Hi everyone!

I'm a fresh IT graduate who is trying to improve my programming skills and prepare for a career in the tech industry.

I've been thinking about how I should approach learning programming in this era of AI. Should I spend time learning a programming language from scratch and mastering it, or should I focus on understanding the fundamentals and learn what is actually needed in the industry?

For example, if I want to become a backend developer, should I master a language like Java or Python first, or should I learn the fundamentals and focus more on things like:

• Software architecture and design patterns
• Security and common vulnerabilities
• Database design and optimization
• Clean code and best practices
• Testing, debugging, and troubleshooting
• APIs, deployment, and system design

My concern is that AI can already generate code much faster than I can, and sometimes it produces better code than mine. It makes me wonder whether spending months trying to master syntax and writing everything manually is still the best use of my time.

I understand that I still need programming fundamentals to read, understand, debug, and evaluate AI-generated code. I just don't know where I should draw the line between learning a language deeply and learning how to build reliable software using that language.

For experienced developers, especially those who started working before AI coding tools became popular:

1. If you were starting your programming career today, how would you approach learning?

2. Would you recommend mastering one programming language first, or learning its fundamentals and moving on to frameworks and real-world projects?

3. In your actual job, what skills matter more than simply knowing how to write code?

4. How do you use AI as a developer without becoming too dependent on it?

I'd appreciate honest advice, especially from developers who have experience working in real projects and production environments. I want to spend my time learning the right things instead of studying everything without a clear direction.

Thank you!

I just got hired as System Analyst. Though Web development is my forte, As a fresh grad I don't think I shouldn't grab the opportunity for this offer. I think this role is interesting but I wanna learn more so I can do my best. That said, If any of you have the same role for the past few years, Please give me some pointers to review so I can be atleast confident in my first day. Thank you so much and have a nice day.

Hello currently exploring this field as a fresh grad trying to find and start a career because i want to start without having not too much of retooling and sticking to one specialty and im currently exploring ai engineering career what do you guys think?

Honestly, I just want to rant about my experience with this company's recruitment process.

First, I had an onsite interview and waited for more than an hour, but they still started late. I let that pass because I understand that delays happen.

Then, I was asked about my expected salary. The advertised salary range was 190k–378k, and my asking salary was actually lower than that range. But I was told that my expected salary was too high? I'm honestly confused about that part because why advertise a salary range if an applicant asking below that range would still be considered too high?

After the interview, I was told that I'd receive an update the next day. I waited, but nothing came. I had to follow up multiple times just to get an answer, and finally found out that I didn't pass.

I'm completely fine with being rejected. That's part of job hunting, and I know companies can't hire everyone. But what frustrates me is having to chase the recruitment team for an update when they were the ones who said they'd get back to me the following day.

And whenever I ask for an update, it's always just one question, one answer. No proactive communication or even a quick heads-up that the update would be delayed. I wouldn't have to keep messaging if they had communicated properly in the first place.

I know recruiters handle a lot of applicants, but candidates also spend time preparing, traveling to onsite interviews, and waiting. In my case, I waited for over an hour just for the interview to start, then had to follow up several times just to get the result.

Again, I'm not upset because I didn't get the job. Rejection is normal. It's the overall experience that's disappointing. I just wish companies would be more mindful of how they communicate with applicants and make sure their recruitment process is as professional as they expect candidates to be.

Just wanted to get this off my chest because I feel like recruitment should go both ways. Companies assess candidates, but candidates are also assessing the company throughout the process.

Hello, everyone! As the title says, I’m looking for ideas on where I can sell the software applications I’ve developed.

I know some of you might suggest approaching local businesses or offering my services directly, but I’d love to explore other options, such as online marketplaces, platforms, or other opportunities to sell software.

Additionally, if anyone has experience selling software to government agencies, I’d appreciate it if you could share the process, requirements, and steps involved.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Who is here na initial interview na ng IBM and waiting na lang sa schedule for next interview? I just finished the initial interview yesterday and ang tanong ko lang if ilang araw hihintayin bago sila mag send ng invitation for the next interview?

Hi everyone, can anyone recommend companies that offer work-from-home Software Testing/QA positions? I'm currently exploring new opportunities with better compensation and career growth. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hello! We are BSIT students currently working on our capstone system, and we are looking for IT professionals/experts who are willing to help us evaluate our system, particularly its Functional Suitability.

We are looking for professionals with experience in:

💻 Web Development

🧪 Software QA / Testing

⚙️ Software Engineering

👨‍💻 IT / Software Development in general

The evaluation will be completely voluntary/unpaid (free) since we are students 🥹🙏🏻

We would also greatly appreciate evaluators who are willing to provide their CV/resumé as supporting documentation of their professional qualifications for our research.

The evaluation will involve testing/reviewing our web-based system and answering an evaluation questionnaire.

📍 Preferably IT professionals based in the Philippines 🇵🇭

If you're qualified and willing to help a group of BSIT students complete their capstone, please comment or send a DM. 🥺🙏🏻

Thank you so much! Your time and expertise would mean a lot to us. 💙

Isaw some post sa X and medjo intereseting yung tanong, so ano nga ba?

Hello po mga ka IT

I am a Salesforce Dev w/ almost 6 years experience working on a US based Consultancy.

Lately, maraming recruiter nagrereach-out about job opportunities saakin and I was wondering how's the job market for Salesforce devs? I often read na mahirap daw job market these days so I am confused where these openings are coming from.

Stable naman ako sa work and I don't see myself being laid off anytime soon, but I am thinking of job hopping para mag improve naman salary ko. But I fear na when I job hop, I will compromise my job security ganun.

So just wanted to ask, especially to those handling SF-related projects if marami ba talagang projects ngayon or something. And to other SF devs if ganun din experience ninyo.

Thank you in advance 🙂

I had a client and siningil ko is around 14k-16k(I wont say the exact amount pero mga ganyan). Parang ppt sya pero gagawin sa software game dev application kasi may mga buttons for redirection and scoring for mini games. Provided nila yung assets ang matrabaho lang here is yung dami ng slides n pinakita nila which is yun yung gagawin n content mismo and it is around 170+ slides. All of this in either 3days daw or 6days(pag pinaextend ng papasahan nila). Fair ba yung pricing ko? I want to adjust it somehow and makokonsensya ako ifever overpriced ako

Hi, everyone!

I’m currently earning ₱26k/month as a Junior QA (1 yr + working), mostly doing manual testing. I’m also currently learning test automation, specifically Playwright, and I want to gain more hands-on experience before moving to another company

Plan ko sana mag-resign once I have enough experience in automation and feel confident enough to apply for a better opportunity.

For the QAs here, especially those who have experience with job hopping, how much do you think I should ask for as my expected salary if I decide to switch companies? Since this is my first job, I’m not really sure what a reasonable salary range would be based on my current skills and experience.

My skills:
- Manual testing
- API testing
- SQL (basic database validation)
- API testing
- Test automation using Playwright (currently learning) and Robot Framework

My plans:
Learn other automation tools like Katalon

I’d appreciate any advice or insights, especially from those who have been in a similar situation.
How much were you earning before and after your first job hop, and what skills helped you negotiate a higher salary?

Thanks in advance!

So for context I have a friend na skillset wise pasado na dapat kc same lang nmn ng last work nya yun pero natanong daw siya ng "Why did you choose this company?" tapos nasagot nya because of money which is totoo nmn pero syempre HR approve answer is for "career growth" or "family" dapat.

So baka lang my questions or scenarios kayo na if nag prep sana kayo sure kuha na yung work. And not sure if HR or technical interviewer still gives feedback?

How many interviews does Finastra have? Do you have some tips po to pass the interview?

I’m currently a 3rd year electrical engineering student and I want to change my career to cybersecurity. I'm planning to take Sec+ and Google IT support certificate nearly before or right after graduating to apply for an entry level IT support role for 1-2 years. I do have side projects related to my cybersecurity profile like a Home Lab SOC with simulated attacks and I documented the entire process, also currently working on related projects like python(may certificate na ako na naka connect sa LinkedIn) and such networking security.

I’m also looking out for applying for a fully remote internship for a similar role. After gaining work experience and certifications I’m planning to land a GRC compliance analyst role and possibly level up to being an SOC analyst or Cybersecurity analyst role. Any advice from someone with good experience from a similar path I’m about to take?

I’m currently a 3rd year electrical engineering student and I want to change my career to cybersecurity. I'm planning to take Sec+ and Google IT support certificate nearly before or right after graduating to apply for an entry level IT support role for 1-2 years. I do have side projects related to my cybersecurity profile like a Home Lab SOC with simulated attacks and I documented the entire process, also currently working on related projects like python(may certificate na ako na naka connect sa LinkedIn) and such networking security.

I’m also looking out for applying for a fully remote internship for a similar role, kahit wala nang allowance(ehem kung pwede niyo ako marefer or recruiters kayo I’m eager for the experience). After gaining work experience and certifications I’m planning to land a GRC compliance analyst role and possibly level up to being a SOC analyst or Cybersecurity analyst role. Any advice from someone with good experience from a similar path I’m about to take to get started as early as possible?

Good day, everyone!

We are fourth-year students currently conducting our capstone research entitled “CipherQuest.”

In line with our study, we would like to invite students/hobbyist/educators to participate in the testing and evaluation of our developed system. Your feedback, comments, and suggestions will help us assess its functionality, usability, efficiency, reliability, and overall effectiveness.

We kindly ask for a few minutes of your time to explore CipherQuest and complete our evaluation form. You may try out the available features and game modes without any prior preparation. Your honest responses will be valuable in identifying areas for improvement and completing our academic research.

🌐 CipherQuest Testing Website:

https://citu.cipherquest.workers.dev

📋 Evaluation Form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeiSfY197lNiBnwf91PHMFTcBIsfQv4EF0DJXonH53G_HKVLg/viewform?usp=dialog

Your participation is voluntary, and we encourage you to provide honest feedback based on your actual experience with the system. Your participation and support would mean a lot to us.

Good day mga ate kuya sa industry

Fresh grad ako nung July pa. Since then, naghahanap na ako ng work, but still wala pa rin. Hundreds of job applications na, pero isa pa lang ang interview, and failed pa since mas hinahanap daw nila ay may experience.

Tried every approach sa paghahanap ng work, online and onsite applying, ginawa ko na rin. I even applied sa malalayo kahit alam kong lugi, just to get experience. Since I'm from Alabang, trying to get into IT Support jobs and work my way to SOC, using yung makukuha kong salary for certifications if magka-work ako.

But hey, any recommendations? Baka may alam kayo kung saan pa ako pwedeng magpasa around Alabang or nearby areas. Mabilis naman akong matuto and willing to be trained. Can PM my resume para makita kung may mali. Did not include my academic achievements in there since I believe skills are what matter pagdating sa IT industry.

Problem/Goal:
I’m building an exam/quiz system for Philippine schools where most classrooms have no reliable internet. The teacher’s laptop is the only “server”: students connect over local Wi-Fi, take the exam in their phone browser, results stay on the laptop, and everything syncs to a cloud dashboard once the laptop gets internet again. I’d like a sanity check on the architecture before I write too much code.

Context:
Stack (TypeScript everywhere, aiming for cheapest/simplest):

• Host: Electron app → Fastify server on the LAN + SQLite (better-sqlite3 + Drizzle), encrypted with SQLCipher
• Students: React app served by the host, no install. Answers autosave to IndexedDB and retry until the host receives them
• Sync: outbox pattern, UUIDv7 IDs, batched push with idempotency keys. Attempts are append-only (the host owns them); quizzes are last-write-wins
• Cloud (later): Fastify + Postgres with Docker Compose on an Oracle Always Free VM. No Kubernetes

Constraints I’m designing around:

• Windows Mobile Hotspot caps at 8 clients. My workaround: students connect in waves only to download the exam and to submit, and take it fully offline in between. Fallback: the student’s answers are encoded into a QR code that the laptop webcam scans.
• Tamper evidence: at submit time the answer log is hash-chained with timestamps and a session nonce, so late delivery is fine but edits after submit can be detected.
• Service workers need HTTPS or localhost, so on http://192.168.x.x there’s no offline caching in the browser. Right now students just mustn’t reload mid-exam (IndexedDB still survives). A Capacitor app is planned to fix this properly.

My questions:

1. Is there a sane way to get a secure context on a LAN with no internet? (A local CA installed on student phones isn’t realistic. Has anyone done a public domain resolving to a private IP plus a pre-issued cert? Does it work offline?)
2. Has anyone pushed WifiMaxPeers on Windows hotspot to 20–30 clients reliably? Or are cheap travel routers the only realistic option?
3. Is the hash chain enough without device keys, or is that security theater, since a determined student controls the client?
4. Electron vs Tauri for low-spec school laptops (DepEd-issued, often 4GB RAM)? Is Electron’s RAM use a real problem here?
5. Anything obviously wrong with the sync design for intermittent connectivity?

Previous Attempts:

• I looked at Google Forms (needs internet per student) and Moodle (too heavy to host on a teacher laptop and manage offline).
• I considered a Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct mesh where student phones relay to each other, but dropped it: browsers can’t do it, it’s Android-only, and it’s unreliable for timed exams.
• The plan is written, but there’s no code yet. I’m prototyping the host server and the student client first.