How to Actually Learn Software Engineering
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Caleb addresses the overwhelming nature of learning programming and offers a new learning framework to avoid burnout. He debunks common myths about software engineering education, emphasizing depth over breadth in learning languages. Caleb shares his personal journey, explaining how focusing on real-world problem-solving and structured learning led to his success with Python. He introduces 'Python Boot Camp,' a course designed to efficiently teach Python and a transferable learning framework, promising a shorter path to becoming a proficient Python engineer.
Takeaways
- 📚 **Learning Overload**: Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information in programming is common and can lead to burnout.
- 🚀 **Different Learning Framework**: Success in programming doesn't require learning everything; a different, more effective learning framework is needed.
- 🎓 **Myths Debunked**: Common myths like needing a college degree or studying 80+ hours a week to be successful in software engineering are false.
- 🔄 **Consistent Struggle**: Many people cycle through starting, getting overwhelmed, and quitting, which is exhausting and unproductive.
- 🌟 **Personal Transformation**: A change in approach to learning programming led to a significant improvement in the speaker's ability to learn and understand programming languages.
- 📈 **Focused Learning**: Learning one language deeply is more beneficial than superficially learning multiple languages.
- 🛠 **Practical Application**: The ability to apply programming languages to solve real-world problems is more valuable than knowing many languages superficially.
- 💡 **Understanding Over Tools**: Understanding how to solve problems is more important than just knowing the tools or languages.
- 🏗 **Structured Learning**: Learning should be structured like building a skyscraper, starting with a solid foundation and building up.
- 📅 **Time Efficiency**: The speaker believes that with the right learning approach, significant progress can be made much faster than through trial and error.
- 🔗 **Python Boot Camp**: The speaker offers a course that teaches not only Python but also a learning framework that can be applied to other programming languages.
- 💼 **Career Advancement**: The course is designed to help learners progress from beginner to proficient Python engineer, which can lead to career advancement and higher salaries.
Q & A
What is the main issue Caleb discusses in the video?
-Caleb discusses the feeling of being overwhelmed by the amount of information and knowledge required to be successful in programming and software engineering.
What does Caleb suggest as a solution to the feeling of being overwhelmed?
-Caleb suggests adopting a different learning framework that focuses on learning the right things in the right order, rather than trying to learn everything.
What are the common myths Caleb debunks about learning software development?
-Caleb debunks three myths: (1) That learning everything will get you closer to your goal, (2) That the technology itself is the most important thing, and (3) That the way you learn a programming language doesn't matter.
Why does Caleb believe focusing on learning everything can be counterproductive?
-Focusing on learning everything can lead to information overload and decreased attention rate, preventing effective learning of the most important things needed to get a job as a software engineer.
What does Caleb argue is more important than knowing many programming languages?
-Caleb argues that knowing how to apply one programming language to solve real-world problems is more valuable than having a shallow knowledge of many languages.
How does Caleb define the right learning path for software engineering?
-The right learning path involves learning the right things in the right order, focusing on solving real-world problems, and understanding how to use programming languages effectively.
What does Caleb suggest is the best way to learn a new programming language?
-Caleb suggests learning deeply from one source in a sequential order, similar to building a skyscraper from the foundation up.
What is the name of the course Caleb created to teach his learning framework?
-The course Caleb created is called 'Python Boot Camp'.
What does the Python Boot Camp course offer?
-Python Boot Camp offers a curriculum that teaches Python and the learning framework that can be applied to any programming language, with modules for basics, advanced, and applied Python in web development and machine learning.
How does Caleb propose to save learners time with his course?
-Caleb proposes to save learners time by providing a focused and organized curriculum that avoids the need to sift through scattered resources across the internet.
What bonus does Caleb offer for enrolling in Python Boot Camp?
-Enrolling in Python Boot Camp offers early access to Caleb's upcoming course 'Python Projects', which will help build a portfolio of Python projects.
Outlines
📚 Overcoming the Struggle of Learning Programming
Caleb discusses the common struggle many face when trying to learn programming, feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and skills required. He empathizes with viewers who find themselves starting and stopping their learning journey due to burnout and lack of direction. Caleb refutes the notion that a college degree or extreme study hours are necessary for success in software engineering, proposing a different learning framework that focuses on simplicity and effectiveness. He shares his personal journey of learning programming for 10 years, feeling inadequate, and how a change in approach led to significant progress in just one year. Caleb emphasizes the importance of learning the right things in the right order, rather than trying to learn everything at once.
💡 Debunking Myths About Software Engineering Learning
Caleb challenges three common myths about learning software development. The first myth is that learning everything will make you a better developer, which he refutes by arguing that learning too much can lead to decreased focus and retention. Instead, he advocates for deep learning of one language over a shallow understanding of many. The second myth is that technology is the most important aspect; Caleb argues that the ability to apply technology to solve real-world problems is more valuable. The third myth is that the source and order of learning don't matter; he counters this by emphasizing the importance of a structured learning path, similar to building a skyscraper from the foundation up. Caleb concludes by summarizing the importance of focusing on learning the most important things in an organized manner to become a better software engineer.
🚀 Launching a Career with Python Boot Camp
Caleb introduces 'Python Boot Camp,' a course designed to teach Python and a learning framework that can be applied to other programming languages. He highlights the course's focus on learning the most important aspects of Python to solve real-world problems effectively. The course is structured with modules for different levels of learners, from beginners to those looking to advance their skills. Caleb mentions a special offer for early enrollees, including a discount and early access to an upcoming course on Python projects, which will help build a portfolio for potential employers. He emphasizes the limited availability of the course and the benefits of enrolling, such as saving time and money compared to other learning resources.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Programming
💡Information Overload
💡Software Engineering
💡Learning Framework
💡Myth Debunking
💡Deep Learning
💡Problem Solving
💡Sequential Learning
💡Python Boot Camp
💡Portfolio Development
💡Curriculum
Highlights
Caleb shares his personal struggle with feeling overwhelmed by programming.
He emphasizes that feeling overwhelmed is common in the software industry.
Caleb suggests a different learning framework is needed for success.
He debunks the myth that a college degree is necessary for software engineering success.
Caleb argues against the idea that studying 80 hours a week is required.
Different learning approaches are proposed for beginners, intermediates, and entrepreneurs.
Caleb's 10-year journey of on-and-off programming is shared.
He explains how a change in approach led to a breakthrough in learning Python.
Caleb argues that studying fewer things can lead to better results.
He challenges the belief that learning many languages makes you a better developer.
Caleb emphasizes the importance of solving real-world problems over knowing many languages.
He discusses the myth that technology is the most important aspect.
Caleb suggests focusing on life transformation rather than just technology.
He explains why the way you learn a programming language matters.
Caleb introduces the concept of a structured learning path like building a skyscraper.
He offers a curriculum that helped him go from knowing nothing to being proficient in Python.
Caleb introduces Python Boot Camp as a solution for structured learning.
He mentions the course is suitable for all experience levels.
Caleb provides a coupon code for the course during the live premiere.
He offers early access to an upcoming course as a bonus for enrolling in Python Boot Camp.
Caleb mentions the potential to earn more with Python skills, citing the Stack Overflow developer survey.
The course availability and closing date are provided.
Transcripts
hey everyone it's Caleb in this video I
wanted to ask you a question have you
ever looked at programming and told
yourself that there's way too much to
learn if you feel like you cannot keep
up in the software industry You Are Not
Alone personally I can't tell you how
many times I decide I'm going to take
programming seriously I start studying
everything I can I get discouraged
overwhelmed burnt out and then I quit
then a few weeks go by I get excited
again and I go through this whole
process over and over and over again and
honestly it's quite exhausting if you
feel this way it's the information
overload that's keeping you from success
but I wanted to tell you that you can do
it you just need a different learning
framework not like a JavaScript
framework nothing else to learn don't
worry this is going to be simple some
people will tell you oh you need a
college degree to be successful in
software engineering other people will
say you need to study 80 plus hours a
week and I'm here to tell you both of
these are a lie if you're still watching
this then I know you have the dream of
being successful at software engineer
ering and really understanding how code
Works we're all a little bit different
but this is going to work for anybody so
if you're a beginner trying to get that
first software engineering job or maybe
you're an intermediate and you just need
to refine your skills and figure out how
to get that career jump you've been
wanting or if you're an entrepreneur how
can you learn the extra technical skills
to set you apart from everybody else
trying to compete personally I've been
learning programming for about 10 years
I started early in high school but every
single year it was a LoveHate
relationship where I never really felt
like I knew what I was doing even in my
development jobs I always felt like I
just could not keep up with everyone
else this all changed this year when
things finally clicked in fact I was
able to learn a new programming language
to me python at a depth more than any
language up to this point so I pretty
much achieved more in this one year than
the last 10 years of my programming
Journey how is it that in one year I got
more results than I did in 10 years and
I can tell you up front it's not about
how many hours I put into studying in
fact I studied programming less this
year than last year and every year
before instead it was my approach to
learning that made me 10 times more
effective and this could be repeated for
any other programming language that I
need to learn in the future it's
actually about how you learn being on
the right learning path is going to help
you become a better software engineer
faster in other words you have to learn
the right things the right way in the
right order if you're doing these three
things you're going to make more
progress than you have ever done before
so at the end of last year I decided I
was tired of going through this Loop of
trying to learn to code getting defeated
and I decided I was going to completely
change the way I learned programming I
decided to put this to the test by
learning a fairly new language to me
Python and I learned more about python
in just a few months than any language I
have ever studied up to that point I'm
going to share exactly the steps I
followed to make this happen but I
wanted to warn you that the approach is
counterintuitive to most people but if
you're one of the few people that
actually apply it you will be successful
now if you think about it the way most
people learn software development is
they make some claim like hey I'm going
to be a software engineer and then they
start learning everything they can to
get them to that goal they buy a bunch
of books they buy some 60-hour udemy
courses and the intentions are pure but
most people don't get the results that
they actually want the problem with this
approach to learning is that they've
fallen for a common myth that plagues
pretty much anyone who wants to learn
software Dev elment and this is one of
the three big myths that I'm going to
share with you in this video the first
myth is that anything you learn is going
to help you get closer to your goal of
being a software engineer or just
advancing your skills why is this a myth
at first it makes sense right the more
you know the better the software
developer you're going to be but you
have to realize that your brain is only
capable of learning so much each day and
if you try to force too much into your
brain your attention rate starts to
decrease so if you approach becoming a
software engineer with the thought that
you're going to learn everything well
that actually takes away a lot of potent
brain power you should be directing at
learning the most important things the
things that actually get you a job as a
software engineer and give you a
successful career in other words when
you try to learn everything you're
actually preventing yourself from
learning the most important thing now
you might object and say that learning
all these different Frameworks and
languages is is going to make a more
versatile developer however let me ask
you a question who do you think would be
more successful a person who studied
python deeply for 12 months straight or
a person who studied 12 different
languages for a month each my personal
belief is that the person who deeply
studies one language is going to have a
better understanding of how to use
programming languages to solve real
world problems the person that studied
12 programming languages yeah they might
have a good taste of all the different
languages out there but they're not
going to know how to apply any of these
because their knowledge is going to be
so shallow plus this person who's
developed a really deep knowledge of
python is going to be very easily able
to transfer that knowledge over to a new
language if they need to so I've just
debunk the myth that to be a better
software engineer you need to study more
things instead you need to study less
isn't that a relief the second myth
that's preventing you from achieving
your goals in software engineering is
believing that the tech is the most most
important thing rather it's the life
transformation that the tech can provide
for the people that need it that seems
obvious but you might not even realize
you're doing this when you say hey I
want to be a better developer you
immediately think of the different
Technologies or programming languages
that you need to learn to be a better
developer this myth the myth that the
programming language is what truly
matters is why you're jumping from one
language to another language to a new
framework and you can't actually focus
on solving any real world problems this
makes you pretty much useless in the
software engineering world this means
that if you only know one programming
language but you know how to take this
language and apply it to real world
problems you're going to be 10 times
more valuable than any other software
engineer who just knows syntax you might
argue this and say that understanding
your tools helps you fix more problems
but a true engineer looks at the problem
and asks how can I solve this and then
can learn any tool needed to fix that
problem now don't misunderstand me here
I teach programming so yes learning the
tools is important but you need to
understand that any programming language
is going to have a plethora of different
capabilities and features that are also
going to be available in other
programming languages as well so it's
important you understand how to use
these different capabilities to solve
problems so this is great news
continuing off of the previous myth that
you need to know everything I just
reinforced this by saying hey you only
need to learn one or two tools and
figure out how to solve real world
problems stop focusing on the tools and
instead focus on the solutions the final
myth is that the way you learn a
programming language really doesn't
matter it can come from any source and
in any order as long as you're getting a
little bit of practice each day instead
I like to consider building skills like
building a skyscraper you don't just
build a skyscraper on accident you know
starting with the roof and the walls and
then the foundation and then the windows
no you start with the foundation and you
build upon this Foundation one layer at
a time in a sequential order and that
makes sense the next layer is just one
step away and you keep going one step
higher when you jump around from
learning SQL in a book to a python udemy
course to who knows what's next you're
actually giving your brain Whiplash and
you're not going to retain the
information as well instead you should
prior ize learning as much as you can
from One Source in a sequential order
when you learn things in the right order
it actually helps lock in the previous
information which helps you retain
everything you learn so to reiterate the
way in which you study programming is
very important so that was a lot of
information so let me try to sum it up
with a quick question if you focused on
learning the most important things to
solve real world problems and you learn
things following a organized learning
pathway don't you think would be a
better software engineer going through
this process and figuring out the best
way to learn took me a year of
experimenting with python however if
someone told me this from the start I
think I could have learned that
information in a month the path wasn't
always clear as I was walking through it
but looking back I know exactly what was
important and what I should have focused
on knowing this information a year ago
that could have saved me a lot of time
just searching the web compiling
information trying to build apps and I
want to save you this same amount of
time by giving you a curriculum that
brought me from knowing pretty much
nothing in Python to it being my most
proficient language I can't show you the
effectiveness of this approach to
learning in just one video but it's used
throughout the entire program and it's
called python boot camp so if you're
ready to go from I can't to I am then
python boot camp is the course that's
going to be your shortest path from
beginner to python engineer so not only
does this course teach you python but it
teaches you the learning frame work you
can then apply to any programming
language you need to learn in the future
you might be asking yourself is this
course for me well we have modules for
the basics the advanced and then applied
python in web development and machine
learning regardless of your experience
level this course is for you you just
have to decide that you're ready to
commit and you're tired of wasting your
time without this course sure you could
go buy a 60-hour udemy course or a bunch
of books but this stuff's really not
going to add a lot of value to your life
and you're going to have to sift through
many hours of content or join me for
python boot camp and potentially save
hundreds of dollars and hundreds of
hours that you'd be wasting on a ton of
other resources scattered across the
internet now according to the stack
Overflow developer survey the median
salary for a python engineer in the
United States is
120,000 so this course is not only going
to help you save money but actually earn
a lot more money in a career that is
fulfilling and pretty lucrative now if
you're watching this on the Live
premiere I have a coupon code launch and
if you use that in the next 15 minutes
you'll get 15% off of the course after
15 minutes I'm disabling that coupon and
if you are still not sure I have a bonus
for you when you enroll in Python boot
camp not only do you get 10 hours of
focused training but you also get early
access to my upcoming course python
projects this will be the most applied
course I have ever created and it's
designed to take the principles from
python boot camp and apply them to even
more more projects so by the end of the
course you'll have a complete portfolio
of python projects that you can show to
any potential employer this is something
that's going to be launched sometime
next year so when you get early access
to this course you'll get each project
as I build them now back to python boot
camp this course is only going to be
available for a week from the launch of
this video so it's going to close on the
last day of November
1159 p.m. eastern time at that point the
course will be closed and it won't be
open again until I finish python
projects so you
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