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u/Quirky-Fee8551 wrote (the comment Michael replied to):

As a full-stack developer with just under 2 years of experience, mostly using React.js, Node.js, TypeScript, and SQL, what would you say are the most important technologies I should try to familiarize myself with next? Any general advice on how to take the next step in my caree

u/michaelnovati replied Β· β˜… FEATURED
Hi, I said this in another comment, but I would try to get a longer stint at one company and show career progression. If you can do that then you'll have an easier time making the next jump. Rather than being concerned about a stack or technology, I would focus on getting to a leading edge company building technology you excited about and then learning from them on the inside. It's more efficient and you'll get more out of it than trying to beef up your resume with stacks to check of boxes. If you aren't employed or you don't have a long enough stint at a company, I would prioritize trying to to that at a less "exciting" company first and then transitioning later.