CS Students Face Steep Barriers Breaking Into Junior Developer Roles in 2025

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A computer science student shared frustrations on DEV Community about struggling to land a first developer job despite ongoing self-improvement. The student is currently studying Python, data structures, databases, and the Spring ecosystem, while also building personal projects for hands-on experience. The core concern is that junior developer job listings increasingly demand skills and experience levels more typical of mid-level roles. Requirements such as Docker, microservices, CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms, and multiple frameworks are now commonly listed for entry-level positions. The post prompted broader discussion about whether the programming job market remains a viable career path for newcomers in 2025 and beyond.

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Estou dando os primeiros passos na minha carreira em TI — e faço questão de compartilhar essa jornada com transparência. Meu nome é Pedro Sigismundo, tenho 22 anos e atualmente curso o 1º ano de Ciência da Computação na Universidade de Franca (Unifran). Tenho afinidade com áreas exatas, o que me leva naturalmente para a tecnologia — e hoje tenho plena certeza de que fiz a escolha certa. Neste momento, estou em busca da minha primeira oportunidade na área. Tenho muita vontade de aprender, contribuir com a equipe e evoluir desde o primeiro dia.

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