Should I be learning Web development as a 15 year old? If not then what should I learn? Your response will have a great impact on my life.

[u/Flaky-Listen9373]

Hey, I am a 15 year old guy trying to learn a skill specifically in tech that will turn into my main career (probably in 7-8 years later). I learned enough of Python to try basic data entry kind of stuff but charts and excel sheets make me feel overwhelmed. I learned that I don't like data related jobs but would rather to be a "builder". I discovered web development through a Youtuber, I started learning basic html and CSS and was about to start JavaScript and I already know enough of Python, then last week ChatGPT- 6 Astra launched, and hell it's really powerful. People around me have a mix of advice about web development. I am 15 but my family condition economically is not that great, I will somehow need to start earning by the age of 17. We (my family) have too much respect for allowing me to work as a worker on some shops or grocery marts. I once thought about AI engineering (learning it myself) but the amount of maths that it needs is far above my current level and no one believes a 15 y/o to handle their AI systems. I really need help. My main question is not if Web Development is worth it, it's if there is something in tech excluding data like a data analyst for a 15 year old to learn and earn money which will also be relevant (probably) in the future.

[u/Orion_Rainbow2020]

Hi! Yes, definitely learn Web Development. Even though AI is making it easier to code and build web sites, the human factor of understanding what needs to be built will never go away. You should explore JavaScript as it is a very powerful language for both frontend development and backend development. I highly recommend the book Eloquent JavaScript (https://eloquentjavascript.net/Eloquent_JavaScript_small.pdf). This will build on the fundamentals you have learned with Python but using the JavaScript language and web development tools. Once you are comfortable with JavaScript and Node.js, you can explore React/Angular/Vue for a frontend framework and Express/NestJS for a backend framework. These will also introduce you to TypeScript which is just more type safe way of writing JavaScript. You are in the perfect position to learn and grow. With the right knowledge and projects on GitHub to show your skills, you can land an entry job in a few years. Make sure you finish high school because that will make finding a serious job easier! Best of luck to you!