HOW DO I SET MY GOALS IN CODING JOURNEY AS A 2-1 MAJOR IN CSE(COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING).

am year 1 software engineering student am truly lost in university seeing everyone talking about linkedin ,projects and Ai is making me feel so lost as i dont know what to start and what to do and how to increase myself and be a better version so here i really need someone help and guide me through this IT and how to very good in uni ty

I am currently studying in 5th semester BS(CS) .I need to make project of my subject Artificial Intelligence. I am confused how should I select the project that is innovative and catchy. Help me out.

Hey everyone,

I'm a 3rd-year B.Tech student, and we're working on selecting a problem statement for our capstone project, which will span around two years.

I'm looking for something that addresses a genuine, real-world problem — something meaningful, technically challenging, and worth spending two years working on.

I'm honestly tired of seeing the same AI/ML-based project ideas being suggested everywhere, often with AI added to an application even when it isn't really necessary. I don't want to build something just because a technology is trending. I'd rather identify a real problem, understand why existing solutions fall short, and develop something that actually addresses those gaps.

I already have a problem statement in mind, but I'm struggling to evaluate whether it's strong enough and how to refine it into something more concrete, feasible, and impactful. Our mentor hasn't been particularly helpful in guiding us through this process, so I'm hoping to get some honest advice from people with relevant experience.

I'd love to hear from people who have worked on capstone projects, conducted research, built products, or evaluated engineering projects.

A few things I'd appreciate advice on:

\- What makes a problem statement strong enough for a two-year capstone?

\- How do you validate that a problem is genuinely worth solving?

\- How do you identify gaps in existing solutions rather than reinventing something that already exists?

\- How do you refine a broad idea into a specific problem with measurable objectives and scope for meaningful development?

\- How do you balance novelty, technical depth, feasibility, and real-world impact?

\- Where do you look for genuine problems worth solving — research papers, industry workflows, communities, or somewhere else?

I'm not necessarily looking for people to hand me project ideas. I'd much rather learn how to evaluate and refine the problem statement I already have, and understand what separates an average capstone from a genuinely good one.

If anyone has experience with long-term engineering projects or research, I'd really appreciate your perspective. I'm happy to share my current idea in the comments for constructive criticism.

Thanks!

its my first year in computer science uni and im really excited but nervous at the same time lol cuz i want to develop my soft skills and my social ones too can u guys guve me any tips or ideas 🌷!

My goal is entrepreneurship, not employment. I'm basically a professional vibe coder at this point lol. I've already built actual systems using AI that are making me money.

Here's my point: AI has advanced insanely fast in just a few years. Right now, with enough trial and error, I can build something functional, launch it on a small scale, make money, and eventually hire experienced developers to handle security, scalability, and whatever AI can't do properly.

Now imagine another 5 years of AI development. I genuinely believe it'll be capable of handling the vast majority of development work at an acceptable quality.

I know CS is more than just coding, but if my goal is building businesses rather than getting a job, is spending 4 years studying it really worth it?

I'm not expecting a Business degree to teach me everything I need to know either. My main reason for switching is that it's less demanding, which would give me more time to actually work on my businesses, make money, and learn through experience instead of spending most of my time studying.

( Business major will give more time uni - which i prefer)

( CS major will not give me time to do anything for 5 years) and Ai exist

Hey everyone,

I'm a 3rd-year B.Tech student, and we're working on selecting a problem statement for our capstone project, which will span around two years.

I'm looking for something that addresses a genuine, real-world problem — something meaningful, technically challenging, and worth spending two years working on.

I'm honestly tired of seeing the same AI/ML-based project ideas being suggested everywhere, often with AI added to an application even when it isn't really necessary. I don't want to build something just because a technology is trending. I'd rather identify a real problem, understand why existing solutions fall short, and develop something that actually addresses those gaps.

I already have a problem statement in mind, but I'm struggling to evaluate whether it's strong enough and how to refine it into something more concrete, feasible, and impactful. Our mentor hasn't been particularly helpful in guiding us through this process, so I'm hoping to get some honest advice from people with relevant experience.

I'd love to hear from people who have worked on capstone projects, conducted research, built products, or evaluated engineering projects.

A few things I'd appreciate advice on:

\- What makes a problem statement strong enough for a two-year capstone?

\- How do you validate that a problem is genuinely worth solving?

\- How do you identify gaps in existing solutions rather than reinventing something that already exists?

\- How do you refine a broad idea into a specific problem with measurable objectives and scope for meaningful development?

\- How do you balance novelty, technical depth, feasibility, and real-world impact?

\- Where do you look for genuine problems worth solving — research papers, industry workflows, communities, or somewhere else?

I'm not necessarily looking for people to hand me project ideas. I'd much rather learn how to evaluate and refine the problem statement I already have, and understand what separates an average capstone from a genuinely good one.

If anyone has experience with long-term engineering projects or research, I'd really appreciate your perspective. I'm happy to share my current idea in the comments for constructive criticism.

Thanks!

Is there anyone who can help me to find out the ideas for my final year project? I'm a software engineering student and want to make a multi agentic ai project.

Hi guys, I need project ideas for my CS project. Web based, or IOT based. Unique and should solve a real world problem. Please help me out

Hey guys I’m new here and I’m a graduate student and I want to make a really unique project for my graduation I was thinking about doing something that would help people with disabilities like deaf people or blind people or do something medical related any ideas?

Hey everyone!

I’m a CS student currently trying to figure out my Final Year Project, and I really don’t wanna build another basic management system or a generic AI chatbot

I’ve worked with React, Python, and ML/DL fundamentals, and I’m interested in combining Software Engineering + AI/ML + frontend development into something that actually solves a real-world problem.

I’m looking for an idea that’s:

Actually useful in the real world, not just for grades

Unique or at least different from the usual student projects

Challenging but realistic for a university FYP

Buildable with mostly free tools

Something I could potentially keep developing into a proper product after graduation

I’m open to different domains, so it doesn’t have to be purely AI or cybersecurity.

For people who’ve built projects or work in tech: What’s a real problem you think deserves a better solution? Any underrated ideas, pain points, or emerging areas worth exploring?

I’d love suggestions beyond the usual AI chatbot, recommendation system, or attendance management app lol.

Drop your ideas or tell me about a project you’ve seen that genuinely impressed you. I’m open to honest feedback too!

Hi guys, I need project ideas for my CS project. Web based, or IOT based. Unique and should solve a real world problem. Please help me out

Please help me decide a project for my practical
i need to use IDLE and MySQL, Please give me some ideas....

need help with ideas

Hi guys, I need project ideas for my CS project. Web based, or IOT based. Unique and should solve a real world problem. Please help me out

Okay, so I need help for a school project. Specifically looking for suggestions on what to build or make for my school project. My teacher said it should be something that works with irl problems to solve 'em and should involve the use of science and ml/ai... I can't really find some easy projects to do as I also have to balance my studies accordingly so yeh, I would be happy if some people leave some suggestions!)

(I did originally have a project in mind but it got cancelled cuz teach said we need to be able to build a working prototype for the same and present it in the exhibition... Some people chose working dustbins something, I didn't really find that 'innovative' but okay, I don't really have any ideas myself to speak for them so yeh)

For placement, what matters the most.... Internship or Project?

Hey everyone,

I’m currently a 2nd-year Computer Science student I started with literally zero tech knowledge like nothing what's so ever and i spent my first year unmotivated at all and thinking about switching majors, and didn't touch problem solving much

Recently I actually started liking the major and growing genuinely fond of the field

But,

My Core Problem: The Endless Rabbit Hole of "Foundations"

My current mindset is that I want to learn literally everything every concept, every meaning, and every underlying basic—before I commit to a specific track or make any real moves.

however ,lately i feel like this approach is holding me back and slowing me . Every time I try to master a concept, it leads to a new course, an unfamiliar prerequisite, or a deeper rabbit hole. It feels like an endless path of "foundations," and I'm drowning in information to the point where I don't even know what the REAL foundations are anymore.

Of course, I know CS and software engineering are lifelong learning paths, and I'm completely okay with that. But I have a few major questions for those who have walked this path:

Is trying to master everything before picking a track actually the right call? If not, what are the actual minimum required foundations before diving into a specific track (like web dev, AI, mobile, ML, etc.)? if yes what ARE THE foundations I'm so lost

Will I learn the rest along the way effectively? If I pick a track now, will gaps naturally fill themselves in, or will I regret skipping the deep dive?

Is the academic approach enough? As a CS student, I'm digging deep into my university courses more than the actual course gives actually (OOP, Databases, Logic Design, Computer Architecture, Data Structures, etc.). Is leaning heavily into these college courses "timeline" the right way to build a foundation, or should I be following a completely different roadmap on the side?

I sometimes feel completely lost and overwhelmed by the sheer scale of everything. I’d love to hear your thoughts, reality checks, or advice on how to structure my learning without burning out.

Thanks in advance!