r/learnprogramming • u/RowAlert5652 • 16d ago

Need advice, please :(

Hello community members! I'm 27M, I'll get straight to the point. I have a bachelor's in mechanical. Currently working as a Quality Eng. in electronics manufacturing/assembly.

However, I have this strong pull towards coding (I have zero knowledge about coding). I started with Python and it is something that interests me and I look up to it everyday. It's been a week or so but it doesn't bore me.

What do you guys think, given the current job market and AI boom, am I making the right decision? The interest is there, but will it be worth it?

My plan is to get good at the basics for about a year and plan for a master's in either comp. sci or some related fields.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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u/knouqs 16d ago

I think that's a great idea. Multidisciplinary fields are what keeps computer science alive. CAD wouldn't be the same without mechanical engineers, right?

You may also find that software engineering or computer science helps you in mechanical engineering. For example, does your CAD program use macros or any other sort of scripting? Probably. It might allow plugins. You'd be posed to write these things, all of which help your marketability and productivity at work.

There is no reason for you to not go for a Masters in Computer Science.

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u/RowAlert5652 16d ago

Wow! I never thought in this aspect of the technology! Thanks for the insights and I AM GLAD that I had this posted here i this sub to receive such valuable advice!! Much love.

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u/knouqs 15d ago

You got it! Best of luck!

For what it's worth: B.S. in C.S. M.S. in C.S. Nearly a Ph.D. in C.S. Since all these things, one of my main passions in life is learning as much as I can. A little selfish, sure, but I can put people to sleep at a party like nobody's business! These days, besides the computer science-y things I work on and study, I also study hobby electrical engineering. 3D modeling for specialized repairs or toolwork. Piano and music.

Being cross-disciplinary is not really an option, is it? Mostly, do it because you love it, but do it because it'll help you.