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by pydeveloper22 2685 days ago
Hi,

Thanks for this reply to this post. I'm an inspiring web/software developer who is currently learning python using the Murach Python programming book who would later transition into learning Django to start building projects.

I've read through some of your posts and you seem very knowledgeable and experienced in the tech/software industry where are you touched on topics on salaries, books to read, freelance contracting or working for a company as a salary individual and etc..

I don't know if I have any good questions here but it seems like with the experience that you could write a self-help/how to book on how to make it in tech or the current state of affairs of tech in general. But that's a story for another day..haha

I think my question is would picking up the basics of a particular language and framework and some small knowledge if an operating system such as Linux be enough for junior level position? Or would it depend on a particular job posting requirements? Or would it be a good idea to just apply in general as some job requirements are not always set in stone and seem a little bit unrealistic because they may have investors and stakeholders have an oversight ask to see how companies hiring?

My apologies for this being a long loaded question any response will be helpful, thanks.

This may be a reach.. do you have email or are you on Discord Chat to discuss more and pick your brain or get any additional help because I'm someone who was trying to break in into the IT software development field. If you see this, feel free to reply any help is appreciated, thanks.

--K

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Oh yeah, I've also been going self-taught route using doing it the old-fashioned way using the big books because I prefer learning books best over online courses but I've checked out a few videos on YouTube in regards to python Programming, Django, software development and etc