How do you get started in tech? What programming language should you learn first?

In this solo episode, Marisa answers the #1 question people ask her: "How do I start in tech?" She talks through 3 main sections: figuring out the right role, understanding that tech is everywhere, and where to start as a software developer.

Marisa Hoenig is the founder and host of Blossoming Technologist. She also works full-time as a software developer consultant at Thoughtworks and is based out of Denver, Colorado. She is on a mission to help young professionals discover the right tech career for them through her podcast.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• choice.crd.co
• Ep 36. Choosing a Great Coding Bootcamp with Jai Bhagat
• Stanford 106A - Karel Reader
• freeCodeCamp
• Harvard CS50 - Intro to Computer Science
• dev.to
• 100 Days of Code
• Coursera

Connect with Marisa:

• Twitter @marisahoenig
• LinkedIn /marisahoenig

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Credits:

• Podcast Production by Marisa Hoenig
• Social Media Marketing & Episode Cover Art by Lucy Zheng
• Podcast Logo by Kendal Goodell @goodelldesigns