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Sanjay
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doubt about starting?
hi guys, there is almost 5 month to complete my first year after that I am in second year, now i am learning fullstack development now .what can I do at this time ?
What should my daily routine for the next three years look like so that I am prepared for this career?
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Vianne Phan
Youth Development Teacher
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You're doing great right now, even if it doesn't feel that way. Starting with full-stack in your first year gives you lots of time to learn without rushing. You don't need to be an expert yet; most people aren't at this stage. The main thing is to get comfortable with coding bit by bit. Focus on basics like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and one backend language. Don't worry about learning every framework out there. Many beginners get stuck watching tutorials forever, so try making small projects early on, even if they seem simple or messy.
For a daily routine, keep it practical so you can stick to it. Maybe spend 1 to 2 hours learning from a course or documentation, then another hour building something with what you learned. Think of small projects like a personal website, a to-do list app, or a simple login system. Some days you'll feel productive, and other days you won't, and that's okay. The key is to keep showing up regularly instead of cramming or comparing yourself to others who seem ahead.
Over the next few years, just keep learning gradually. In your first year, focus on understanding basics and trying new things. In your second year, build bigger projects, learn about databases and APIs, and maybe work with classmates or contribute to small open-source projects. By your final year, aim to have a few solid projects to show when applying for internships or jobs. You don't need to have everything figured out right now. Just keep practicing and improving a little at a time, and you'll be surprised by how much progress you make.
For a daily routine, keep it practical so you can stick to it. Maybe spend 1 to 2 hours learning from a course or documentation, then another hour building something with what you learned. Think of small projects like a personal website, a to-do list app, or a simple login system. Some days you'll feel productive, and other days you won't, and that's okay. The key is to keep showing up regularly instead of cramming or comparing yourself to others who seem ahead.
Over the next few years, just keep learning gradually. In your first year, focus on understanding basics and trying new things. In your second year, build bigger projects, learn about databases and APIs, and maybe work with classmates or contribute to small open-source projects. By your final year, aim to have a few solid projects to show when applying for internships or jobs. You don't need to have everything figured out right now. Just keep practicing and improving a little at a time, and you'll be surprised by how much progress you make.
Dan Costigan
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Dan’s Answer
Hello there,
Everyone older than you has been in your situation, it's alright to feel this way. I've taught myself full-stack programming over the past couple of years, you probably know more than I do, and what I'll say is as long as you have a growth mindset, you'll be right where you need to be. I'll learn something new every day until I'm no longer on this planet, & as long as you stay positive then you'll be fine.
I use AI to teach me new things all the time; guided learning via Google Gemini has been an amazing resource for me. With how fast this technology is developing, just stay focused on what you can control - that's your mindset and your willingness to learn from others.
Everyone older than you has been in your situation, it's alright to feel this way. I've taught myself full-stack programming over the past couple of years, you probably know more than I do, and what I'll say is as long as you have a growth mindset, you'll be right where you need to be. I'll learn something new every day until I'm no longer on this planet, & as long as you stay positive then you'll be fine.
I use AI to teach me new things all the time; guided learning via Google Gemini has been an amazing resource for me. With how fast this technology is developing, just stay focused on what you can control - that's your mindset and your willingness to learn from others.
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