now building stuff with really high standards. I always respected Konga after Omin - an engineer gave a talk on an app he did for the stock market. I think it would be a fun place to work. Do they have any openings for front-end engineers?

really? cool!

The thing is I want to work at a smaller startup not another startup-slowly-turning-to-an-organisation

Really bored at my current day Job, always assigned to do mundane tasks, I feel like my life is wasting away. Am 23 been programming since I was 18. I recently (Last week) got a remote contract gig which I do at night which helps a bit but my day Job is sucking the life out of me, but I can't change it till I find another one. I can feel my passion during the day fading away.

@JavaScriptKicks @JavaScriptDaily this should get you started.

Definitely, you see the use of buttons and textboxes and checkboxes will slowly become obsolete, especially as advancement in natural language will continue to rise. So I just got a new Android Phone and since I got it, I have never for once set an alarm or reminder manually, I just do the "Ok Google" thingy and talk to it and boom, it's all done. This made me realize that the user-interface as we know it today will slowly become obsolete and even more so when AI is embedded in the OS and an API is exposed so that third-party apps will be able to tap into it.

Let's Imagine a future where the Android OS has become so advanced say v9.3 and has natural language API embedded that apps like say Uber can tap into, if you wanted to request for a ride, you wouldn't need to tap silly buttons and drag a pin across a map, you would simply say "Hello Uber I am going Trafalgar square, kindly request an Uber X to come pick me up"

PS: I build android apps

If you are not a very social person i.e you are not usually on twitter then Medium is the way to go, they deliver really juicy information right in your inbox every morning for your consumption. You'd be wise to follow topics like HTML/CSS, JavaScript and NodeJS.

at first, I worked at local jobs for almost nothing just to get my foot in the door, after which I freelanced for almost a year (still local jobs) by then I had a lot of confidence in my skills so I started looking at remote Jobs.

That depends on the kind of project you are working on, If you are highly motivated and the project is fun you may work for longer hours, my case I could go as long as 8hrs non-stop but if it's not as described above then 3hrs max.

Two years ago I experienced a burnout for the first time, for a 23-year old freelancer, I knew nothing about burnouts and thought I was severely depressed. My motivation level was 0.

So if your job is fun then you may find 8hrs a day not even enough, but it's not your fault, it's your employers.

If you use twitter, I'd recommend following a couple of Javascript groups, this will help keep you informed. Also follow a couple of JavaScript publications on Medium too.

It's important that you are always updated as a developer because tech is really fast-paced, I was not fortunate enough to know this when I started programming 4 years ago in college because we had poor/no internet connection.

But with regular internet connection, I have learnt a lot and in a very short time.

I cannot not over-emphasize the importance of having steady source of programming info, especially if you do not have a mentor around you as was my case too starting out.

Also familiarize yourself with Git, create a github account because many companies use it a lot for collaboration.

PS: I live in West-Africa and I currently work remotely as a software developer for companies in New York and San-Fransisco and write a lot JavaScript daily.

AI will be the new UI. before you downvote ask me for an explanation.

seriously? :)

Chrome works good.

Right here on HN is a good place to start. There is usually a who is hiring and who want's to be hired thread every first week of every month.

Just a week before Christmas I started working on a SaaS project to help organisations keep track and provide useful information on visitors. Involves an app and a desktop client

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Remote: Yes, preferred

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: JavaScript(NodeJS, AngularJS, ReactJS), HTML5, CSS3, Python(Flask) with a lot of Android experience: https://goo.gl/dMY4Yr

Resume/CV: http://goo.gl/RR2Uw5

Email: see resume or website

SEEKING WORK

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Remote: Yes

Full stack developer, 4years+ experience

JavaScript(NodeJS, AngularJS, ReactJS), HTML5, CSS3, Python(Flask)

Devops: Azure, comfortable in Linux environtment (Ubuntu)

Git: https://goo.gl/oYbi8F

website: http://goo.gl/OmEpz8

Resume: http://goo.gl/RR2Uw5

Email: see resume or website

Have experience working remotely for startups, will function best as a front-end developer.