Why Python is Eating the World

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Why Python is Eating the World By Cory Althoff Why Python is Eating the World

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● Share the 3 reasons why Python is eating the world, explain why its growth will continue at a rapid rate, and explain what you can do to help! The Purpose of this talk is to: Why Python is Eating the World

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Why is this important to you right now? ● More people want to learn to code than ever before. As Python advocates, it is important for you to know why Python is eating the world so that you can evangelize for the Python community and help our community continue to grow. Why Python is Eating the World

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Will you help spread the word? I am asking everyone here to promise that if after listening to this presentation, you agree that Python is going to continue to eat the world, you will commit to helping our community continue to grow! Why Python is Eating the World

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Right now you are probably thinking, “Who are you?” ● My name is Cory Althoff and I’m the author of a book called The Self-Taught Programmer. It surpassed 100,000 copies sold! - Tech Digest named it one of the top five computer & technology books in the world. - Google included it in their list of top programming books. - Book Authority rated it as one of the best software design books of all time. Why Python is Eating the World

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Published in 8 languages Why Python is Eating the World

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#1 Python Book on Amazon Why Python is Eating the World

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Creator of the Self-Taught Programmers Facebook Group Why Python is Eating the World

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The founder of goselftaught.com ● Over 1,000 people have gone through my live training program Five-Week Coder. “Want to learn to program professionally? Follow Cory’s advice.” -David Phillips, Founder, Hackbright Academy Why Python is Eating the World

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Victor Aguilar: Beginner to full-time programmer Why Python is Eating the World

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Dragan Djakovic: Beginner to full- time programmer Why Python is Eating the World

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Jason Bierbrauer: Beginner to freelance Python programmer Why Python is Eating the World

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How it all started... ● In college I didn’t get very good grades. I even failed math. I tried to learn to program in Java in college but had to withdraw from the class. After college I struggled to get a job. Why Python is Eating the World

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Then one day ● I read an article that changed my life... Why Python is Eating the World

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My plan ● I decided to give learning to program another chance. ● This time in Python. Why Python is Eating the World

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A few months later... ● I landed my first freelance programming job! Why Python is Eating the World

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South East Asia ● I left Silicon Valley. ● Booked a ticket to Thailand. ● Worked remotely as a programmer. Why Python is Eating the World

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I ended up coding in 26 Countries! Why Python is Eating the World

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Eventually, I ended up at.... Why Python is Eating the World

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Thuuz ● We worked from a mansion in Palo Alto! Why Python is Eating the World

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The Transformation ● Learning to program in Python helped more than just my career. It gave me confidence. I am passionate about programming and about teaching others how to! Why Python is Eating the World

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Why Python is Eating the World... Reason #1: Beginner Adoption: Why Python is the BEST programming language for education. Reason #2: Company Demand: Why demand for Python programmers by employers will continue to rise. Reason #3: Community: Why Python has a unique community that keeps developers around. Why Python is Eating the World

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Reason #1: Beginner Adoption ● Simple to understand. ● Many different paths. ● High salary. ● Great for freelancing. Why Python is Eating the World

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Reason #1: Beginner Adoption ● Most new programmers struggle with what programing language to learn. Some people get so confused, they give up before they even get started! Why Python is Eating the World

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Reason #1: Beginner Adoption ● Most new programmers struggle with what programing language to learn. Some people get so confused, they give up before they even get started! ● Avoid low-level programming languages and start with Python. This can make the difference between success and failure. Schools often teach low-level languages. Why Python is Eating the World

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Why Python is Eating the World Hello, World!

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Hello, World! in Java Why Python is Eating the World

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Hello, World! in Python print("Hello, World!") Why Python is Eating the World

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Python vs. JavaScript ● Many people in the programming world are pointing beginners towards JavaScript. ● That is a mistake, which I can explain with one image. Why Python is Eating the World

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Why Python is Eating the World

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Why Python is Eating the World "foo" + +"bar"; // -> 'fooNaN'

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Many Different Paths Why Python is Eating the World

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Salary The average salary in the U.S. is $47,060 (5,086,480JPY) -Bureau of Labor Why Python is Eating the World

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Salary The average salary of all Python developers today is $123,360 (13,342,432.56 JPY) -Indeed Why Python is Eating the World

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Python Developer Salaries in Japan Why Python is Eating the World

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Great for freelancing Freelance Programmer: A person who does contract work for different companies. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass Freelancing is the future

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Benefits of freelancing ● You can do it on the side or full-time. ● You are your own boss. ● You can work remotely & travel the world. ● You can say goodbye to your commute forever. ● If you want to work for a company as a software engineer, freelancing is the best way to get there. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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How to program professionally without a degree The old way: Get training and then try to start applying for jobs. (problems: experience & interview) The new way: Climb the freelance ladder. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Pick a freelance platform The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Other options The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Get your first review ● Have a friend or family member hire you. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Take your platform’s tests The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Focus on web scraping part 1. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Focus on web scraping part 2. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Personalize your message ● Make sure the person hiring knows you read the job description. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Give yourself extra time ● Estimate how long it will take you to complete the project...then give yourself a buffer. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Earn your top rated badge ● Your top rated badge shows you are one of the best freelancers on the platform. The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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List your experience on LinkedIn ● And apply for jobs as as a software engineer The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass

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Why Python is Eating the World

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Reason #2: Demand ● Demand for Python is growing like crazy. ● Will it continue to grow? Why Python is Eating the World

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According to the Developer Survey by StackOverflow, Python was the most wanted technology of 2018. Why Python is Eating the World

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Data science jobs are on the rise.... ● According to a new report from LinkedIn, Data scientists are the no. 1 most promising job in America for 2019. Why Python is Eating the World

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Data science & Python ● The skills employers most frequently mention in data science job postings are Python, R, and SQL, according to Glassdoor. Nine out of 10 job postings examined require at least one of these skills, which are closely connected. Why Python is Eating the World

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“I predict that within fifteen years, artificial intelligence will technically be able to replace around 40 to 50 percent of jobs in the United States.” -AI Superpowers, Kai-Fu Lei The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass Will this trend continue?

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Jobs that won’t exist in 2030 (via PricewaterhouseCoopers) 1. Uber drivers 2. Truck drivers 3. Cashiers 4. Librarians 5. Postal Couriers 6. Bank Tellers 7. Sales 8. Pilots 9. Sports Referees & Umpires 10. Textile Workers 11. Telemarketers 12. Retail Clerks 13. Waiters 14. Data Entry 11. Telemarketers 12. Fisherman 13. Waiters 14. Data Entry 15. Tax Preparers 16. Insurance Underwriters 17. Tax Collectors 18. Cargo & Freight Agents 19. Legal Secretaries 20. Accountants 21. Radio Analysts 22. Credit Analysts 23. Tax Preparers 24. Tellers 25. Lumberjacks 26. Etchers & Engravers 27.Manicurists 28. Loan officers 29. Farm Labor 30. Dental Laboratory Technicians 31. Pesticide Handlers 32. Fisherman 33. Real Estate Brokers 34. Restaurant Hosts & Hostesses 35. Receptionists 36. Gaming Dealers 37. Ushers / Ticket Takers 38. Bill & Account Collectors 39. Nuclear Power Reactor Operators 40. Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers The Self-Taught Coder Masterclass 41. Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers 42. Auditors 43. Waiters & Waitresses 44. Budget Analysts 45. Bicycle Repairers 46. Tire Builders 47. Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers 48. Cement Masons 49. Welders 50. Agricultural Inspectors 51. Paralegals and Legal Assistants 52. Pharmacy Technicians 53. Insurance Sales Agents...

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Will it continue to grow? Why Python is Eating the World

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Reason #3: Community ● Python has the best community in the world. Why Python is Eating the World

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Python evangelists part 1. ● Mike Grouchy: host of the PyCoders Weekly podcast. Why Python is Eating the World

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Python evangelists part 2. ● Julian Sequeira: founder of PyBites--a community that masters Python through code challenges. Why Python is Eating the World

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Python evangelists part 3. ● Mariatta Wijaya: Core Python developer. Why Python is Eating the World

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Python evangelists part 4. ● Takayuki Shimizukawa: Python author & Sphinx contributor Why Python is Eating the World

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PyCon: A global phenomenon Why Python is Eating the World ● There is a PyCon conference in 42 countries.

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A global community Why Python is Eating the World

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Python has more newcomers than other languages Why Python is Eating the World

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Keep in touch ● Python Weekly: a weekly newsletter featuring curated news, articles, new releases, jobs, and more. You can sign up at pythonweekly.com. ● PySlackers: a community of Python enthusiasts centered around an open Slack team. Visit pyslackers.com to join. Why Python is Eating the World

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Advocate! ● Join online communities like Reddit or Facebook groups and chime in whenever a beginner asks what the best programming language to start with is. ● My Facebook group Self-Taught Programmers can always use new Python Advocates! Why Python is Eating the World

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Start something ● Start a blog, podcast, or community that connects the Python community. Why Python is Eating the World

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Become a core developer ● Contribute to Python’s codebase as a core developer. You can find out more at https://devguide.python.org/coredev Why Python is Eating the World

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Contribute or start an open-source Python project ● Open-source Python projects make Python even more useful. Why Python is Eating the World

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Help beginners! ● Mentor a new Python programmer. Why Python is Eating the World

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Hands up! ● After hearing my presentation, how many of you are willing to commit to getting more involved in the Python community. Raise your hand if you are going to commit to helping the Python community continue to grow? Why Python is Eating the World

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The End! Thanks for listening! You can connect with me on: Facebook: Facebook.com/coryalthoff Twitter: Twitter.com/coryealthoff Instagram: Instagram.com/coryalthoff Youtube: Youtube.com/c/coryalthofftv Blog: Selftaught.blog Five-Week Coder: Goselftaught.com Why Python is Eating the World