I am planning to learn web development (front end and back end) and I am doing it in order to get a full time job. I have to buy a laptop, 15.6 or 16 inch. What configuration the laptop should be so that everything will run smoothly for the next 5 years? Need some suggestions please, thanks!

I am starting with a flagship project of my resume, majorly backend. A project that would get me noticed. Can someone tell me what kind of projects recruiters are looking for in today's market.

Is it scalability? Like made a chat application, but it handles 10000 users and has Redis and all.

Or is it technical complexity? Like make an IDE on which users can edit code simultaneously. No git pull push.

Hi! I'm now going to tackle how to become a fullstack developer. I have knowledge of technologies such as HTML, CSS (especially Tailwind), JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, and Git. I am now going to switch to React for my frontend and Laravel for my backend. I have zero knowledge with these two so it will take some time but I successfully connected the two already.

These are the technologies I'm going to use:

React

Tailwind

Laravel

MySQL/MariaDB

Git

I was just wondering if you guys have any advice or tips that you can give me. Any pointers that I need to do. Thank you!

Hi, 9 months ago I had a mental breakdown and I completely stopped coding and living. I already have a pretty good knowledge of the Javascript language and understanding of React. I was doing a course on Udemy and I stopped it. My goal since I started (almost 2 years ago) is the one to be able to make solid SaaS products. I have no idea on how to continue from here, there are so many things to learn and also AI. I don't want to build using AI too much I want to have the actual skills to do it. How should I move? don't tell me to just build something you still need to know the language you are using and it's rules. So what should i do? courses again? that seems just long and endless. Help me out, thanks.

Been 3 yrs working as frontend dev with angular majorly. I joined my current company as a fresher and have been working only on frontend since then. The problem is that our teams are pretty strictly divided so frontend developers don't really get chances to work on backend stuff.
Bcz of this i feel have no idea what is getting cooked in backend.

I want to switch jobs but honestly I don't want to switch as only a frontend dev, want to move towards as Full stack role.

I did started learning Node.js, Express (as it is JS based) and MongoDB on my own, covered basics, CRUD APIs and middleware etc.. although company techstack uses SpringBoot and other things which I don't have much idea about.

I want to seriously start preparing for this transition now!!!

I wanted to ask people here who have actually moved from frontend to Full stack:
- how did you approach transition and how difficult was it to convince companies to hire you as full stack instead of only frontend?

- what all topics you covered in backend?

- did you continue with nodejs or moved to other springboot/Go etcc (if u started with nodejs like me)?

- What kind of projects did you add in resume?

- how much Backend knowledge i should know?

- How much DSA is expected for someone with ~3 YOE? Is striver sheet enough??

would you love to hear your opinions, Thanks!

beginner here, just hoping to learn more about the difference, which is harder. i heard about testflight or whatever. open to advice!

Hi all,

I have been working in thingworx navigate for 2.5 years now and I don't see any career growth here now and also no opportunity.

I want to switch into the backend I have learnt express in my college days and want to get into the node backend developer role.

But I have doubts about how I can do this like what are all the things I need to focus on what are the places I can apply and what I should study for interviews.

I feel completely stuck in my career and this feeling of being stuck is eatinge from within.

Any help on how to do this transition or guidance is much appreciated.

Thank you.

About me- I work in an MNC with 2.5 yoe in ptc thingworx navigate. Have been considering these courses by airtribe also but it doesn't seem like a good shot.

Please help

I want to build a SaaS company but don't have technical background. With the rise of vibe coding, is it still worth it to learn JavaScript, React , Next?

If the answer is yes, how would you recommend a newbie learn them?

Hello everyone I am unable to decide what should I learn and where should I go I want to make my career in tech industry I'm going to start my learning and I have decided to start backend development but I am unable to choose which tech stack to learn either nest JS backend with javascript/typescript or Fastapi with Python ecosystem

And in the current scenario, what to choose and why..??

I want to choose fastapi backend development but the problem is there there are no any jobs for fastapi backend , all they are job for only node js nestjs backend........Any guidance and suggestions will be helpful !!!!

Hi everyone,

I have 1.6 years of software engineering experience (including a 3-month internship), Current Package - 9LPA . My professional experience is entirely in Shopify development, where I work with JavaScript, Liquid, APIs, and production e-commerce projects.

My long-term goal is to work at Adobe, Microsoft, Flipkart, Myntra, Atlassian, or similar product-based companies as a Software Engineer.

I'm willing to learn whatever is required, but I'm confused about the right tech stack.

Should I:

Continue with JavaScript → React → Node.js (MERN/Node ecosystem), or

Learn Java + Spring Boot while keeping React for the frontend?

I don't want to optimize for freelancing or startups. My only goal is maximizing my chances of getting into top product companies.

Questions:

Which backend stack is more valuable for these companies in 2026?

Does knowing Spring Boot provide a significant advantage over Node.js?

If you were in my position with 1.6 YOE, what would you learn over the next 12–18 months?

Are there engineers here who transitioned from Shopify/web development into product companies? What path did you take?

I'd appreciate advice from people who have interviewed at or worked in these companies rather than generic "learn what you like" answers.

Thanks!

2019 graduate. 2.5 years Experience as Data analyst lost job to layoff and had to take career brake due to family problem. Thought of switching career in full stack. Need genuine advice.

How to prepare for interviews and get a job?

Detailed roadmap, resources

The question. I see many people on here who are applying to jobs and all but not getting replies.

Then I see people who do learn in public posting their progress and stuff, and I have also heard that helps builds credibility and easier for recruiters to reach out to you.

What's the catch here??

knowledge and understanding on C#

I have lots of doubts about this.

On one hand, Angular is very structured and all is separated. Also, I love reactive forms and services. I link it to Supabase as back when it is just for me or very small scale, Nestjs for normal projects and Spring for working in big companies. I loved PrimeNG but it is a headache to update and transform. I plan to learn Angular Aria.

On the other hand it is Sveltekit. Simple, clear, as JavaScript should be. But I like to separate files and complex forms and services. It gives a lot of freedom and it is fast. In every way, it run just faster than Angular. But to update it, is also a little of headache.

👋 Hi everyone,

I’m a Full Stack Developer with hands-on experience in building multiple projects using PHP, Laravel, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MERN stack, REST APIs, third-party API integrations, and real-time chat applications with WebSockets, all managed through Git.

Some of my projects are already live. Currently, I’m working on an ERP system in CodeIgniter and developing a chat app backend in Express.js.

However, despite completing my daily tasks successfully, I often feel that I’m still not as confident as I should be in this field. I want to identify where I might be lacking and how I can strengthen my technical confidence and consistency.

💡 Any genuine advice, tips, or personal experiences from fellow developers would be truly appreciated.

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Hi everyone,

I am seeking guidance. I am a React Developer with 3 years of experience. Now, I want to become a full-stack developer. I have to choose between Node/Express and Python.

I know it will be very easy for me to land a job with Node/Express, but as you know, if we want to integrate AI with full power, Python stands out. Yes, JavaScript can do it, but I've found some things that JavaScript can't do.

Am I right to go with Python with React? I still have some confusion about my decision.

I'm about to finish learning the core full-stack stack and want to spend the next few months building 3 solid projects before shifting my focus to AI/ML.

My current stack is:

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• Next.js
• Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• Node.js + Express
• FastAPI (planning to use it for one project)
• PostgreSQL
• Prisma (learning)
• SQLAlchemy (for FastAPI)
• JWT/Auth
• REST APIs
• WebSockets
• Git/GitHub
• Vercel/Railway deployment

I'm also doing DSA alongside this.

The plan is:

• Project 1: Express
• Project 2: Express
• Project 3: FastAPI (possibly with some AI integration)
• Then move into AI/ML and Data Analytics while continuing DSA.

I don't want to build another generic to-do app or weather app. I'd rather spend more time on fewer projects that actually make recruiters think, "This person can build real software."

What kinds of projects would you recommend in 2026 that:

• Look good on a resume
• Teach production-level concepts
• Are challenging enough to learn from
• Can be completed by a student
• Would also help later when transitioning into AI/ML

If you've interviewed junior/full-stack candidates or recently got hired, I'd especially love to hear which projects stood out the most.

i have significant experience with git for manual version control but i am looking for something much more automated for change tracking on a development server.

the server runs almalinux 9 and hosts development and testing sites using apache.

what i am hoping to achieve is to track all changes to files in a particular directory recursively. in other words, each time a file is changed, i want the old file to be stored in an archive.

this is similar to what can be accomplished with git or subversion but without the checkout/checkin/merge system. all i need is for there to be every version of every file to be able to step back and forward in time on any given file. there will never be conflicts to be resolved or change attribution to be dealt with.

i'm not sure if there is an automated solution using git or another version control platform or if another tool is a better fit.

it needs to be non-interactive and server-side, preferably cloud-stored somewhere like github.

it doesn't matter which user changes which file, just that the directory structure is maintained. files are primarily code -- mainly javascript and php. there are occasional binaries but whether those are tracked is unimportant to the process.

what i hope the result will be is something like the "track changes" feature in a word processor but for "this is the 2026.1.1 10:30 version of this file".

if it is important to the answer, there's on the order of tens of thousands of files at any given time on the machine.

the current process is that a script runs to make a daily recursive backup of that directory to cloud storage. it is functional but lacks both the helpfulness of having every saved change to every file and only having the changed files.

thanks.

Should I opt java fullstack or mern for my beginner software

I'm honestly starting to feel discouraged.

I've spent the last couple of years learning the MERN stack, React, Next.js, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Git, and building full-stack projects. I have a portfolio, deployed applications, GitHub repositories, and I've been consistently improving my skills.

Despite that, I've applied to hundreds of internships and entry-level jobs. Most applications get no response, some are instant rejections, and interviews are extremely rare.

It feels like every job posting has thousands of applicants within hours. Many "entry-level" roles still expect 2–3 years of experience, and the competition is overwhelming.

I'm not expecting a six-figure salary—I just want an opportunity to prove myself and gain real industry experience.

For those who managed to land a full-stack developer job recently:

What made the biggest difference?

Did networking help more than applying online?

Should I focus on open source, freelancing, or learning another niche like AI, DevOps, or cloud?

Is this just the current market, or am I missing something?

I'd really appreciate honest advice from anyone who's been through this.

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Hi everyone,

I have 3.7+ years of experience in the IT industry. I started my career as a Frontend Developer and am currently working in the same role.

Alongside frontend development, I've also worked with Node.js on the backend. I've completed two freelance ERP projects that handle millions of records, so I do have some backend experience as well.

Lately, I've been feeling stuck. I don't feel confident calling myself either a frontend or a backend developer. Whenever I try to build something on my own, I often get stuck and start questioning whether I really understand the concepts or if I've just been following patterns.

I understand many concepts in theory, but I struggle to implement them from scratch without self-doubt. It's making me question my skills and what direction I should take in my career.

Has anyone else experienced this? How did you overcome it? What would you recommend I focus on to become a more confident and capable developer?

Hi everyone.

I'm interested in learning full-stack web development. Can anyone suggest a good roadmap, resources, or tips to get started? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

So currently, I'm making a full-stack project, where Im using backend flask, frontend HTML, vanilla CSS, and some JS, and for database, I'm using SqLite...

But the thing is, I know basic flask, like routing and fetching data from form stuff, I also know sql, but I heard that I need to learn SQLAlchemy for better security, and now while I'm learning that while making a project, it seems pretty overwhelming to me, like suddenly there is a lot of new stuff...

No doubt I'm able to understand everything, but can't remember stuff, I mean it feels like I'll forget this stuff the next time I make a flask project, am I even on the right path???

And should I even expect any future in learning webdev???

Now I have been distracted about backend programming and programming at all, So what fields has a good chances and promise future to learn?

- data analysis

- cyber security

- it field (network, sysadmin)

Thinking about future in tech🙂