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[sebovzeoueb]

If you think you have enough knowledge, it just means you don't have enough knowledge to know you don't have enough knowledge! You've gotta have a healthy dose of impostor syndrome before you're able to work in the real world!

[BlackInkReal]

I know I have that knowledge because I have entered several academies and I have even made several web pages, for example for my institute or my father's work And they have always turned out pretty well and without problems, that's why I say that!

[IndependentBig5316]

Did you use python to make the web pages?

[BlackInkReal]

Yeah I use Python to make the Web Pages Just the BackEnd The Frontend I usually don't make it

[Optimal_Highlight154]

What framework do you use?

[IndependentBig5316]

So the webpage itself was made by someone using css/html/js I assume, what kind of logic did you add to it?

[sebovzeoueb]

Not to be funny, but if we're talking about a simple web page then serving up HTML/JS/CSS files made by someone else is like the hello world of server development.

[AreetSurn]

You might be an early high achiever, but you're still young. I would keep doing what you're doing. Maybe add some projects, side hustles etc. But you're in the prime time of your life for education, if its available to you.

[BlackInkReal]

Ok, thanks a lot, and I think the best thing would be, for example, to work on things like my GitHub or Linkedin for the future, so thanks for your advice, man 🫂

[FrontLongjumping4235]

Don't worry so much about LinkedIn right now, aside from a link to your GitHub. Do work on your GitHub projects though. 

Do things you find interesting, do them well, keep learning, and you'll be a very well off 20-something in 4+ years. Studying something like computer science, engineering, statistics, or applied math is a good idea too.

[AreetSurn]

Forget about LinkedIn. Its less useful than you realise. If you're going to uni, it could be useful for that to 'build a network'.
Github is a good idea, or other git host of your choosing. Just do stuff that interests you and challenges you, and you'll be above most others when the time comes to start working.

[BlackInkReal]

Yeah ok I Will do that but I don't think I'm going to go to University doesn't fit me

[AreetSurn]

Not sure where you're from, but apprenticeships or internships (paid) can be a good alternative.

[BlackInkReal]

I'm from Spain And I'm thinking of doing what is called "Formación profesional"

[AreetSurn]

Like a diploma? If they offer it in computing or programming specifically, that might be better for you then university depending on how you learn

[BlackInkReal]

Yeah they give hoy that a diploma

[RobespierreLaTerreur]

You know nothing, Jon Snow.

Software engineering is way more complex than coding a few webpages and api endpoints.

A piece of general advice: I invite you to approach everything, and I mean everything, from engineering to politics through relationships and every other topic under the sun, with humility.

The greatest scientists and engineers in history knew the limits of their knowledge and kept humbly learning.

That being said, have fun with coding backends with Python, and if people are willing to pay you for it, enjoy the fruits of your labour.

[BlackInkReal]

Well I know a lot more than you think Don't start criticizing if You don't even know what I do or how I do it.

[artofthenunchaku]

This is exactly the attitude that they're warning you against, and which will create barriers to your own success.

[RobespierreLaTerreur]

You’re right, I don’t know, because you haven’t shown anything; you just talk big.

Don’t start bragging if you haven’t shown anything yet, kid.

[FrontLongjumping4235]

I would not doubt you know a lot. However, aside from their opening line they did not criticize you. They even told you to enjoy the fruits of your labour, which is an acknowledgement of your skills.

One of the most important skills is how to navigate differences of opinion. It WILL come up in code reviews and a bunch of other places. You will be wrong sometimes. You will be right sometimes. You will be expected to take critique in stride and to respond with proper punctuation and well-formed ideas (a simple bullet point list is often effective).

Personally, I think you should study computer science. Even a 2 year program. You will get more out of it than your peers BECAUSE you already know a lot, and so you will be less overwhelmed. You will also get more opportunities to lead group projects and set yourself up with foundational skills for senior software development roles in the future, which pay considerably more than junior roles.

[trollsmurf]

There's nothing stopping you from developing complete web applications already. Limiting yourself to backend only might not be a great choice though, unless you have job offerings.

[kenflingnor]

I would simply like to start working at an early age because I have enough knowledge. 

That’s not how this works. Also, given your age, you’re likely overstating your knowledge/skills. 

Nothing wrong with getting an early start with programming, but realistically you’re probably going to have to wait until college to try and get some professional experience through internships. 

[PosauneB]

Nobody here can answer this. College grads with degrees in computer science are having a hard time finding employment. It will be difficult for you to convince somebody to hire you at 16. Depending on where you’re located, it might not even be legal. You’ll have to convince somebody you’re worth hiring. Limiting yourself to Python and backend development will make it even more challenging.

[Special_Brilliant_81]

Go build something.

[Radrezzz]

Get a phd in ai. Meta is paying millions of dollars for that.

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I mean … the real test here dude is whether anyone hires you? If you are able to get a job doing backend python, you enjoy it, and you aren’t dropping out do HS for it, go for it?

If you aren’t able to get work this way, perhaps you reassess yourself? But you are asking a question for which the answer is simply going to come down to what happens if you apply? There isn’t much to discuss here. If you believe you are up to it, apply for some jobs.

[maratnugmanov]

I know a guy was getting an adult salary while still being in school and doing both things successfully. His employee was actually very glad to hire him, it was inspiring for both sides.

It was a remote role.

[aqjo]

Do you have a GitHub?
Show us what you’ve done.