The latest articles on DEV Community by Ayisha shiba (@ayisha_shiba_2d4c4b75c1bc). https://dev.to/ayisha_shiba_2d4c4b75c1bc https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3347496%2Fe319b27c-1ef8-4bc3-8ba1-253512f78fcc.png https://dev.to/ayisha_shiba_2d4c4b75c1bc en Ayisha shiba Sat, 12 Jul 2025 04:48:41 +0000 https://dev.to/ayisha_shiba_2d4c4b75c1bc/is-it-okay-to-start-coding-after-2-and-get-a-degree-later-ckd https://dev.to/ayisha_shiba_2d4c4b75c1bc/is-it-okay-to-start-coding-after-2-and-get-a-degree-later-ckd <p>Hi everyone!</p> <p>I’m 18 and just finished my +2 (biology stream, no computer science). Right now, I’m thinking of learning coding seriously, improving my skills, and maybe trying for internships, freelancing, or junior roles before I go for a formal degree.</p> <p>My idea is to build a portfolio first and then, after gaining some practical skills and confidence, pursue a degree (either part-time, distance, or regular) so I don’t waste years without direction.</p> <p>But I’m a bit worried:<br> ✅ Would it be realistic to get hired without a degree if I have projects and skills?<br> ✅ Does starting like this hurt my long-term career, or do real-world skills matter more?<br> ✅ Has anyone here done something similar? How did it turn out?</p> <p>I’d love to hear from developers who took non-traditional paths or have seen others do this. Any advice on how to plan my learning and career would mean a lot!</p> <p>Thank you so much for your time 🙏</p> programming webdev beginners