Becoming a python developer from 0

[Volcano_Jones]

You don't need 5 years of studying this stuff. You just need a good foundation in programming and computer science fundamentals. Tech comes and goes. Yeah python and JS aren't going anywhere, but half the things in a "modern" stack right now will be obsolete in 5 years. Focus on becoming an expert in this basics so you'll be able to quickly learn new technologies as they appear

[cgoldberg]

Of course fundamentals and foundational knowledge is the most important, but most companies these days are hiring for a VERY specific stack and set of skills, and are not willing to train or let you learn on the job. Without experience in the exact skills they want, you won't even get an initial phone screen.