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Discussion on: I've been coding for 20 years, Ask Me Anything!

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Florian Rand

Hey Matt, from your experience, what advice would you give to new developers interested in making a living as a freelancer without previous experience in development?

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Matt Sparks

It's really hard to break into freelancing without previous experience of some kind. Generally speaking, clients want a developer who is quick and efficient. All of that comes with time and experience.

That said, the goal should be to get your first client and keep building. While you're searching for that first client, work on personal projects you can share to show off your chops.