Ask HN: Why learn a back-end stack?

Re:Ask HN: Why learn a back-end stack? by foo101 on Monday October 09, 2017 @08:52AM (#15433375)

You are going to receive many suggestions and many words of advice in this thread. Here is mine, so that you can consider this as well while making your final decision.

- Coding is a good choice but like any profession, it has its pros and cons. Pros could be immense job satisfaction in creating something that has a tangible effect on the world. Cons could be having to work for terrible managers that could turn a fantastic job into a very depressing one.

- I suggest you start with Python and Django. Complete the Python Tutorial. Complete the Django Tutorial. With these two under your belt, you could apply for entry level Python-based web development roles.

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Re:Ask HN: Why learn a back-end stack? by nf05papsjfVbc on Monday October 09, 2017 @09:07AM (#15433447)

I second this. Python is an easy language for beginners and getting your foot in the door opens other possibilities for you later. Just start with something and keep at it until you land a coding position somewhere.

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Re:Ask HN: Why learn a back-end stack? by ensignavenger on Monday October 09, 2017 @09:37AM (#15433641)

I like this advice, but I would point out that the con you mentioned really could be a con for any profession. Perhaps it occurs more often in coding jobs, but I haven't seen any hard data to this effect.

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