I'm currently in my second year studying Software Engineering, and I've been thinking that learning web development will be crucial for breaking into backend development. I'm planning to dive into Node.js and MySQL for handling databases, and I've started learning JavaScript as well. I have a few projects in mind to work on, but I still feel a bit lost and would love any advice or pointers you guys can share.
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You're definitely on the right path! Learning web development is a great foundation, but just be aware that it's a popular choice, so lots of folks are in the same boat as you. However, there are plenty of job opportunities in this field, so don't let that discourage you.
I suggest getting a good grasp of full stack development first. Consider starting with Ruby on Rails (RoR); it's a well-established framework with tons of resources. RoR clearly separates the backend and frontend with the model-view-controller approach. Once you feel comfortable, you can focus solely on backend skills, like SQL and database design.
That sounds like a solid plan! I've heard RoR has a great community for support too.