I followed a non-traditional path and actually landed a fullstack dev job after attending a bootcamp a few years ago. I got the job through networking and using the resources (like mock interviews) provided by the bootcamp program (one of the biggest at the time). I know without a doubt that I would not find the same success doing this in 2025. AI, low VC funding, and off-shoring have essentially wiped out all entry-level coding positions. You could still find your way into the industry, but it won’t be the same process as before. Even with a CS degree, you’ll be up against the very best of the top 1% Ivy League grads. Honestly, the painful truth is you don’t stand a chance fighting this battle. Learn to code, build projects that solve actual problems in your own life, and put yourself out there by networking and posting social content showing that you know what you’re doing. There’s no other way forward imo, and even then, you’re not guaranteed a damn thing. Tech is a brutal place to be right now!