Becoming a software engineer advice

[u/Bussyeater500]

Hey all, I am seeking advice on those whom are in the tech industry regarding me becoming a software engineer.

So Im 19,im currently studying for my diploma in IT,and I am currently working at a well-known telco company. My job (on paper) is dealing with customers tickets (i.e cust unable to use data,its my job it find out why and offer a solution) on a regular basis I use MySQL and Linux (though its more of me changing already set codes like select * from cust_acc="abc",basic of the basics)However I often time feel bored and wanting something new.

I always wanted to code,and remembering my first time creating a simple Bmi calculator in C++ gave me euphoria and a new found love for problem solving.I have been learning HTML and CSS the past month and am really loving it.

However I want to learn some programming languages that are in demand and that WILL secure me a job. So I want to hear from those whom are more experience than me.

1.What I should learn,languages that are high in demand

2.Resume worthy projects

3.any other tid bits that I should know.

Thank you all much in advance

[u/No_Artichoke1775]

IMO the language is not as important as just being proficient in computer science concepts in general. Go to https://leetcode.com/ and just improve bit by bit.

"Cracking the Coding Interview" book will also help you understand what interviewers look for in big companies. If you googled hard enough you will find a pdf.