Why most self-taught developers fail

Scrimba Town Hall

Oct 14 2021 • 43 mins

Why do most self-taught developers fail? And how can you make sure to be among the ones who succeed?

It’s not all so grim, we promise! In this Fireside Chat, Alex, Leanne, and Michael are pooling together everything they have learned from experience to give advice to aspiring junior developers and the ones who are just learning to code. We’re discussing consistency, goals, habits, and dealing with failure - no matter how small it is. Also: how to not get stuck in tutorial hell? And how to know when is the time to give up? The members of the community also weigh in with their habits, tips, and definitions of success.