As I continue my journey from IT support into software development, I’m curious to hear from experienced developers, hiring managers, and tech professionals.

If you were starting over in 2026 and wanted to become a software developer, what skills would you focus on learning first?

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Assuming I was starting over in 2026 and we weren't in the middle of an apocalyptic job market, I'd start with Python and a systems language like Rust, otherwise I'd re-skill into an entirely different career.

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Thank you guys for the insight

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