Hello everyone! I decided I need to get a well paid, fun, creative job I can do anywhere in the world and not break my back, so I decided on becoming a programmer. I have an interest in transport, AI and security. I am applying for an MSc in Computer Science. The course is based on C++, however , I know there is more to programming than this. I have heard of all sorts of languages.
My question to you all is this...
From your experience, what would you recommend a newbie to do, and to avoid, on the journey in professional programming.
If I were starting over, I would learn statistics and probability earlier on, and in more depth. I would say that is especially good advice for you based on the fields you want to go into.
If I could start over, I would get a college degree that actually matters while gaining a professional network. You can be the greatest self taught programmer in history and green college grads still have the drop on you.