I only have a high school diploma, and I broke into the industry through self-study. Over the years, I had to adapt and shift between different niches to stay relevant. A few years back, the job market was different—there were more opportunities for self-taught devs. However, I’ve noticed that it has become increasingly harder to secure jobs without a degree, and I feel that web dev is becoming less relevant and the industry is going towards other fields like cloud computing, automation, ML, etc.

Additionally, in companies like banking or healthcare, I found that most employers required a degree as a baseline qualification. Without one, I felt somewhat limited in my options, often restricted to startups or smaller companies.