If You Were Starting in 2026, Would You Choose MERN or Python Stack?

Saivikas Akurathi — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:49:43 +0000

Hey guys! 👋

I'm stuck between choosing the MERN stack and the Python stack (Django/FastAPI). I'll be graduating in 2028, so I'm looking for a stack with strong long-term opportunities.

For those already working in the industry, which one would you recommend and why? If you were starting your journey again today, which stack would you pick?

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts! 🚀

python #ai #fullstack #Mernstack

Stepping into Full stack Technologies

Saivikas Akurathi — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:37:34 +0000

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm Saivikas, a 2nd-year undergraduate student at Sai University, majoring in Data Science.

Recently, I've been thinking a lot about my future career path and feeling a bit confused about which domain to focus on. I'm interested in both the data side (Data Science/Analytics) and software development. After exploring both areas, I'm currently leaning toward Full-Stack Development because I genuinely enjoy building applications and working across different parts of a product.

Since I'm still at the beginning of my journey, I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions:

How did you choose your domain?
What roadmap would you recommend for someone starting in Full-Stack Development?
What challenges did you face while learning and building projects?
What achievements or experiences helped shape your career?

I'd really appreciate any advice, resources, or personal stories you can share. Learning from your journeys would help me gain more clarity and confidence as I move forward.

This is my first post in the dev community, and I'm excited to connect with and learn from all of you. Thank you! 🚀

DEV Community: Saivikas Akurathi

If You Were Starting in 2026, Would You Choose MERN or Python Stack?

python #ai #fullstack #Mernstack

Stepping into Full stack Technologies