Is Computer Science Still a Realistic Career for Someone Starting Now?
I'm starting a Computer Science program in about two weeks, and I'm feeling anxious after hearing that the field is changing too fast, the job market is saturated,…
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How Bad Is the Software Engineering Job Market Right Now?
I've worked as a software engineer since 2003 and have been laid off several times, so I know instability is unfortunately common in this field. I was laid…
Is a Career in Software Development Still Worth Pursuing Despite the Negative Job-Market Talk?
I'm considering studying computer science and pursuing software development, which is genuinely my main passion. I spend a lot of time practicing coding problems and building projects, but…
I know several programming languages, but I still can’t build projects on my own
I'm in my fourth semester majoring in computer science. Over the past two years, I've relied heavily on AI for assignments and projects. I usually understood the generated…
Starting Computer Science and Feeling Far Behind—What Should I Focus On?
I'm just starting college and already feel like everyone else is far ahead of me. I've been interested in computers since high school—I've installed Arch Linux, experimented with…
How can I stop feeling burned out and afraid of falling behind in programming?
I've been programming since I was 14, starting with simple chat bots and gradually exploring web and mobile development, C, assembly, low-level architecture, servers, security, Raspberry Pi projects,…
Feeling Burned Out and Anxious About the Future at 19
I started programming at 14 by making simple chat bots, and over the years I've worked on websites, apps, servers, security, C, assembly, Raspberry Pi projects, and low-level…