Show Notes
Abadesi is back to host this episode with Saron Yitbarek, founder and CEO of CodeNewbie and the Codeland conference. Saron is a former journalist who started working in the tech industry and then pivoted to a technical role after learning to code from scratch.
Aba and Saron talk about...
* What inspired her to get into tech, and the story of going from journalist to software engineer.
* Her journey learning to code, including what she learned from the failed attempts.
* How to get the most out of coding bootcamps and how to find a great job.
* How the landscape for learning to code has changed.
* Her unique formula for staying organized and productive.
She also talks about some of the apps her and her team uses to stay on top of their time and their work.
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