In 2010, when I was in seventh grade, I joined a computer center and completed a diploma program for a year. I remember being excited when I was first introduced to HTML, mentioned as web design in the prospectus. I didn't know about programming languages or CSS until 2022. Without guidance or resources, I chose Medical, but couldn't get into the field. I graduated in Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology, then pursued a Bachelor of Education and a Master's in Chemistry, finishing my studies in 2023.

I wanted to be a teacher but realized I didn't enjoy it. With resources now available, I learned about web development through YouTube and Udemy. Despite my lack of a computer background, I am determined to become a developer, even while working a school teaching job for financial reasons. My friend, who has a computer background, joined me in this journey.

Seven months ago, we started learning web development and built a website for a friend's business using vanilla JavaScript. My friend did most of the work and has offered to teach me more on our second project. We now have a second client, and I am excited to learn more.

I have been studying JavaScript through documentation, books, and video tutorials, but I am still at a beginner level. Learning is slow due to my non-computer science background, but I am committed to improving by building projects.

We need to complete the project soon, and my friend is doing more work. He deserves more compensation, but we are uncertain about future clients. I help my father with his accounting work, which involves software unfamiliar to him.

I suggested to my friend that we start a side project, like billing software or stock inventory, since many of our accounting clients need it. This could increase our learning interest and provide potential clients.

I lack experience and knowledge on where to start. What advice or motivation can you offer? I will never stop learning and hope to become a good developer, working solely as a developer one day.