Have you considered contribution to an open source project on GitHub? Then in your interview, when your lack of experience comes up, you can point to your open

Have you considered contribution to an open source project on GitHub? Then in your interview, when your lack of experience comes up, you can point to your open source experience. Next, consider getting a certification or two. For someone with no experience or formal education in development, it can help. Finally, if you're losing out to more experienced candidates, then maybe consider applying to true entry-level jobs to get your foot in the door, where experience is not required.