If they want a job in software development, point them to Reddit. There are a number of posts and subreddits focused on transitioning into software. People wil

If they want a job in software development, point them to Reddit. There are a number of posts and subreddits focused on transitioning into software. People will go into detail about their learning path, projects completed, and hours spent learning. It is highly US centered, but it definitely seems possible for someone to start late in life and learn enough to become employed as a developer.