u/Connect_Leadership88 — reddlx

Hi everyone,

I’m a computer science student from a French-speaking African country. In about 2 years I will graduate and I want to secure an end-of-studies internship (stage de fin d’études) in Europe as a fullstack developer.

I’m looking for realistic and honest advice only — no generic tips.

Current situation:

Decent foundation in web dev (HTML/CSS, JS, backend basics)
Currently building a fullstack side project with Angular + FastAPI
Have 2 full years to prepare seriously

Questions:

Which tech stacks are most in-demand right now for fullstack internships/junior roles in Europe (Germany, Netherlands, France, etc.)? Should I stick with Angular + FastAPI or switch (e.g. to React/Next.js)?
What kind of projects or portfolio items actually stand out to European companies?
How important is LeetCode practice?
Should I spend time on DevOps (Docker, CI/CD, AWS, etc.) or focus only on core fullstack skills?
What are the most important things I should focus on in the next 24 months?

I’m ready to work hard and need the smartest way to direct my effort.

Advice from people who succeeded (especially internationals), recruiters, or hiring managers would be very valuable.

Thank you!