A reminder for anyone trying to break into tech:
You don't need a tech degree to build a career in tech.
You need curiosity, consistency, and the willingness to keep learning.
My journey didn't start with knowing JavaScript, Shopify, or web development.
It started with a simple question:
"How do websites actually work?"
That question led me to HTML.
Then CSS.
Then JavaScript.
Then Shopify development.
The journey wasn't easy.
I spent countless hours debugging issues that turned out to be a missing semicolon or a typo.
I often felt like everyone else understood things faster than I did.
But I kept showing up.
Over time, those confusing concepts started making sense, and small wins turned into real projects.
Looking back, I realized something important:
The biggest obstacle wasn't learning to code—it was believing I could.
If you're coming from a non-tech background, don't let that stop you.
Everyone starts somewhere.
Keep building.
Keep learning.
Keep asking questions.
One day, you'll look back and realize how far you've come.
If you transitioned into tech from a different background, what was the biggest lesson you learned? I'd love to hear your story. 👇
Top comments (1)
Your first question about how websites work leading to HTML feels like the kind of concrete starting point that makes tech feel less intimidating. The missing semicolon debugging stories are exactly the kind of small frustrations that build real confidence when you eventually solve them. For non-tech folks, the biggest shift isn't learning syntax but realizing you can fix those tiny things yourself.