Hey guys, I’m pretty new to the scene. I’m 27 and finishing up my Electrical Engineering degree, but honestly, the industry isn't for me—I’m pivotting to dev. Currently grinding through The Odin Project (just started the React module).
I’ve been trying to stay away from AI for the most part, only using it to debug or explain concepts. But seeing everyone constantly using Claude and stuff makes me wonder: am I falling behind by not using it more? Am I just nerfing my own progress while everyone else speeds ahead?
Also, being 27 with zero professional dev experience, how tough is the market right now for someone with just the basics? Should I just suck it up and stick to EE? I know people ask this all the time, but it’s been stuck in my head and it’s honestly pretty scary