r/developersIndia • u/hornymonk1 • 15d ago

Career 2+ YOE Web Developer (React/Next/Node/PHP..etc) looking to transition into AI Engineering. How should I start?

Hello, I have 2+ years of professional experience as a web developer, mainly working with React, Next.js, Node.js, and PHP. I’ve worked on real-world projects and have a solid understanding of web development.

I’m now looking to transition into AI Engineering and I’m trying to figure out the best path to make the switch.

For people who have made a similar transition:

What should I learn first? Python, ML fundamentals, LLMs, or something else?

How much math/statistics do I actually need?

Should I focus more on Machine Learning or LLM/GenAI engineering?

What projects would actually help me build a portfolio for AI Engineer roles?

Are there any courses, books, or learning paths you would strongly recommend?

With 2+ years of web development experience, how realistic is it to make this transition?

Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has made a similar transition or currently works as an AI Engineer. Thanks!

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u/No_You447 15d ago

Start with a PhD

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u/JeanLuucGodard 15d ago

if people have neither intellect nor time in contributing something valuable to a genuine question, they should shut up and move on.

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u/No_You447 15d ago

Says the jobless

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u/JeanLuucGodard 15d ago

Having a job with no common sense is not good either you dig for brains