This is such a dumb question that I hesitate to ask it in public: what kind of coding things are there to do if you don't enjoy design? I don't think I'd be good at app development or front-end web development, because I'm not great at making things look good.
@moz @TotallyArbitrary yeah, you are in luck, as most programming isn't particularly visual or design-y. :)
@scott Every single thing aimed at potential career changers involves front end web development. Also, bootcamps. Bleh.
@TotallyArbitrary there are more fun, less corporate ways to learn coding. Let me know if you want any resources. I like hello.processing.org :-)
@scott I've been taking CS classes at the University where I work. Totally fun, and I feel like I have a solid foundation, but it's not real focused on practical skills.
@TotallyArbitrary You've taken a look at the Recurse Center? recurse.com/ Sorry if I've recommended it before.
@brainwane Looks completely amazing, but I would have to quit my job, which I'm not willing to commit to yet.
@TotallyArbitrary They have done 1-week miniretreats in the past and I hope they'll do so again. I think you can subscribe to them for updates to get a heads-up if they do so...
@brainwane I could do a 1-week mini. I'll subscribe for updates!
@TotallyArbitrary Second-ing embedded and controls work. Most of those devices don't have anything to look good -- they just have to do good.
@TotallyArbitrary My experience if front-end coding is not figuring out how to make things look good, but using your skills to implement a design that is provided to you. If you have an eye for detail, you don't need the creative side in most cases.
@TotallyArbitrary tons! there's a lack of good system and embedded software engineers, and there's always a need for people who can write fast C or C++ code