The bar for creating software has been lowered dramatically while the bar for understanding software has been raised. Standing out is less about what you can make, which is perhaps now only table stakes. How quickly and thoroughly can you read and understand code? How can you reason about its architecture? What patterns and tools are at your disposal to improve it?
Mostly, focus on meeting good people, building relationships, and expanding your mind. These opportunities are timeless and besides practical skills, will allow you to continue growing as a person for years to come.
Mostly, focus on meeting good people, building relationships, and expanding your mind. These opportunities are timeless and besides practical skills, will allow you to continue growing as a person for years to come.