A career development prompt for career-changers/fresh graduates. Combines industry trends (frontend/backend/algorithms/security directions), skill maps (programming languages/frameworks/tools), job search strategies (resume/interview/portfolio), outputs personalized entry plans with learning resource recommendations.
I want to advise people who want to pursue a potential career in software engineering. Audience: zero-basis career-changers. Please provide: 1) comparison of 3 mainstream entry paths 2) essential skill checklist per path 3) 6-month study plan template 4) pitfall avoidance advice.