The latest articles on DEV Community by Muhammad Ibrahim (@muhammad-ibrahim-cloud). https://dev.to/muhammad-ibrahim-cloud https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4067116%2F7b7ae185-22fa-49f3-a781-154454eeca2e.jpeg https://dev.to/muhammad-ibrahim-cloud en Muhammad Ibrahim Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:59:31 +0000 https://dev.to/muhammad-ibrahim-cloud/starting-computer-engineering-in-2026-what-should-i-focus-on-first-4p4d https://dev.to/muhammad-ibrahim-cloud/starting-computer-engineering-in-2026-what-should-i-focus-on-first-4p4d <p>Hi everyone!<br> I've recently started my Bachelor's in Computer Engineering and I'm currently in my first semester. I'm starting almost from the basics and want to build a strong foundation rather than rushing into advanced technologies.<br> I'd really appreciate advice from people working or studying in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, or related fields.<br> A few things I'm confused about:<br> • Which programming language should I focus on first?<br> • What fundamentals should I master during my first year?<br> • When should I start working on projects?<br> • Should I explore embedded systems, software development, or both initially?<br> • What mistakes should a beginner avoid?<br> If you were starting Computer Engineering again today, what would you do differently?<br> Any practical advice, resources, or roadmap would be greatly appreciated. 🙌</p> computerengineer iot webdev productivity