Від студента до Trainee-спеціаліста: історія випускника С++ GL BaseCamp

Why did you decide to study C?

• When I started thinking about developing in IT, I, like most people, didn’t know where to start. Decided to try WEB development, namely HTML, CSS and JS. In fact, I didn’t like it very much, even sometimes it put me off the idea of ​​becoming a developer (I don’t mean to offend WEB developers with these words)). In the first year, I met a “six-year-old”, it was like a second wind. The complexity of this language, the words “C++ and C are very difficult”, “you’ll want to” gave only more strength and motivation. And where there are difficult challenges, there I am too)

Why did you decide to apply for C++ GL BaseCamp?

• I found out about the camp from my friend: he sent me a post with recruitment for the course, I offered him to register together, to which I received – “no, the pros are not my thing.” But on the course I met another friend with whom we discussed the material of the lectures after and even during the lectures at the university.

How did you understand that you are ready for the interview, as well as for the combination of project tasks and training?

• I immediately understood that it would not be easy, but I was motivated by the fact that each of these classes brings its own benefit – knowledge, experience. One better develops soft and hard skills, the other expands the environment with new people. Therefore, I had a goal to combine all this and try to spend time both at the camp and studying at the university.

How to prepare for the start

What general technical knowledge is needed to start in IT?

Well, first of all, you need to know how to use a computer and quickly Google the necessary information. I also believe that it is important to know how a computer and basic tools work at a basic level. For example, what is a processor and memory, learn to debug your programs, know the standard set of commands in the command line and understand the simplest algorithms and data structures.

Do you have a personal teaching method?

For me, it’s learning the same material from multiple sources. For example:

1) any free course you find on the Internet, 

2) books (here you can read books directly from C and C++ developers or find something more recent)

3) and finally consolidate all this by watching relevant videos on YouTube.

What else is needed to start a career besides technical knowledge?

One of the most important soft skills that need to be improved is communication. It is important to be able to interact in a team, ask questions, help, listen to others. Also important skills are responsibility, adaptation in a new circle, organization and knowledge of languages.

What would you advise those who are planning to start a career in IT?

First of all, I would recommend trying different areas of IT if you can’t decide. If the process of writing code brings you pleasure, then congratulations, the first stage of “trying and finding yourself” has been passed. The next important step is to study and practice in a disciplined manner. The path will not be easy, but in any case, with the right approach, you will definitely land on your dream project!

If you want to develop in development or testing, fill out the pre-registration form for GL BaseCamp — free courses for starting a career in IT. We will inform you immediately when recruitment will begin in the direction you have chosen.