Welcome to the introductory and only class for this course.

Quote: There’s literally so much you can learn but there’s no limit to what you can build as a developer.

As an experienced self-taught developer, here are my few notes to take:

1. Financial Status: Nothing can motivate you more to learn by yourself than money. Tech schools can be expensive, and knowing your financial situation should be enough motivation.

2. Discourage Fear: There’s no bigger setback than fear. You don’t have to deep dive immediately, but take a step. Remember, even Bill Gates didn’t know it all from the beginning.

3. Choose One Thing to Learn at a Time: Be very serious about it. Ever heard the saying, “Jack of all trades, master of none”? Sharpening your skill in a particular language or framework puts you at a better advantage. Once you’re comfortable, feel free to pick up another language.

4. Research: Before jumping into any language or framework, do your homework. Talk to people in the field you’re interested in and ask for advice. The internet is a pool of knowledge—search for what you’re confused about. AI is here; don’t be shy to use it.

5. Take It Easy on Yourself: Remember, you’re not in competition with anyone. Understand your learning ability and feed into it.

6. Surround Yourself with Fellow Devs: This doesn’t mean attending all the Dev festivals. Start with friends, colleagues, and ask questions. This can bring you closer to the right circle.

7. Make Notes: You’re both the teacher and the student. Make detailed notes in your own understanding. This will help you in the long run, as you can always go back and review what you’ve noted down.

8. Be Practical: Practice makes perfect. Don’t be afraid to write that first code or install that package. Practice until you’re confident for that Junior Dev role. You will make mistakes and encounter bugs, but understanding and solving them builds your strength.

9. Ask for Help: Remember, you’re self-taught, not the person who invented JavaScript. Be open to suggestions and constructive criticism. Seek help if you encounter difficult bugs. Learn from those who are experienced and be inspired by them.

Whew 😅 I didn’t think it’d become an epistle. Being a self-taught developer is actually fun, as long as you’re open-minded. It’s not all rosy, but you’ll definitely get the hang of it.

Disclaimer: Not everyone can be self-taught. If you require proper guidance and tutorship, don’t shy away from it. Embrace your ability to want to learn.

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Containers, as I discovered, are like magical, self-contained units for software. They provide a dependable and isolated space where applications can thrive, regardless of the computing environment. Picture it as having different containers for different parts of an application – one for the code, another for libraries, creating a neatly compartmentalized system.

In this brief journey, I delved into essential concepts:

• Docker Files: Configuration files guiding Docker to build container images.

• Images: These are like snapshots of containers, containing everything needed to run a piece of software.

• Microservices: An architectural approach breaking down applications into small, independent services.

For fellow curious minds, this is a 15-minute introductory course on containers, perfect for those who want to take small sips before diving into the AWS ocean.

Here's the link for the curious cats out there: Introduction to Containers. Happy exploring! 🫣😸

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