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I think most of you out there are professional coders, and software engineers, etc...
For the older ones of you, I think the biggest challenge you all had was the space program. What do you all think will be the biggest challenges for my generation? By the way I'm 24 yrs old... Really just getting started on this whole career path thing. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated!

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Several replies here (notably and ) point to big technological shifts. For someone starting a career now, the practical challenge is less a single landmark project and more the pace of change: staying useful as tools, platforms, and expectations evolve. That requires deliberate habits — learning how to learn, building breadth and depth, and producing verifiable work that proves competence.

Focusable, practical priorities:

  • Fundamentals: algorithms, system design, testing, and source control — these transfer across languages and frameworks.
  • T-shaped skillset: deep technical ability plus domain knowledge (health, finance, energy, etc.).
  • Tool fluency: cloud basics, containers, data literacy, and core security hygiene.
  • Communication and deliverables: clear code, docs, and small projects that show impact.

Workforce research underscores the need to keep those skills current; reskilling and analytical/problem-solving abilities remain central to employability (Future of Jobs Report 2023).

A simple early-career roadmap: 0–6 months — learn fundamentals and ship small projects on GitHub; 6–18 months — get internships or contribute to open source and document outcomes; 2–5 years — pick a domain specialization, find a mentor, and aim for measurable impact. U.S. labor data still shows strong demand for software roles, so pairing technical skill with demonstrable results is a reliable strategy (BLS — Software developers).

A final note tied to the thread: as observed, seasoned professionals are uncommon. That’s an opportunity. Practical competence, consistent output, and a habit of deliberate learning make someone valuable in any technological era — far more than chasing the next headline.

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Member Avatar for ultimatebuster

As Ray Kurzweil puts it, GNR. Genetics, Nanotechnology, and Robotics. Go read his book, The Singularity is near, those summarize it pretty well.

Member Avatar for AndreRet

Well said. The future seems to be GNR as above.Compare ten years ago to now, huge leaps and bounds...

Member Avatar for vedro-compota

Do that you to be pleasant. Professionals will always not suffice.

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Member Avatar for happygeek

Do you want to try that again, this time with a touch of making sense thrown in?

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Member Avatar for vedro-compota

oh yes) - the real professionals don't happen a lot)) so clear?)

Member Avatar for sloan31

I still don't get what you are saying.

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Member Avatar for vedro-compota

0k. attempt number three (before that you hear the drum roll) -........and....-
there aren't too many professionals in any profession!
(applause))

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That's better, I get it now :)

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I'm glad that you liked it)

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