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trickslapper
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I'm currently working as a .NET developer and i totally hate it. I am not applying to anymore .NET jobs in my future. I'd like to move into the Web Development realm so I've taken steps to get me there: learning html, css, javascript (jquery+other frameworks), php, etc. I'm going to continue taking those steps to get some kind of experience in the world of web development
My question is: should i go ahead and apply to some web development positions even though i don't have professional experience? Should i develop a few websites/web applications first? How does a software developer move from one stack of technology to another without having professional experience in that area? If it helps i do have a lot of experience in Java and Linux environments.
I'm also currently getting my masters degree in Computer Science but, I'm starting to feel that not only am i wasting money but, I'm not getting anything out of the experience. I'm wondering how useful it is to continue making progress towards the degree (especially when i already have an undergraduate computer science degree) vs using my spare time to develop some applications that i can show off in a portfolio of some kind.
I have about 2 years of experience as a software developer and i guess I'm looking for some insight/advice from other professionals.
My question is: should i go ahead and apply to some web development positions even though i don't have professional experience? Should i develop a few websites/web applications first? How does a software developer move from one stack of technology to another without having professional experience in that area? If it helps i do have a lot of experience in Java and Linux environments.
I'm also currently getting my masters degree in Computer Science but, I'm starting to feel that not only am i wasting money but, I'm not getting anything out of the experience. I'm wondering how useful it is to continue making progress towards the degree (especially when i already have an undergraduate computer science degree) vs using my spare time to develop some applications that i can show off in a portfolio of some kind.
I have about 2 years of experience as a software developer and i guess I'm looking for some insight/advice from other professionals.