What are the successful ways of getting into product based companies with non CS background?

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Today, the majority of engineering graduates are placed in software companies. Most software companies hire many developers every year. Even if you are from a non-CS branch, chances are good that you will work for a software company.
  • If you are a student and you have some kind of knowledge about work situations in the world and you have the intuition that your chances of working for a software company are very high.
  • I will strongly recommend that you try at least one job at a better product-based company.
  • Don't try to access all these service-based jobs. These service-based jobs won't pay you much and 3-4 years after entering these jobs, whether you're trying to get an MBA or trying to get into a product-based company that pays better.
  • Now you know that after a few years you will try to get a better job anyway. So let's start with our college days or as soon as possible.
  • This will be a roadmap of what and how you should learn everything.You can complete this journey in 1.5 years.
Month- 1
  • In the first month you should start learning a programming language. Learn either Python / C++.
  • I should ask you to preferably start with C ++. I am telling you to study C++ because it will be useful in your programming journey ahead.
  • Resources for learning C ++ - thenewboston Youtube Channel
  • Resources for learning Python - Python tutorial by freeCodeCamp
  • In this month you should focus on the basics of any language you choose.
  • Along with completing C ++ / Python lectures. You should focus on solving some basic problems in hackerrank.
Month- 2, Month- 3 and Month- 4
  • You should start learning about Data Structure and Algorithms.
  • The data structure and algorithms are very important to any CS / IT job because its concepts will be verified once you start interviewing with any Product based company.
  • YouTube video link through which anyone could learn about the data structure and algorithms. - MIT OpenCourseWare
  • Don't finish watching all the videos at once. Begin practicing questions on the topic you have completed lectures simultaneously. Do not practice more than 7-8 questions on a topic at this time.
  • In this way, you will begin to acquire problem-solving skills from questions about data structure and algorithms.
Month - 5, Month- 6 and Month -7
  • Start practicing more questions about data structures and algorithms.Problem solving skills are highly required by every programmer.
  • These three months will be very important to develop your problem solving skills. Remember that.
  • Now a question arises where we should practice questions about Data Structure and Algorithms.
  • You can start practicing data structure and algorithm problems while participating in a live coding contest.
  • Two major websites hosting programming challenges include Codechef and another is Codeforces
Once you start practicing problems, you will learn many hidden skills that include.
  1. Learn about different types of complexity, which is the complexity of time and space.
  2. Debugging the code.
  3. How to write code under pressure, which is a very important skill.
Month- 8, Month-9 and Month-10
Since you are from a non-CS background, you need some skills to display on your resume. Learn basics of HTML, CSS and BOOTSTRAP.
As a developer, you are always expected to know all of these skills. Once you have completed learning all of these skills, try following any of the options given.
Option 1
Path to become a Front End developer.
  • Learn JavaScript in good measure. It will be very important in your journey as a frontend developer.
  • Now is the time to choose a frontend framework that includes ReactJS, AngularJS, VueJS.
  • You can choose any of the three, but it seems like there are currently more developer jobs in ReactJS.
  • For learning ReactJS use this free youtube tutorial - Learn React JS - Full Course for Beginners
  • Start learning the framework and try building some projects. These projects will play an important role in separating you from a crowd that has not created a project.
Option 2
Path to become a backend developer.
For this, you can choose Django or NodeJs to become a back-end developer. For Django you need to learn Python.
  • Once excellent resource for learning Django - Django Girls Tutorial
  • In this website, everything is mentioned in detail if you want to learn Django. Using this website you will be able to create your own blog and also how to host a website online.
  • If you know the basics of Javascript then you can learn NodeJS. NodeJS is an excellent backend framework to learn.
  • In last few year demand for NodeJs developer has increased a lot. So learning NodeJS can be game changer in your career.
Once you have finished either one, among Django and NodeJS. Try to create some projects using either of these two.
  1. Put these codes on github. If you can host any of your projects online, please do so. It will also give you an advantage.
  2. There are several companies out there. They request for hosted projects. Many companies like to see if you are able to host a website.
  3. For hosting purposes, you can use Pythonanywhere or any other hosting medium.
Option-3
Path to become an Android developer
Learn any of the Kotlin and Java languages. I will suggest if you are starting to use Java first.
  • You will also need to learn all the concepts of object-oriented programming in Java.
  • Once you learn the basics of Java. Start with the basics of Android development like buttons, layout, etc.
  • Create projects once you complete the basics and put all the code online on github so you can show it to potential companies.
  • I cannot express the feeling in words that you will get once you see your application on your phone.
Android developer guide -
Also, throughout this period, you should keep practicing questions on data structure and algorithms.
Do not stop participating in contests. Keep Coding.
Month- 11, Month- 12 and Month- 13
In this period, you should focus on other computer science topics. Includes various concepts.
  • Object-oriented programming concepts: OOP concepts
  • Database management system: SQL queries.
  • Operating system: operating system and its types.
  • Computer networks - OSI models.
In this blog I have mentioned all the topics to learn in these subjects. - Beside competitive programming, what else should a competitive programmer, as well as computer science student, learn for getting job or profession?
Month- 14 and Month- 15
It's time to review all the concepts you have learned.
  • You should start practicing all the questions that are asked repeatedly in interviews.
  • You can check the Interviewbit or Leetcode website.
  • You should also maintain your github correctly along with your linkedin.
  • All projects should be kept on Github with appropriate comments and readme files.
If you followed the above route correctly, you will definitely get a developer job at a product-based company, even if you are not from CS.
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