This pdf will show you the steps you can take to become a software engineer

How to Become a Software EngineerA practical, honest guide for complete beginners, career switchers, university students, and self-taught learners across Africa.No degree. No expensive courses. No confusion about where to start.Inside you will find a clear breakdown of the different types of software engineers, how to choose the right path for you, how to learn without getting stuck in tutorial hell, how to build a portfolio that actually gets you clients or a job, and a week-by-week 90-day action plan to get you moving from day one. The guide also includes 16 curated YouTube channels organised by specialisation — frontend, backend, mobile, data, and more.7 chapters · 16 YouTube resources · 90-day action plan