Q? Is coding a good job field for an ex felon? Just sayin..

Answer 1

You may have trouble working in high security sectors. Personally, i believe everyone should have the chance to redeem themselves. Anyone can code, and if you work at it enough, you'll get the job you want, no matter what your history is.

Answer 2

Hopefully this answer isn't terribly unsatisfying, especially with the online trend around TL;DR that I'm violating here.

I kindof think that depends on when you think you're there (i.e., set a target based on what you think 'elite' is; select a bell curve for "average computer knowledge", pentesters, etc). I stalled out answering this because I could be misconstrued into stating what I believe of my own skill / what elite really is... when it's not about me; I've seen things that make me think elite is still out there somewhere. That isn't meant to discourage you; it's meant to highlight frame of reference.

Two ways to make this point:
1. In a movie that portrays 'hacking', a sysadmin who scoffs at what they're seeing can sit right next to someone who readily believes it. That sysadmin readily believes their employer's network is completely secure, while the group that's sending spam through their system scoffs at the holes.

2. https://www.explainxkcd.com/wiki/index.php/915:_Connoisseur
"Our brains have just one scale, and we resize our experiences to fit."

Answer 3

Community programs for the homeless / dislocated may actually maintain a master list of employers who hire, more understanding of history. [edited]

Answer 4

it will teach you what you to need to get started at the very least. with the community, challenges, etc you can become proficient at the language of your choice. Beyond that, there are plenty of other resources to fill the gaps.

Answer 5

Appreciate it Tony!

Answer 6

Can this app teach me everything a beginner needs to know? To be Elite?

Answer 7

Wow! 😱 that's deep but surprisingly accurate needless to say.