Learn C++, Python or Java
Get comfortable with Git & GitHub
Take a data structures & algorithms class
Contribute to open-source projects
Attend a local hackathon
Build a personal website/portfolio
Join a computer science club
Complete a basic web development project
Read Cracking the Coding Interview
Set up a LinkedIn profile
Build a simple side project
Solve easy problems on CodeChef or LeetCode/HackerRank
Complete a capstone project in a specialized area
Master data structures, algorithms for technical interviews
Apply for full-time tech job opportunities
Create a valuable GitHub project with 100+ stars
Contribute to career-aligned open-source projects
Participate in Google Code Jam or ICPC
Submit research papers if applicable
Build a side project showcasing your expertise
Network on LinkedIn and attend job fairs
Create a professional portfolio and refine GitHub
Develop leadership by mentoring or leading projects
Secure a job or spot in a prestigious grad program
Build a full-stack web app with React and Node.js
Take an advanced data structures or algorithms course
Get a summer internship in tech
Participate in coding competitions (Codeforces, LeetCode)
Study cloud computing and build a project on AWS/GCP/Azure
Attend a university/national hackathon
Work on an Android or iOS app development project
Master SQL and work with databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL
Contribute to an open-source community project
Build a chatbot using Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Read Introduction to Algorithms (CLRS)
Create an API or microservice for your side project
Apply for a summer internship at a major tech company
Learn a new programming language (Rust, Go, Swift)
Contribute significantly to an open-source project
Master competitive programming (Codeforces, LeetCode)
Build an AI or machine learning model
Complete a hands-on cybersecurity project (CTF competitions)
Develop a cloud-based app using serverless tech
Participate in Kaggle data science competitions
Attend a major tech conference or networking event
Learn Docker and containerization
Collaborate on a startup idea or major project
Read a book on software architecture