Need some honest advice entering 3rd year CSE T3, strong dev skills but weak DSA. What should be my next move
Over the last 6 months, I built a full-stack e-learning platform completely by myself and deployed it publicly.
Tech/features:
- React + Vite + Tailwind
- Node.js + Express
- MySQL
- JWT auth + bcrypt
- AWS S3 secure video streaming
- Razorpay payments
- Docker + EC2 deployment
- Nginx reverse proxy + SSL
- Student / Teacher / Admin portals
- Progress tracking, analytics, announcements, reviews, etc.
I handled development + deployment myself.
My issue:
- Dev/building skills are strong
- DSA is weak
- Core CS subjects are good
- I just finished 2nd year, entering 3rd year
My questions-
Q) Can I realistically start applying for internships now given that I just finished 2nd year am I eligible to apply?
Q)If I apply how should I?