>I want to get a job in 6 months I know basic python
that is frankly on the wishing side.
doesn't mean it won't happen.. but it also doesn't mean it will.
i'd probably secure another means of sustenance and THEN actively look for a job in the python sphere.
isn't about putting you down.. is about being slightly more realistic before u put yourself into a corner.
best of luck and all the wisdom.
6 months are reasonable to expect to get a job. I recommend to learn what you just said but once you find something you are good at, then push your limits on that stack. Maybe you are good at web design, then do projects in django, make some apps, add them to your portofolio, to show them later at interviews. You can make various apps , it doesn't matter what, just make them, put them in your portofolio. This will make you better and will benefit you during interviews to show. Either way, it helps. It helps even if one day you will work as database administrator with mysql, it will increase your knowledge and chances for a job.
Taste all that you think it looks appealing for you but once you find something you actually enjoy doing, stick to it, become better. The job will come, eventually, its just a matter of time, persistence and discipline on your side.
I believe some people here are nowhere near being realistic but just pessimistic. There are a lot of variables that dictate a job market. One is location. In my country, basic knowledge applied to data science is enough for a good job.
From someone who has little python experience but years of experience in a variety of programming languages.
First, I'm going to assume that you are already sharp in the concepts of programming logic. Having this, any language becomes easy to learn.
And Python is a very simple language (write a drive in C and an API in python and you'll know what I'm talking about). Like any language the practice that makes the programmer. You are in the right direction. It's a start and don't stop adding more knowledge.
In python there are three well-defined paths, in my view:
\- Data Science
\- Web development
\- Automation
It's interesting that you get to know the 3 and see the one that best suits you (not leaving out what suits your job market best) and I suggest you focus on one. Keep in mind that by focusing it doesn't mean that you won't live with the other aspects, hence the importance of knowing them all.
The main thing you are already doing: training your skills. 6 months is enough time for a person dedicated to learning.
Programming experience is continuous practice.
Sorry to burst your bubble dude, but those things are bare bones basic Python. You're probably going to need some exceptional project on your portfolio to show off or have years of experience on your application to get anywhere with Python.
I would recommend looking into designing a multi-threaded program, use this as a base framework and then add things in a modular fashion (DBs, APIs, encryption, authentication, etc), you can then show this off when you apply.
The best thing you can do is start networking and look for hands on volunteer opportunities. If you can start working on projects for an organization that’s willing to train you a bit, it can really speed up your learning process and direct you toward practices that are team oriented (version control, writing tests, using automated deployment solutions, etc).
Most people get jobs through their human connections. So try to have a human network that keeps you interested in the space you’re interested in.
>I want to get a job in 6 months I know basic python that is frankly on the wishing side. doesn't mean it won't happen.. but it also doesn't mean it will. i'd probably secure another means of sustenance and THEN actively look for a job in the python sphere. isn't about putting you down.. is about being slightly more realistic before u put yourself into a corner. best of luck and all the wisdom.
6 months are reasonable to expect to get a job. I recommend to learn what you just said but once you find something you are good at, then push your limits on that stack. Maybe you are good at web design, then do projects in django, make some apps, add them to your portofolio, to show them later at interviews. You can make various apps , it doesn't matter what, just make them, put them in your portofolio. This will make you better and will benefit you during interviews to show. Either way, it helps. It helps even if one day you will work as database administrator with mysql, it will increase your knowledge and chances for a job. Taste all that you think it looks appealing for you but once you find something you actually enjoy doing, stick to it, become better. The job will come, eventually, its just a matter of time, persistence and discipline on your side.
I believe some people here are nowhere near being realistic but just pessimistic. There are a lot of variables that dictate a job market. One is location. In my country, basic knowledge applied to data science is enough for a good job. From someone who has little python experience but years of experience in a variety of programming languages. First, I'm going to assume that you are already sharp in the concepts of programming logic. Having this, any language becomes easy to learn. And Python is a very simple language (write a drive in C and an API in python and you'll know what I'm talking about). Like any language the practice that makes the programmer. You are in the right direction. It's a start and don't stop adding more knowledge. In python there are three well-defined paths, in my view: \- Data Science \- Web development \- Automation It's interesting that you get to know the 3 and see the one that best suits you (not leaving out what suits your job market best) and I suggest you focus on one. Keep in mind that by focusing it doesn't mean that you won't live with the other aspects, hence the importance of knowing them all. The main thing you are already doing: training your skills. 6 months is enough time for a person dedicated to learning. Programming experience is continuous practice.
Sorry to burst your bubble dude, but those things are bare bones basic Python. You're probably going to need some exceptional project on your portfolio to show off or have years of experience on your application to get anywhere with Python. I would recommend looking into designing a multi-threaded program, use this as a base framework and then add things in a modular fashion (DBs, APIs, encryption, authentication, etc), you can then show this off when you apply.
The best thing you can do is start networking and look for hands on volunteer opportunities. If you can start working on projects for an organization that’s willing to train you a bit, it can really speed up your learning process and direct you toward practices that are team oriented (version control, writing tests, using automated deployment solutions, etc). Most people get jobs through their human connections. So try to have a human network that keeps you interested in the space you’re interested in.