The Successful Software Devloper Engineer Journey (2019-2022).

I am 23 years (will turn 24 this March) old Software Engineer (SDE1 - Mobile) in Bangalore. I started my career as an intern in May 2019 where I used to get 15K in hand every month for up to 6 months. After that, I used to get 22k per month for another 6 months. I worked for a total of 1 year as an intern.

Post completion of my internship I got a PPO from the same company in May 2020 with an offer of 4.5 LPA where I used to get 30K in hand every month. I continued to work in the same company for 1 year. Meanwhile, I was working hard on my development skills and Data Structures and Algorithms. After office hours I used to study hard, and solve problems based on DSA on coding platforms like Leetcode, CodeChef, etc.

In mid-2021 I started giving interviews for good product-based companies and I was able to crack 5 to 6 companies in one shot. I started to work in a product-based organization with an offer of 18LPA where I am getting 1.12 Lakhs per month in hand.

Financially I am very happy, as I belong to an average orthodox middle-class family and I never had support from my family to go into the IT sector, they always wanted me to go into govt jobs. Even though my Engineering branch (EEE) was chosen by my father, I always wanted to study CSE. At that time I didn't have enough courage and strength to go against my family so I had to choose EEE. I used to get very little pocket money during my college days and it was very difficult to meet my daily needs with that. I am very thankful to my friends who were always there for me in college and helped me with money whenever I needed it.

Now I am independent and have more than enough to spend. Recently I bought Macbook Pro, iPhone 13, and AirPods pro with my own money. Apple products were always my dream to buy.

I have also started to help poor people near the Sony Signal, Bangalore by buying them food on the daily basis and clothes on a quarterly basis. It makes me so happy to see them smile. Every time I buy them food they bless me by touching my head and cheeks and I just feel on top of the world.

Edit:

I am not an IITIAN. I was not able to crack JEE Advance. I got 102 marks in JEE Mains in 2016. Cleared JEE Mains with only 2 marks which is not an achievement. I have done my Engineering from LPU in EEE branch.

Thanks a lot, everyone. Since many of you are asking how I prepared for the interviews. Below are the steps that I followed.

1. Learned both native android development and hybrid mobile app development (react-native) from youtube. You can learn whatever you want (frontend, backend, mobile, full-stack). There are a lot of free resources out there and they are really worth it.
2. Learned basics of DSA from coding ninjas and then from Programming Pathshala for advanced problem-solving. Nowadays there are free resources for DSA as well on youtube.
3. Started solving interview focussed selective questions from Leetcode, GFG, and Codechef. Never sat for any competitive coding challenge as my goal was to crack interviews not to become a competitive coder. (If you do competitive coding then it will definitely add on).
4. For selective questions, you can solve the DSA sheet by love Babbar. It is a really awesome sheet with interview focussed questions.
5. Start giving interviews once you have solved at least 60% of the questions.
6. Never be afraid of rejection. Get rejected and this will make your fear of rejection go away. This will also help you to get familiarised with the interview process and will build confidence.
7. Once you become confident you will start to crack interviews with ease.
   
   For applying for Software Engineering Jobs. Apply in the following sites:
   
   1. Cutshort
   2. Instahyre
   3. Bigshyft
   4. Linkedin
   5. Through referrals.

Edit 2:

I am not an active writer on quora. I never had thought that I will get a response like this on my answer. I do understand most of you who are trying to get into good product-based companies, once I was in your shoes.

Believe me, I have been an average student all my life. I don't have any special talents. It's not like I can solve any DSA question without getting stuck. Even now I am not able to solve many hard-level questions in the most optimized way.

If I can do it you all can do it as well and maybe in a much better way.

It doesn't matter if you are from any branch you can still become a good Software Developer. It doesn't matter if you are working in a service-based company, you can easily switch anytime. A day before yesterday one of my close friends bagged an opportunity of 11LPA in a product-based organization, he was working in a service-based firm since 1 year.

Those who can afford paid courses can surely join them. It will benefit you.

For free DSA courses :

• Data Structure and Algorithms
• take U forward

DSA sheet to solve (by Love Babbar):

• FINAL450.xlsx

For learning languages and tech stack :

• freeCodeCamp.org

Start appearing for the interviews. Make your attitude like “Jyada se jyada kya hoga? reject honge!”

Solve at least 60% of the questions on the DSA sheet and start giving interviews. Don't wait to become perfect. You will never become perfect. No one is perfect. Face the interviews (battle). It doesn't matter if you get rejected, at least you will become familiar with the interview process and will be more prepared for the next company's interview.

It is okay to see the solution if you get stuck anytime. But make sure that you understand it and in the future, if the same question or same type of question gets repeated then you must solve it without getting stucked.

Top 6 Best Equipment’s for creating a Professional Videos content for YouTube 2022.

YouTube has become the biggest and most popular platform for sharing video content online. It’s also a great way for people to express their creativity, make some extra money, promote themselves or their business, and possibly even become a massive “Internet famous” celebrity.

If you’re considering becoming an official YouTuber, there are several things you will need to prepare—the most important being your essential video equipment.
Creating quality YouTube videos is not as easy as it looks. Luckily, you don’t need to have a lot of technical know-how to produce the kind of content that people will enjoy watching—you simply need the right equipment.

To Make the Useful Videos Content Equipment for YouTube follows:-

1. Camera Canon 2000 Mark 2 

Canon EOS 200D II has been launched in India, the Japanese company's latest DSLR under its “beginner” segment. This is the successor to the EOS 200D and features improvements along the lines of the image processor, video recording, and advanced features such as the addition of Eye AF. The camera goes on sale this week in India with a starting price of Rs. 52,995 for the body and the EF-S18-55 IS STM kit lens. 

Canon's new EOS 200D II is positioned as light and compact DSLR for beginners. In fact, it's supposed to be the company's lightest DSLR with a very-angle touchscreen display, weighing just 449g. It features a 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with Canon's latest Digi 8 image processor.

 

The 3-inch touchscreen has a slightly low 1.04 million dot resolution but it can be flipped 180-degrees, outwards, so shooting selfies or vlogging should be simpler. There's also built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for syncing with a smartphone. One of the interesting features of this camera though is Creative Assist, which is aimed at helping novice shooters edit and improve their images.

2. 50 MM Lens

A 50mm prime lens (also called a fixed focal length lens) is a must-have piece of equipment for anyone starting out in photography. It’s versatile, affordable, and great for shooting all types of photos. In this blog, I will outline the benefits of a 50mm lens and why you should invest in one.

Many of the leading camera manufacturers have different types of 50mm lenses, but the one I recommend is the basic, entry-level 50mm F1.8 lens. This will give you a noticeable upgrade in image quality over kit lenses and standard zoom lenses. Canon and Nikon both produce 50mm lenses and they are the cheapest in their lens ranges.

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Advantages of 50 MM Lens

• 50mm lens to a typical standard zoom lens and you will see a sharper, higher-contrast image with the 50mm lens.

• 50mm lens is small, light, and easy to carry. This allows you to have a very compact setup (especially if you are using a small digital camera), which is ideal for travel and street photography.

3. Camera Tripod

Tripod VCT 880 Plus with Bag for DSLR Camera has a professional fluid hydrating head that can take a maximum load of 10 Kg. It has a professional-level bubble.

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This tripod is made with a combination of Aluminum and Plastic for a lightweight, compact, and ultra-slim design. Simplex Tripod VCT 880 Plus is a portable device and comes with a carrying bag. It has a detachable quick-release plate for quickly connecting to the camera.

 Features: -

·         Tripod comes with a professional fluid hydrating head.

·          It has a professional level bubble.

·         Tripod is very portable and it comes with carrying bag.

·         Has a detachable quick release plate for quickly connecting to the camera.

·         Lightest weight in the category with Ultra Slim / Compact design.

User Advantages: -

• A wide range (Height and 360°) can be covered.
• Used Material is good quality.
• The stand is calibrated properly
• It has aesthetic look.
• Easy to carry with the bag. Very nice caring bag provided.

4. MIC

This condenser microphone doesn’t need a pre-amp and allows self-monitoring through its built-in headphone jack with volume control. It also offers mix control to allow you to blend your microphone audio with pre-recorded audio. As with many high-quality condenser microphones, It has an extended frequency response that makes it ideal for recording vocals for podcasting and home recording.

                                                Microphone

5. Tripod For Mobile

No matter how steadily you try to hold the camera, handheld shooting will produce shaky and jarring videos. Gimbals are specialized stabilizers that are built with motors or weights to carefully balance your camera and smoothen out your videos, even if you purposely make big and sudden movements. This is particularly helpful for YouTubers who are using lightweight cameras like Go Pros and are constantly moving.

MGS-Adjustable-Aluminum-Tripod-for Mobile

It has a 3-axis stabilizer system with brushless motors that will really smoothen out your camera movements and has a battery life that can last up to 5 hours. For a motorized gimbal, it’s definitely a great investment that’s worth the price.

Features: -

·        Video Camera Tripod Stand 3110.

·        Colour silver black.

·        MATERIAL Ammonium, Plastic MADE FORM high quality.

·       4-Section, Lever-Lock Legs: Uneven terrain? Need to frame the shot just so?

·      Made of Aluminium alloy, THICKER leg tube than the ordinary tripod, sturdyadequate for long exposure work and keep the camera steady.

·    And it has a handle that is easy to manipulate the tilt and tilt angles, which can achieve pan and tilt movements to achieve any angle required by the user.

6. Light Stand (Ring Light)

Lighting equipment is necessary if you’re primarily recording indoors and in dimly lit areas. And even if you’re shooting where there’s ample ambient light, lighting equipment can modify the mood and even out the brightness of your setup. Below are the types of lighting equipment that you can use when recording your YouTube videos.

Light Stand (Ring Light)

Ring lights are a favorite among vloggers. When its ring shape emits light all-around a subject, it eliminates shadows from every direction, making anybody look more attractive in front of the camera. This is why this type of lighting equipment is often used by beauty and makeup vloggers since they’re able to beautifully light up the face and eliminate shadows that tend to highlight blemishes.

This fluorescent ring light uses 80W power that doesn’t emit too much heat, so you can place it closer to the subject. Its 19-inch diameter build is also very light and easy to carry. If you’re doing videos that need facial close-ups, Flashpoint 19 would be the ideal pick for you.

Creative Content Ideas

Many popular YouTubers and influencers like to stay on top of new gear developments. They always need the most efficient, highest-quality equipment in their kits, so they can keep creating at home or on the road.

Some YouTubers rely on very technical kits, while others prefer to work with a more portable setup. Here are some of the gear that popular YouTubers rely on to create their content.