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Young developer seeks AI-era career advice on specialization vs. breadth

A 17-year-old software developer is seeking advice on how to plan their long-term career amidst rapid advancements in AI. They are unsure whether to specialize deeply in areas like backend systems, IoT, AI/ML, or cybersecurity, or to maintain a broader skill set. The developer is also concerned about over-reliance on AI tools and seeks insights on building impressive portfolio projects and identifying skills that are becoming more valuable due to AI. AI

IMPACT Navigating career paths in software development requires adapting to AI's influence on skill demand and learning strategies.

RANK_REASON User is asking for career advice on how to navigate the evolving software development landscape due to AI.

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Young developer seeks AI-era career advice on specialization vs. breadth

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  1. r/cursor TIER_2 English(EN) · /u/Agreeable-School8499 ·

    Trying to plan my long-term software career, but I feel stuck between specializing and exploring.

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><h1>I’m 17 and trying to plan my long-term software career, but I feel stuck between specializing and exploring.</h1> <h1>Background:</h1> <ul> <li>About 5-6 years programming (started with Discord bots, then web development, some IoT, networking, a…