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Ask HN: Do any beginner coders or those interested in tech want a free mentor?

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When I first started coding I was always looking for someone to give me insight on how to start a new app or website. Instead, I would spend ages combing through the internet until I got enough information to begin. I want to give back in some form, so if anyone is interested I’m happy to give free mentorship to any beginners in the coding space.

My background to help those see what I can give back:

- Worked in software since 2017 - co-founded a tech startup (was the CTO) - Built AR, VR, and web apps - Comfortable with C#, js, and ok in python - Worked with react, redux, jQuery, node.js, express.js, firebase, unity, mongoDB, heroku

I may not have the answers to everything but I’m more than happy to help direct you on how to start. No question is a stupid one!

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Hi, I might be interested in this. I started coding a few months ago (Github link in profile). Currently focused on learning backend/maybe fullstack web dev with the goal of hopefully being able to do this for a living 12-18 months from now.

The main thing I'm looking for mentorship on is:

1. Learning design patterns of well written / maintainable software

2. How to move from creating projects for courses to reading and understanding a real codebase created by someone else, and contributing to that codebase.

Hey cehrlich, no problem. I know a few resources to help with these things.

If there is anything I can't help with I'll recommend you to someone who can help with your area of interest.

Email me at cc@buildfaast.com

Hey, I’d love this, absolutely!

I’m a total beginner trying to do things the Right Way and not be a total clown. I’m getting paid to build a django app on a low budget (they know I’m a beginner). I’m making slow and steady progress by reading the docs and consulting with friends but I want to deliver a quality product and I feel I’m shooting in the dark. If you’re not already full up I’d love to learn from your wise ways.

Let me know if I can shoot you an email.

-A

Sounds like you got a great opportunity. Would love to help where I can. If not I can always refer to a friend that specialises in your space. Email me at cc@buildfaast.com

Hi, this sounds cool. Happy you're offering this. If you have enough time I'd definitely be interested.

I've learned python back at school and want to start contributing more to open source stuff (have made few commits to the AnkiDroid app).

Cool, email me via cc@buildfaast.com and I'll be happy to help where I can

I think this is cool. I work in .net core at my internship but doing mostly basic winforms, mvc, JS and jQuery stuff. I like where I'm at and what I'm doing but I feel like I'm not learning enough about one that makes me a jack of all trades that has to constantly look stuff up. I know C# to a decent degree so I'd love for the opportunity to make something like using React or Angular. I feel like that's the one thing I need to be exposed to most right now and my lead would love to hear about it if it's worthwhile.

Nice one, sounds like you've already made some decent progress. Email me at cc@buildfaast.com when you're ready.

Hey everyone,

Not sure if I can do over 10 people just now so will cap it at the first ten that messaged here.

If you're interested please email me at cc@buildfaast.com with your HNs username in the body so I can match it with who were the first set of people that messaged under this post.

Cjcassar seems like there's still hope. I've been reading hn for more than 3 years now and this is the first time I've created an acc pls let me contact you as I'm interested in this

Hey notike,

There's always hope.

Email me at cc@buildfaast.com.

Hello,

I think it is cool that you are doing this. You may get a lot of response due to this offer. I'm probably ok for the moment but I would love to reach out to you with some questions if you are ok with that.

Thanks,

Yea, of course. email me at cc@buildfaast.com

I'd like to learn Node.js, I never got around to learning it.

Never too late

I'm about your level, different skillset (elixir, python, react) but I'd be interested in a knowingly skilled friend to "mentor" my work and vice versa.

cheers

nice one, if we overlap or you find your specialisation is beyond my depth I can intro you to some more experienced folks.. but send an email to cc@buildfaast.com and i'll help

I will! Always happy to grow my network with likeminded folks :)

I’m Interested as well. Hopefully you don’t already have your hands full with the other responders :)

Not too busy yet. I will probably cap it at 10 people though.

Wow, this is an amazing opportunity for all you newbies/lowbies out there! Take it!

Curious. How can I reach out?

Email would be ok. Is that cool with you?

You can also message me on twitter. I'm @cjmcassar

My email is cc@buildfaast.com

Hi CJ,

Mind if I send you an email as well?

sure thing, message me on twitter if that's easier. My email is cc@buildfaast.com

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