The latest articles on DEV Community by Olloyor (@olloyor_077). https://dev.to/olloyor_077 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2928161%2Fb8c45afa-ce25-485f-adf2-cc12666c48c5.jpg https://dev.to/olloyor_077 en Olloyor Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:34:54 +0000 https://dev.to/olloyor_077/whats-the-best-path-for-a-beginner-backend-development-or-cybersecurity-2n7n https://dev.to/olloyor_077/whats-the-best-path-for-a-beginner-backend-development-or-cybersecurity-2n7n <p>Hey everyone!</p> <p>I’ve recently finished learning the basics of Python — I feel confident with syntax, writing small projects, working with files, and using some libraries.</p> <p>Now I’m trying to decide where to go next, and I’m really torn between two directions:<br> Backend development (Django, Flask, etc.)<br> Cybersecurity (web security, automation, scripting, etc.)</p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight plaintext"><code>Some people say it’s better to start with backend first — to understand how web apps work — and later transition into cybersecurity, since that knowledge helps a lot. Others suggest that if security is what you’re passionate about, you should just dive straight into it from the start. So I’d love to hear from people already working in these fields: </code></pre> </div> <p>What would you recommend to someone just starting out?</p> backend cybersecurity python Olloyor Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:32:24 +0000 https://dev.to/olloyor_077/beginner-in-python-looking-for-advice-from-experienced-devs-3c6i https://dev.to/olloyor_077/beginner-in-python-looking-for-advice-from-experienced-devs-3c6i <p>Hey folks! 👋<br> I’m 17 and just starting Python. No experience, no CS degree – just a goal: learn Python in 7 months and land my first online internship or job! 🚀<br> I know it’s tough, and there’s so much to learn. What skills actually matter for getting hired? <br> Has anyone done a similar challenge? Is it possible to go from zero to an online internship in 7 months?</p> <h1> python #beginners #career #learning #cscareer </h1> python beginners career discuss