I've been diving into front-end web development for about six months after seeing a friend get into it. Lately, I've been feeling like I've lost my passion for web dev and I'm considering switching to software development. But then I learned that web development is often a part of software engineering. I'm really confused about what direction to take next!
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It sounds like there's some confusion about the paths available. While many software engineers do have web development skills, it's not a requirement. You can definitely pursue software development without focusing on web technologies. Just explore other areas like data science, mobile app development, or system programming if web dev isn't your thing!
There are tons of fields aside from web dev that you might find interesting! Think about game development, software engineering for embedded systems, or even mobile development. There's a whole tech world out there beyond just the web!
Totally get where you're coming from! Studying web development often leads to full stack concepts, but that doesn't mean you need to become a full stack developer. Everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. You can definitely find a niche within software development that doesn't focus on UI or web development if that’s not your jam.
Thanks for the suggestions! I've been curious about game dev, but I wasn't sure how to start.