The latest articles on Forem by Rishabh Sharma (@rishuishind). https://forem.com/rishuishind https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3816206%2F3606031e-d697-4c01-a021-4345cdfd8480.jpg https://forem.com/rishuishind en Rishabh Sharma Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:13:53 +0000 https://forem.com/rishuishind/2-yoe-full-stack-dev-how-to-choose-between-ai-and-blockchain-12n8 https://forem.com/rishuishind/2-yoe-full-stack-dev-how-to-choose-between-ai-and-blockchain-12n8 <p>I have ~2 years of experience as a software engineer working across full‑stack web and some mobile development.</p> <p>I want to upskill for better growth and salary, and I’m currently stuck between focusing on Blockchain or AI.</p> <p>For Blockchain, I have a rough idea of the roadmap (smart contracts, Solidity, web3, etc.).</p> <p>For AI, I’m not clear what core skills I should build first (math, Python, ML, data, etc.) or which roles are realistic for someone with my background.</p> <p>What I’d love advice on:</p> <p>Given my experience, which path (AI or Blockchain) has better long‑term career prospects right now?</p> <p>If I choose AI, what would be a concrete skill/learning roadmap for someone coming from full‑stack web dev?</p> <p>Are there AI or Blockchain roles that are open to people without prior domain experience, as long as they can demonstrate projects/skills?</p> <p>Any specific role names, tech stacks, or learning resources that fit a 2 YOE full‑stack dev would be really helpful. Thanks in advance!</p> career blockchain ai webdev