I recently graduated with a computer science degree in 2023 and took a two-year break before jumping back into the tech world. Currently, I have a job as a full-stack developer at a start-up where I work with a basic Next.js stack. Although I learned a lot during college—from networking to machine learning—I feel like my current role is temporary, and I want to expand my skills. I've watched various videos that suggest paths like diving into low-level programming, developing complex applications, or learning Java to apply for traditional companies. However, I'm wondering if there's a more structured approach or common pathway to improve as a programmer from here. I'm interested in learning C, exploring networking, and understanding different tech stacks, but I'm unsure what my next steps should be to grow effectively in my career.
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A great way to enhance your skills is to build projects that genuinely interest you. Try creating your own web server using C; it will teach you both the language and networking concepts. This hands-on experience can be very enlightening!
Have you thought about transitioning your web development skills into the Internet of Things (IoT) realm? You could create applications that interact with smart devices, like temperature sensors. I once built a web portal for an ESP32 device that monitored temp and humidity, which was pretty cool! It's a fun way to combine hardware and programming.
Thanks for your comment! This sounds interesting, and I’ve worked with circuits before, though I didn't dive too deep back then.
And possibly threads, too! 🙂