Go from Zero to Full-Stack Developer and Land Your First Job in 12 Months

Tutorial Hell: Getting stuck watching videos without actually writing code or building projects yourself.

Follow the 2:1 rule. For every hour of video/reading you consume, spend two hours building or experimenting with the code yourself.

Burnout from balancing a demanding barista job with 10-20 hours of studying.

Protect your days off. Schedule your coding sessions in manageable 2-hour blocks rather than cramming for 8 hours on a Sunday. Be kind to yourself if you miss a day.

Imposter syndrome during the job hunt leading to giving up too early.

Join a supportive community like 100Devs or the FreeCodeCamp discord. Remember that your customer service skills as a barista are highly valued soft skills in tech!