Blossoming Technologist

37. How to Get Started in Tech

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How do you get started in tech? What programming language should you learn first?

In this solo episode, Marisa answers the #1 question people ask her: "How do I start in tech?" She talks through 3 main sections: figuring out the right role, understanding that tech is everywhere, and where to start as a software developer.

Marisa Hoenig is the founder and host of Blossoming Technologist. She also works full-time as a software developer consultant at Thoughtworks and is based out of Denver, Colorado. She is on a mission to help young professionals discover the right tech career for them through her podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

  • choice.crd.co
  • Ep 36. Choosing a Great Coding Bootcamp with Jai Bhagat
  • Stanford 106A - Karel Reader
  • freeCodeCamp
  • Harvard CS50 - Intro to Computer Science
  • dev.to
  • 100 Days of Code
  • Coursera

    • Connect with Marisa:

    • Twitter @marisahoenig
    • LinkedIn /marisahoenig

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      • Instagram @blossoming_tech
      • Twitter @blossoming_tech
      • LinkedIn /blossoming-technologist
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        • Credits:

        • Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
      • Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
      • Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns
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