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Software Engineer @Microsoft | Ex- Samsung, TCS

Roadmap to become a software engineer . . . When I first embarked on my journey to become a software engineer, I found myself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information and the myriad of paths available. Without a clear roadmap, I struggled to find direction and often felt lost. It was only after I established a structured plan that I started to see progress and clarity in my path. ✅Build Strong Foundations in Computer Science Start with a solid understanding of core computer science principles. Learn Data Structures, Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, DBMS and programming concepts to gain theoretical and practical knowledge. ✅Choose Your Area of Specialization Explore various IT domains such as Web Development, App Development, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cyber Security. Experiment with different technologies through mini projects to find your passion and direction. ✅Practice Consistently Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks. Regularly practice coding, attend tech meetups and participate in hackathons to enhance your skills and stay motivated. ✅Collaborate and Contribute Actively Join developer communities, participate in open-source projects and collaborate with experienced developers to gain practical insights and improve your teamwork and interpersonal skills. ✅Master Version Control Learn Git to track changes, collaborate efficiently, and manage development workflows. Understand branching, merging, and conflict resolution to showcase your proficiency in industry-standard practices. ✅Enhance Problem-Solving Skills Regularly practice coding challenges on platforms like Leetcode, GeeksforGeeks and HackerRank. Develop a structured approach to solving complex problems, which is highly valued by employers. ✅Build a Strong Portfolio Create an interactive portfolio to showcase your projects and contributions. Highlight your thought process, technical challenges, and results to demonstrate your skills and accomplishments effectively. ✅Seek Internships and Freelance Opportunities Use LinkedIn to find internships and freelance opportunities. Prefer offline internships for practical exposure and mentor guidance, and engage in freelancing to develop versatile capabilities through diverse projects. In this video, I shared all free resources to prepare DSA, System Design and CS fundamentals for interviews Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gmD-zdn9 Follow Swati Jha for more content related to coding, interview preparation, resume building, software engineering and career growth. #dsa #codinginterviews #jobswitch

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Gaurav Gx

Pursuing Master's in Computer Application || Software Development || JAVASCRIPT || C/C++ | Data-Structure | JAVA | PYTHON | PHP | MYSQL

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Useful tips

Varun Goel

Attended Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology(MIET)

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Thanks for sharing

Pronit Basak

2nd Year Chemical Engineering Undergrad 🧑🎓📚🖊️| Tech Enthusiast 💻🌐| Aspiring Software Developer 🧑💻💡| Enthusiastic in learning Opensource, DSA, MERN Full Stack Development 💻🌐💡

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Thank you so much Swati Jha Mam for sharing the roadmap ✨️💫... It's really very helpful ☺️ 💫 !!

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Abhishek Kumar

Engineering Manager at Google | Follow me for Insights on Leadership, Personal Growth & Tech | Top 0.1% Mentor on Topmate | Entrepreneur | Angel Investor

1mo

Establishing a clear plan truly makes a difference in navigating the journey to becoming a software engineer Swati Jha

Yugul Kumar

Student at RMIT University, Melbourne Victoria

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Great advice!

Raman Bhadauria

SDE 3 at Oracle (OCI) | 22k+ @ LinkedIn | Ex - Infosys Power Programmer | Ex - GFG Author | Tech Author at Medium.com | 6 ⭐ at HackerRank

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Good roadmap Swati !!

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Google Cloud Arcade-24 | Full Stack Developer | Building Dynamic Web Applications with Modern Frameworks | Focused on Clean Code and Agile Processes

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Good to know!

Harsh jha

Emerging IT Visionary | First-Year CSE Student | Passionate About Collaboration and Innovation.

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