I did it in 1.5 years. Went to college for business, now been a Rails dev for 9 months.
The only question is if you really want it. It's a lot to learn, but anyone can do it. I did it with 0 knowledge of anything CS/programming related, you so definitely can.
After that,
1) Focus on *one main technology* (ex: only focus on React if you want to do Frontend or Node.js for Backend). Ultra focus will shortcut your learning like crazy. If I hadn't gotten distracted by different technologies, I probably could have gotten a job in half the time. Even if you pick React, then realize you want to do backend later, you'll still progress faster than constantly flipping between tech.
2) For each technology you're learning, *pick a tiny project to build while you're learning the technology*. I can't stress this one enough. You learn 10x faster when you have a real application in mind to tie your learning to. For example, when learning HTML&CSS, I made a prototype of an app idea. The app didn't actually work, but it cemented my learning. And when I learned different concepts, I'd think "Ah, so that's how I'd make the button round".
And don't be religious about finishing courses — the real learning happens when you start making things.
The only question is if you really want it. It's a lot to learn, but anyone can do it. I did it with 0 knowledge of anything CS/programming related, you so definitely can.
After that,
1) Focus on *one main technology* (ex: only focus on React if you want to do Frontend or Node.js for Backend). Ultra focus will shortcut your learning like crazy. If I hadn't gotten distracted by different technologies, I probably could have gotten a job in half the time. Even if you pick React, then realize you want to do backend later, you'll still progress faster than constantly flipping between tech.
2) For each technology you're learning, *pick a tiny project to build while you're learning the technology*. I can't stress this one enough. You learn 10x faster when you have a real application in mind to tie your learning to. For example, when learning HTML&CSS, I made a prototype of an app idea. The app didn't actually work, but it cemented my learning. And when I learned different concepts, I'd think "Ah, so that's how I'd make the button round".
And don't be religious about finishing courses — the real learning happens when you start making things.