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title: "The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally"
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# The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally

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- **What is this?** The Self-Taught Programmer: The Definitive Guide to Programming Professionally by cory althoff
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I am a self-taught programmer. After a year of self-study, I learned to program well enough to land a job as a software engineer II at eBay. Once I got there, I realized I was severely under-prepared. I was overwhelmed by the amount of things I needed to know but hadn't learned yet. My journey learning to program, and my experience at my first job as a software engineer were the inspiration for this book.
This book is not just about learning to program; although you will learn to code. If you want to program professionally, it is not enough to learn to code; that is why, in addition to helping you learn to program, I also cover the rest of the things you need to know to program professionally that classes and books don't teach you. "The Self-taught Programmer" is a roadmap, a guide to take you from writing your first Python program, to passing your first technical interview. I divided the book into five sections:
1. Learn to program in Python 3 and build your first program.
2. Learn Object-oriented programming and create a powerful Python program to get you hooked.
3. Learn to use tools like Git, Bash, and regular expressions. Then use your new coding skills to build a web scraper.
4. Study Computer Science fundamentals like data structures and algorithms.
5. Finish with best coding practices, tips for working with a team, and advice on landing a programming job.
You CAN learn to program professionally. The path is there. Will you take it?

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches |
| Isbn 10 | 0999685902 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0999685907 |
| Item Weight | 1.14 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Part Of Series | Very Short Introductions |
| Print Length | 299 pages |
| Publication Date | January 24, 2017 |
| Publisher | Self-Taught Media |

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