2020

@theblackfemaleengineer

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Why it worked

The video uses a relatable "then vs. now" format to highlight a perceived evolution in career paths within the tech industry, specifically focusing on the rise of AI and its impact on job prospects and required skills. The contrast between the two approaches is visually represented by the split screen, making the message clear and engaging.

Summary

The video contrasts two approaches to entering the tech industry: one from 2020 focusing on learning basic coding and expecting a $100k job, and another from 2025 focusing on AI engineering with Python and Claude Code, aiming for a $200k job. The latter approach emphasizes building a portfolio, deploying projects on Vercel, and showcasing user acquisition to impress recruiters.

Structure

12020 approach: learn to code, pray for $100k job
22025 approach: learn AI engineering, expect $200k job
3Specific skills: Python and Claude Code
4Build portfolio, deploy on Vercel
5Document user acquisition for recruiters

Product placement

Claude Code is mentioned as a tool to help ship faster in the context of AI engineering.

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Stop trying to get into Tech like it’s 2020😩 #getintotech #swe #compsci #softwaredeveloper #aiengineers

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Transcript

I'm going to start learning to code and pray for a $100,000 job. I'm going to learn AI engineering and reasonably expect a $200,000 job. I'm going to learn one language and one framework. I'm thinking JavaScript and React. I'm going to learn Python and Claude Code. Python is the language of AI and Claude Code helps me ship faster. I'm going to build a portfolio site and add all my projects to it and point recruiters to it to impress recruiters. My project needs users. I'm going to deploy them using Vercel and document on my resume how many users I've accumulated.