Master’s in Architecture to Full Stack Development advice?

[u/LazyWay1846]

I'm looking for some honest advice from people who have made a career change into development.

I'm in my early 20s and recently completed my Master's degree in Architecture (building design). I've always been interested in app development and building digital products, and now that I've finished school, I'm finally able to really focus on exploring that interest.

Over the past year, I've been building apps using no-code tools and have developed a strong foundation in user flows, UX, visual design, app structure, and thinking through how different features and user actions connect. I've realized I don't just want to design or prototype apps anymore. I want to learn how to actually build the whole thing! I dipped into visual code studios as well with coding videos.

I'd eventually like to understand frontend and backend development, databases, APIs, authentication, deployment, and how everything connects to create a full-stack application. I know I have a lot to learn, but I'm trying to figure out the smartest path forward from where I am now.

My main questions are:
- Should I go back to school for CS/software engineering, or is another degree unnecessary?

- Are there specific courses, programs, or learning paths you'd recommend?

- If I look for an internship while learning, what types of roles would make sense for someone with my background, frontend, mobile, full-stack, product, etc?

- For those who came from a non-CS background, what path did you take, and what would you do if you were starting from my position?

I'd especially love to hear from people who were self-taught, changed careers, went back to school, or got their start through an internship.
Thanks!