Chapter 4
Coding Career Myths
IN THIS CHAPTER
You must be good at math or have studied engineering
You can learn coding in a few weeks
Only college graduates receive coding offers
Your previous experience isn’t relevant
And more!
The tech profession is filled with myths and rumors. It can be hard to separate fact from fiction, especially given the reports of eye-popping salaries and prices for company acquisitions in the news. After you cut through the hype, the tech industry is like any other, with demand for talent far exceeding supply.
The following are ten myths about coding that just aren’t true. These myths mainly apply to people learning to code for the first time. Read on to separate myth from reality.
You Must Be Good at Math
Developers who are building cutting-edge games, data scientists trying to create the next big machine-learning algorithm, or engineers working in the financial services industry likely need some proficiency in physics, statistics, or financial math. ...
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