Do You Need to Find a JavaScript Tutor? Myths vs Reality
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It is undeniable that having a strong foundation in programming is crucial for becoming a successful software developer.
But when is the to consider a tutor or mentor?
Today, there are literally hundreds of thousands of resources available online for those who seek to learn.
Some are excellent, while others unfortunately miss the mark.
Nevertheless, online resources can be an invaluable tool to build your foundational knowledge before seeking a tutor/mentorship.
Online forums are filled with people who have bought 100s of courses out of fear of missing out (FOMO).
A likely better use of your time would be to sign up for an interactive course. One that allows you to put into practice what you're learning.
Alternatively, you can try to follow a few project-based coding tutorials and then replicate them yourself without the video. This is also a great way to solidify what you know.
Once you've completed a few courses and built some projects on your own, you'll have a better idea of where you need additional help. This is when a tutor can be most beneficial.
Someone who is new to the world of coding can easily become overwhelmed with the plethora of resources available - and it's quite easy to lose oneself in the dreaded
If you find yourself stuck in the same place and not really making any progress, trying some interactive/project-based tutorials as mentioned above, or finding a tutor can help you break through that plateau.
While there are advantages to learning on one's own, today's work scenarios are vastly different from what they were even a few years ago.
Companies of all sizes today work in
If you are learning how to code on your own, the chances of being exposed to these kinds of work environments is slim.
This is where a tutor or mentorship program can come in handy.
This is absolutely where having a tutor can accelerate your learning. A tutor's guidance can be your Swiss Knife to learn how to solve bugs efficiently.
In particular, getting to know their thought process and ideas for solving bugs can be invaluable in building your own debugging expertise.
But first, ask yourself - how many times have you opened the console and tried to solve a bug yourself? Do you know how to use debugging tools?
It is important to include in your foundational studies. After this, a tutor can be an excellent help in accelerating your debugging skills.
The faster you solve bugs, the easier it is to cover that much more ground. Fast-paced work environments require you to work both hard and smart.
If you can't afford to hire a tutor, our project-based YouTube tutorials include showing you real-world debugging methods along the way.
When you are ready to start your job search, a mentor can be invaluable when it comes to sharing advice about optimising your CV, perfecting your LinkedIn profile and more.
Your mentor can also help with - which is often an essential part of today's tough job market.
It can be difficult to form a network of like-minded people - sending endless connection requests on LinkedIn can be exhausting and unproductive.
A mentor can provide incredible networking tips and can even play a role in initiating connections because they know you and can vouch for you 🙂
In conclusion, the decision to find a JavaScript tutor is not a but rather a strategic choice that depends on your individual learning journey and career goals.
Project-based tutorials are crucial for building a strong foundation, but there are also specific scenarios where a tutor or mentor can provide significant value. 🚀
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