The Survival Guide for Beginners Part 1: From Chaos to Clarity

This book reflects my learning journey in software development with Java and microservices. It is not an academic manual, but a practical guide designed to help you move faster, avoid common mistakes, and build a solid foundation for your future in technology. I write from real experience: personal projects, self-taught training, and mentoring in technical communities. Here you will find practical tools, honest reflections, and advice to make your path clearer and less frustrating. What will you find in these pages? A learning roadmap: from programming logic to your first job. A realistic view of how the tech job market works. How to manage expectations about salaries and responsibilities. The most common beginner mistakes and how to solve them. The importance of projects, Git/GitHub, and building a solid portfolio. Strategies to stand out to recruiters and deal with HR "ghosting." The Survival Guide for Beginners series is designed to accompany you step by step: Part 1: From Chaos to Clarity Part 2: From Job Search to First Employment With the right tools and a persevering attitude, you can achieve it too. This book is your map to move from initial confusion to clarity, and from searching to your first professional opportunity.