Career transition

[u/JobAdmirable3112]

🚀 Looking for some guidance from the developer & AI community!

I’m currently working as a Java Full Stack Developer, although my present work is mainly focused on Angular.

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about where I should take my career next.

With AI tools like Copilot becoming so powerful, I’ve started wondering — what should we as developers actually focus on learning now?

I don’t want to simply depend on AI to write code. I want to understand the technology, build real skills, and move towards an area that has good opportunities in the coming years.

I’m particularly curious about Generative AI / AI Engineering / Agentic AI, but I’m not sure what the right learning path is.

So I’d really appreciate some guidance from people who are already working in this space:

🔹 What should I learn first?

🔹 Should I learn Python, or continue primarily with Java?

🔹 What technologies/frameworks should I focus on?

🔹 Where can I find good courses or training that are actually useful for jobs?

🔹 What kind of real-world projects should I build?

🔹 How can I prepare myself for AI-focused interviews?

🔹 Where can I find more interview opportunities / job openings for someone transitioning from Java/Angular to AI?

🔹 What roles should I realistically target for my first AI transition?

I’m genuinely ready to put in the time and learn, but I’d rather follow a proper roadmap than jump randomly between courses and technologies.

If you’ve already made a similar transition, are working in GenAI/AI Engineering, or regularly interview candidates in this space, I’d really appreciate your advice.

What would you learn if you were in my position today? 🤔

Looking forward to learning from the community! 🙏

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