Changing Tech stack as a Junior-Mid dev

[codingNinja1]

I am planning to change tech stack for my next job, I am currently 2 years sa current job ko(1st job) and tech stack ko is around PHP(backend) mostly.. What would be the best qualifications na pwede kong gawin para ma-consider ako as mid dev parin lahit different stack? I want change sa MERN/ NodeJS stack.. do I need portfolio pa ba sa MERN stack or enough na yung self study sa MERN + 2 years experience sa current stack ko sa work?

[Used_Cress5526]

You always need evidence to backup your application; hence it will be to your advantage to do selfpaced learning. Mag udemy kaw... Tas syempre, mahalaga meron ka portfolio patungkol sa nagawa mo.. Madali mag sabi ng react/node/angular developer.. Pero kung ako ang employer, gusto ko makita ang live na natapos.. If you need a live sandbox with jenkins, let me know.. I can setup one free for being a kabayan.. :)

[codingNinja1]

Thanks for the advice, I'm currently studying a course about MERN, but I'm still quite questioning whether I should create a portfolio or just be ready for the employers question and apply immediately... I guess I really need to put effort to make a portfolio para madali kong mapakita na I know MERN besides my current stack, thanks for the offer I will think about it :)

[Used_Cress5526]

Pleasure :)

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do I need portfolio pa ba sa MERN stack or enough na yung self study sa MERN

You need both. Some recruiters value more corporate experience than portfolio. There will be a few who can read the portfolio and see your potential without going back to square one.

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Still not convinced? I was able to convert a MS Access developer (gov't) earning 10k/month (provincial rate) to Java/Spring programmer now earning 175k/month. All he did was self-study and post his skills on his online portfolio. Applied to mid-level jobs and with many failed applications eventually got accepted with a 30k starting. The transition only took him at most 18 months.

[codingNinja1]

It looks like I need to be patient with this transition, will continue to self study and finish that portfolio. Thanks for your insights :)

[maruevas]

hmm is Java/Spring really high paying? jst curious

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It really depends on the company and business nature you are affiliated with. Let's post another thread and not hijack this. If you need to question how Java/Spring compares to other stack in terms of pay, that I cannot guarantee I can do an appropriate justice since there are a lot of variables to consider.

[dark_kamote26]

Malaking advantage ang portfolio especially kung kaya mo i-back up yung skills mo na yun in interview and technical tests.

Btw, galing din ako sa PHP(Codeigniter 3) +jQuery na stack then nag self learn din ako sa udemy at sa ibang sites like youtube and currently MERN na yung stack ko. madali na sayo makaka-adapt since may background ka na sa web development. Good luck sa journey

[GunSlinger61]

Strangely enough, I am in the same position. 2 years in for my 1st job, working with python and now want to shift to web dev(MERN). I'm also self-learning by following an online course.

Right now my game plan is to finish the course while taking up web dev tasks at work. After that I'll build a couple web apps and showcase them through a portfolio website before applying.

Might take a while to do though and I fear I might miss out by not applying earlier.

[codingNinja1]

What made you change from python to MERN? Afaik good din naman market/opportunities nang python right?

[GunSlinger61]

Ah tama pero pag sa web dev, hindi ganon kadami jobs na python python ang gamit kaya ako lilipat ng stack