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A retail worker transitioned to a full-stack developer role in 9 months through consistent self-study. Starting with FreeCodeCamp's web design and JavaScript courses, they built practice projects like a ToDo app and contributed pro-bono bug fixes. After pivoting to SQL and backend development, they landed a developer position working with C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server. Key takeaways include prioritizing consistency over intensity, building projects over studying theory, embracing continuous learning, and keeping solutions simple.