Do Companies Hire Self Taught Programmers?

The simple answer is: yes, companies do hire self-taught programmers. But they hire self-taught programmers who can prove their talents, and who possess the soft skills necessary to work in a modern corporate environment. ... And, if you don't have any proof of your ability, you're not even going to get an interview.

Can programmers be self-taught?

When teaching yourself to code, you learn on your own schedule using free or paid online / offline resources. But in order to be successful on this self learning route and jump from beginner developer to junior developer quickly, you will need to incorporate some of the magic of bootcamps into your self taught journey.

Is it better to be self-taught programmer?

Self-taught programmers are generally better than CS grads.

The biggest problem with formal CS education is that it doesn't teach you to build real stuff. ... A self-taught developer will have written software, shipped it, dealt with bug reports, the whole lifecycle of software.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.