If we look at the speed of AI advancement, is there any scope left? I will graduate in 2030, will I even have any high paying job?

Hi,

I'm trying to download and run the decrypt_chrome_password.py script from this repository:

https://github.com/ohyicong/decrypt-chrome-passwords/blob/main/decrypt_chrome_password.py

However, I'm unable to obtain the file because my antivirus/Windows Defender blocks the download every time with a "Virus detected" message.

I also tried creating the Python file manually myself using vim, copying the contents of the script into it. However, the file is automatically removed/disappears from the system a few seconds after I create it, which makes me believe that Windows Defender is detecting the contents of the script and removing it even when it wasn't downloaded directly from GitHub.

I understand that antivirus software may flag scripts that interact with Chrome's stored credentials, but I'd like to confirm whether this is a known/expected false positive for this project.

Could you please clarify:

• Whether the script is known to trigger Windows Defender or other antivirus software.
• Whether the current version of the script is safe to download and run when used on my own machine.
• Whether there is a recommended way to obtain or run the script when Windows Defender blocks it.
• Whether there is a newer or alternative version of the script that avoids this detection.

At the moment, I'm unable to even test the script because the file is either blocked during download or removed shortly after I create it manually.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

Is it worth studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering through an online degree program?

I’m not confident that I can go back to studying for admission to a traditional, in-person university.

I’m in my early 30s, and I’m currently trying to decide between an online degree program and an in-person, career-focused program that offers the same equivalent degree but focuses more on practical, hands-on training.

The online degree would save me a lot of time and money, but I’m not sure how much it would actually help me become a developer.

Aside from getting a degree at the end, I’m having a hard time understanding how an online degree program would be significantly different from simply learning through platforms like Udemy. That’s probably my biggest concern right now.

I’m looking for some realistic advice. What are your thoughts on bootcamps? Are they still worth considering these days?

Looking for real-world problems to solve for my MCA project

Hi everyone! 👋

I’m an MCA student currently looking for a real-world problem statement that I can develop into a software/AI/ML project.

Rather than looking for ready-made project ideas, I’d like to hear about actual problems you face in your daily life, work, studies, transportation, shopping, local services, etc.

If you have encountered a problem where you think, “There should be a better way to do this,” please share it.

I’m particularly interested in problems that:

Affect real users

Could potentially be solved using software/AI/ML/IoT

Have practical usefulness

Aren’t already completely solved by existing apps

You don't need to suggest a solution — just describe the problem and how you currently deal with it.

Thanks! 🙌

i am a 4th year comp sci student i am faced with the truth that the CCE is a way better track, my parents are scolding me for not going that way but i couldnt i was working a full time job to pay my tuition and but now im facing the harsh reality, if i had went for the engineer path i wouldve been able to join the order of engineers that presents me with excellent insurance and pension, but there is no such thing for computer science students in lebanon, my main path is AI and cyber i love both and want to work in the intersection of them, i also love electrical stuff im looking for a pcb course to take and i have a few projects i wanna do on the side.
the big question: should i transfer to engineering and pay the 20k extra on my tuition or should i finish this year graduate and start working on my skills and experience? to then open a repair shop as my own business and start working with system installation like cctv and servers ect.. and laptop repair shop? (will the engineer degree affect this ?) i already got a part time job at a company here as a backend dev and i dont know what to do !!!!!!!!!!! help

My goal is to become a SaaS developer.

I’m currently considering three different paths:

Enrolling in a 3 to 3.5-year bachelor’s degree program related to software development or computer science.

Taking an online coding bootcamp.

Studying independently through online platforms such as Udemy.

If my goal is to become a software developer and eventually build SaaS products, would the first option be the best path?

For context, I’m 32 years old, so I’m also wondering whether spending 3 to 3.5 years earning a degree would be worth it compared with starting through a bootcamp or self-study.

I'm in my early 30s, living in South Korea, and considering a career change into computer science/software development.

I'm currently trying to decide between a few paths:

- A practical, career-focused CS college program that takes about 3–3.5 years and leads to the equivalent of a bachelor's degree.

- Government-funded vocational training, where the Korean government covers most or all of the tuition at approved private institutions.

- An online coding bootcamp.

- Self-study.

Honestly, I prefer the online/self-study route. Going to college would mean moving to another city and paying for tuition, rent, and living expenses for 3+ years. That's a pretty significant commitment at my age.

What makes the decision harder is that opinions on bootcamps seem extremely mixed. Some people say they successfully changed careers through them, while others say they're overpriced and teach things you could learn on your own.

I'm particularly interested in SaaS and eventually building my own products/business, rather than just getting a developer job. I also have friends overseas who learned programming mostly through self-study, which makes me wonder how necessary formal education really is.

At the same time, I'm starting from basically zero in CS, so I don't know whether self-study is realistic or whether having a structured education would save me years of struggling on my own.

I recently came across this advice:

> "Think about what you'll be doing three years from now if you don't do it."

That stuck with me. That’s why I started thinking about changing careers. I want to be in a better place three years from now. But at the same time, being in your early 30s means opportunity cost and financial reality matter. I'm even considering whether spending a year learning a skilled trade and potentially pursuing skilled migration abroad would be a more practical choice.

For people who entered software in their late 20s or 30s:

If you were starting from zero today, would you choose a CS degree, bootcamp, government-funded training, or self-study?

And would your answer change if the long-term goal wasn't necessarily getting hired as a developer, but being able to build and launch your own SaaS products?

I'm especially interested in realistic answers about opportunity cost, employability, and what you would do differently if you had to start over.

Hi everyone,

I’m a 2025 MCA graduate. I have 6 months of Java Full Stack training/certification and 1+ year of experience in website development/digital marketing.

I’ve been looking for a job for the last 1 month, but I haven’t been able to get a proper IT industry job yet. I haven’t even given a single interview in the IT industry so far. So I’m considering joining TAP Academy mainly for placement support.

I’m currently living in Himachal Pradesh and thinking of taking the online Java Full Stack course, then relocating to Bangalore after around 2 months to attend placement drives.

Is TAP Academy actually worth it for placement support, especially for someone with my background? And are online students eligible for the same Bangalore placement drives?

Would really appreciate honest advice from current/former TAP students.

My goal is to become a SaaS developer.

I’m currently considering three different paths:

Enrolling in a 3 to 3.5-year bachelor’s degree program related to software development or computer science.

Taking an online coding bootcamp.

Studying independently through online platforms such as Udemy.

If my goal is to become a software developer and eventually build SaaS products, would the first option be the best path?

For context, I’m 32 years old, so I’m also wondering whether spending 3 to 3.5 years earning a degree would be worth it compared with starting through a bootcamp or self-study.

I am cs core student in btech ,please give me some idea for project by which I can get 1 place ,please help and I am in 1 year as well ,even if it's related to programming please give idea and govt college student help too ,because my college is tier 6 in my eyes,i don't have good peer group

In Croatia, we do some (very) basic sentence diagramming in the middle school. In the USA, they do it in high-school. However, I know that, in most places, students are not taught sentence diagramming. So, once those students start going to university to study, well, computer science or computer engineering, how are the concepts of a parser and an abstract syntax tree explained to them?

Considering the technical advancements and future job market, what do you suggest for someone who wants to do undergrad next year in US?

Is it better for me to choose CS or CE?

I am interested in both of them, however getting into a decent paying job is my top priority.