“I am an engineering student going to graduate in 2027, and I have no skills, I don't even know what skill to learn, because everything seems replaceable by AI, I was aiming to learn web development and did start it, I am halfway through it I think. I have learnt: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, react.js(most of it), SQL and relational databases. But then I realise web development is one of the most replaced job by AI, I don't even know if should complete learning it and continue with learning backend or switch the field completely. On campus placements don't seem like an option anymore so have to get placed off campus and I don't even have too much time left, no experience. What do I do?”

Another soul answered...

Honestly, I think you're overthinking the AI part a little too much, and I don't mean that in a bad way. First of all, please stop saying you have no skills. You've already learned HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, SQL and relational databases. That's not nothing. You might not be job-ready yet, but you're definitely not starting from zero either. I'm also someone who's interested in programming and wants to build a career in tech, so I understand that feeling of being confused about what to learn, where to start and whether the things we're learning today will even be useful tomorrow. But here's something I genuinely believe: AI is changing the way we work, but that doesn't mean learning to build things has become useless. Yes, AI can generate websites, write code, fix bugs and even build entire applications. But knowing how to use AI and knowing what to build with it are two different things. You still need to understand the code, architecture, databases, security, debugging and how different parts of an application work together. My advice would be to NOT switch fields just because you're scared of AI. You've already invested time in frontend development. Complete it. Learn backend development, preferably Node.js with Express, and understand APIs, authentication, databases and deployment. You don't need to learn ten different programming languages or chase every trending technology. Instead, focus on building 2–3 proper projects. Not just tutorial projects where you copy someone else's code. Build something yourself, even if it's small. Something that solves an actual problem. Learn how to explain your code, debug it and improve it. Also, don't spend the next six months collecting certificates and watching tutorials. Start applying for internships, junior developer positions and off-campus opportunities while you're still learning. Make a decent GitHub profile, update your resume and build a LinkedIn presence. Your projects can help demonstrate your abilities when you don't have professional experience. And please don't underestimate the importance of fundamentals. Programming logic, problem-solving, databases, networking, Git, and understanding how applications work will remain valuable even as tools change. One more thing: you said you don't have much time left because you're graduating in 2027. But you still have time to make meaningful progress. Don't waste that time constantly switching paths every time you hear that a particular technology is dying. Nobody can guarantee which jobs or technologies will be in demand a few years from now. So instead of trying to predict the future perfectly, become someone who can adapt to it. Learn the fundamentals, use AI as a tool, build things, make mistakes, and keep improving. And honestly, don't compare your journey with people who already have internships, experience or impressive portfolios. You don't know how they started or what their journey looked like. You don't need to become an expert in everything before graduating. You need to become good enough at one direction that you can confidently show someone what you're capable of. Please don't let the fear of becoming replaceable stop you from becoming skilled in the first place. ❤️