Hi everyone! 👋 I'm a first-year CS student. Like many of you, I started my journey with Python. I love it, but recently I've decided to pivot hard into Java and Spring Boot.
Why the switch? My long-term goal is Cybersecurity. I realized that if I want to be good at securing applications (AppSec), I first need to know how to build enterprise-grade backend systems. Java is still the king of the enterprise, so that's where I'm planting my flag.
My Learning Roadmap (Next 6 Months) I'm not just learning to code; I'm learning to code securely. Here is my plan:
Core Java: Mastering OOP and Streams.
Spring Boot: Building REST APIs.
The Security Twist: I plan to focus heavily on Spring Security (JWT, OAuth2) and preventing OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities (like SQL Injection) by design.
Let's Build Together? I am looking for a coding buddy or accountability partner who is on a similar path.
Are you learning Spring Boot?
Are you interested in how backend code interacts with security?
Do you want to build a portfolio project (like a Password Manager API) to get hired?
If this sounds like you, drop a comment below or connect with me! I'd love to share resources and code together. 🚀
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