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From Bartender to Developer: My Self-Taught Journey in Tech

Hey Dev.to community! πŸ‘‹

I want to share a personal story about my journey from bartending to techβ€”a leap that changed my life and showed me what’s possible when you embrace change and take risks.

What's Inside:

  • The reality of learning to code from scratch
  • Creating a sustainable learning routine
  • Overcoming imposter syndrome
  • Landing that first tech role
  • Building SaaS products while working full-time

If you're someone considering a career change or feeling uncertain about entering tech without a traditional background, I hope my story can offer some encouragement and practical insights.

Read the full article here

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
Are you on a similar journey?

Let's connect and support each other! πŸš€

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