Let's talk pricing: how much does Scrimba cost compared to a coding bootcamp? And what are the differences between the two? (32:18).If you're a self-taught developer, do this! (29:10).

How does Scrimba compare to a boot camp? (27:49).

What do employers want to see in a candidate? (21:33).

Is salary enough of a reason for a career change? (19:23).

How to get an apprenticeship as a web developer in the United Kingdom (14:27).

and discovered Scrimba along the way (08:42)

How Theo landed a paid apprenticeship after only six months of learning to code.

Was it challenging to change careers later in life? Plus, the perks of a coding apprenticeship (06:41).

Why Theo wanted to change careers (05:29).

Theo's coding background (it includes Pascal!) (02:48).

Theo's journey into web development (it's a long and winding path!) (01:33).

He and Alex also discuss the importance of wanting to become a developer for the right reasons. Theo also talks about motivation, self-doubt, and whether he could've shifted gears earlier.

You'll find out what's it like to attend a bootcamp and how it compares to Scrimba's learning platform, as well as what kinds of opportunities to keep an eye out for if you're a new developer and live in the UK. In this episode, Theo shares details about a path that led him here, as well as his approach to learning. Well, he was wrong! And that's why he's here. Although he always did something with computers, he used to think he could never become a front-end developer. But before that, he learned on Scrimba - he joined a coding challenge in February and became an active member of our community. Meet Theo Ntogiakos 🇬🇧! Theo has just switched careers at the age of 49! Recently, he landed a paid apprenticeship and is currently attending a coding bootcamp.

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