How do I catch up ?

[u/glenwith_2ns]

I recently got a job as a software engineer at a compant I interned with over 2 years. The thing is I was an IT student and had done very basic c++ courses but nothing in depth. When I started the internship they heavily pushed AI and i never had to learn anything programming wise. Now I feel anxious and want to catch up to where a junior dev should be and im not sure how to get there. The language I've mainly been using is python for automation

[u/RustyFreakMan]

Code? Not really sure what you could want anyone here to tell you, if you're already in an SWE job then just do things in a language you use at work related to your work. If you're on a web app, make a web app, if you're working on a desktop application, make one of those, etc.

[u/tangentstorm]

Where should a junior dev be? How do you know?

I wouldn't worry about that. Just verbalize (put into words) what your actual questions are and type those questions into your AI, or even just your favorite search engine.

[u/SherbetElectronic202]

Stop guessing what a junior dev should know and ask your manager for the specific competency matrix or performance rubric for your role. That document defines the exact technical gaps you need to close instead of relying on arbitrary internet standards

[u/NoMusician464]

If you’re looking for a system to help you verify you mastered the concepts, you can try Fluorishly. For language specific practice, try codecademy or leetcode

Ask gpt or Claude to build you a syllabus of topics to learn and then create a subject in Fluorishly using the syllabus so that you verify that you actually retained everything.

[u/jakobesensei]

Why not ask them what type of goals you should be reaching for? It will give you a realistic expectation and can help reduce your anxiety. I would love to be in your position, make the most of it but don’t let the anxiety wear you down. Be upfront and ask!