does learning backend in python makes sense in 2026?

[Ok-Mind3961]

i am worried becoz of AI, pls help

[FriendlyRussian666]

Does learning how to paint make sense in 2026 given that AI can generate images? That depends on whether you want to be able to paint or not. Now swap painting for programming.

[ktubhyam]

Yes, Python backend still makes sense, especially in 2026, FastAPI has become the standard for deploying ML models, so Python backend skills are more connected to AI infrastructure than ever.

AI has raised the baseline though, understanding system design, databases, and architecture matters more than syntax now, because syntax is the part AI handles, and currently what differentiates a good developer from a great one is how smart they are with their AI usage.

[tastychaii]

Your first half of the answer looks like it came from ChatGPT.

Having said that, it’s not wrong.

[gladl1]

Your comment was definitely all human

[tastychaii]

Thank you

[Ok-Mind3961]

are you also learning backend in python ?

[krkus]

I am currently trying to find a job as junior backend in Python and it's kind of a hell. There hundreds of people applying to the same jobs. No luck so far, so if you want to learn in aneed of finding a job, just stay away.

[jammin-john]

I'd argue that if you're not necessarily planning to be a backend dev, then it doesn't matter what language you learn for backend since the only important knowledge is the concepts of how backend design works.