Harry speaks to Jess Sullivan, a Senior Software Engineer at Scan.com.Jess explains how she taught herself to code, discussing how she started with free resources and the importance of choosing the right language to learn.Jess discusses how AI tools have become part of her daily work. She offers valuable insights for aspiring developers, highlighting the importance of resilience, finding the right programming language to start with, and joining supportive communities. She also shares practical advice about improving typing skills and reassures listeners that a traditional computer science background isn't necessary to succeed in software development.Jess on LinkedInfreeCodeCampCodeNewbie PodcastWomen and Non Binary RubyAlgorithms Illuminated by Tim RoughgardenRefactoring: Ruby Edition by Jay Fields, Shane Harvie, Martin Fowler and Kent BeckCoderspeak: The Language of Computer Programmers by Guilherme Orlandini HeurichThe Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change by Camille FournierConnect with HarryHarry on LinkedInHarry on TwitterVisit Mission EncodeableMission Encodeable on LinkedInMission Encodeable on Twitterhttps://missionencodeable.com© Mission Encodeable 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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