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by dwaltrip 2720 days ago
If one has no prior porgramming experience, I would expect a minimum of 1500 - 2000 hours of work needed to learn the basics of the trade and find their first decent job. A small number will be able to do this on their own. The majority will benefit significantly from some structured teaching and mentorship.

I think there are many good jobs available in web development. But it will depend significantly on your location.