Srikeerthi Srinivasan What is the purpose of this blog?
I will share a mistake that significantly impacted my life. Excited by the Open Source Community, I worked on unfinished projects with shallow knowledge in my first 2 years. Future developers should set timelines and follow them rigorously.
Disclaimer:
The following timeline is for those pursuing engineering and is a personal opinion!
1st Year
Learn how the web works
Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Refer to Mozilla documentation and YouTube for help.
Learn an Object-Oriented Programming language
Strengthen your skills in one core language like C++, Java, or Python before contributing to open-source projects.
Learn Git
Git is essential for version control and project management.
Check out Stack Overflow
Find solutions to coding issues on Stack Overflow.
Explore different domains
Explore trending domains in Computer Science:
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cloud/DevOps
Ethical Hacking
Internet Of Things (IoT)
Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR)
Web Development
Mobile App Development
2nd Year
Create a simple application using OOPs
Build an application to boost confidence and learn new languages.
Participate in Hackathons and Conferences
Hackathons and conferences are great for networking and staying updated with trends.
Explore open source projects
Gain experience and connect with senior developers by contributing to open-source projects.
3rd Year
Conduct an event or workshop
Improve management and communication skills by conducting events.
GSoC
Participate in Google Summer of Code to work on projects and earn a stipend.
Build a resume
Create a resume highlighting your achievements and experiences.
4th Year
Strengthen the foundation for interviews
Prepare thoroughly for job interviews.
Continue contribution and promote open source projects!
Contribute and promote open source development to benefit future developers.
Conclusion
Hopefully, this timeline is useful for everyone. Enjoy every moment, as life will have its surprises. If a goal is not achieved, don’t be discouraged! Find a new path and go ahead!
Enjoy every moment, as life will have its surprises.
So if a goal is not achieved DON’T BE DISCOURAGED!
Realize a new path and go ahead!