I've just been made redundant with 15 years experience in web development & software engineering. I've had a pretty bumpy ride - I've never been given a promotion and I have done everything from bug fixes to line management and architecting & infrastructure so my CV is not looking great. Mostly due to being in the wrong place for too long (small companies, failing companies). Any advice on what I can do to beat the market, from people who have experienced this recently?

I just graduated with my bachelor's in computer science at 26. I had a good GPA, but it took me a few extra years to get through the program for various personal reasons. My main concern right now is the age gap. Since I'm starting my career a few years behind the typical age group, I'm worried I might never catch up financially or professionally. Will companies view my age as a red flag for entry-level roles, and does starting later cap my ultimate career trajectory?

Currently working as a Front-End Developer and looking to transition into a Full-Stack Developer role. I have knowledge of the MERN stack and have been actively building projects to improve my backend development skills. I'd love to hear from professionals who have made a similar career move. What skills, certifications, or project experiences helped you successfully switch to a full-stack role? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Would you leave a permanent job for a higher-paying contract in this market? I've been offered a contract position that offers more money, but I'm not sure I should be leaving a secure full-time job right now, even though I'm underpaid. I’m probably going to pass on it because of how volatile the job market is, but I’m curious about what others might do if they were in this situation. Is the extra cash worth the risk?

It's been ages since I interviewed. I started relying heavily on AI tools for my daily dev work over the past couple of years, so my whiteboard coding skills are pretty much gone. I’d definitely bomb a LeetCode screen right now. Are companies still leaning on the old DSA grind, or have hiring processes changed to reflect how most of us code these days?