u/imnotnsr

I am a recent graduate from university, however due to AI I feel like my foundational logical coding thinking skills need to be refined. I'd like to create a passion project to showcase employers and be competitive in the job market, I am an international student in Australia.

How do I learn coding with the age of AI, it always feels like there's a more efficient way to learn but I don't know how. I am unsure if Leetcode is going to help with finding a job in Australia as well.

Is there a "learning path" that I can work towards? I am originally a Cybersecurity student, however I am pivoting towards learning Software Development / QA Testing / IT Support to get a role here in Australia. I've done a fair share of programming subjects so I am aware of coding however I am unsure which specific coding skills do I need to develop if AI can code better than me. Any support will be appreciated.

What books should I read to be less influenced by external perceptions about Islam and be able to defend it. In addition, a friend of mine thinks I am a cultural Muslim, and I don't believe in the religion and think I don't commit to it. How do you deal with these types of people in the future?

I've started Muay Thai around mid 2024 for around 1 - 2 months but was inconsistent.
Restarted again in 2025, I showed up consistently from May 2025 -> August 2025, was inconsistent from September 2025 -> October 2025 due to other commitments piling up, restarted back in November 2025, was very consistent, December 2025 -> January 2026 I was overseas, but did MMA in January 2026, consistent. Didn't train from late February -> late March due to fasting. Started to be consistent again from April 2026.

I've added 2 - 3x/week running to my routine. 5km 2x, and 10km 1x.
I go to training 2 - 4x/week.

I haven't invested in coaches or anything to speed up my development been learning the hard way. I want to step in the ring and compete at an amateur level however I am not very aware of how the "system" or "game" work or how to even get there.

I am thinking of competing at a ring where it's highly respected and earned the hard way through sacrifice and dedication. Haven't had a single fight yet. I'm not invited to the advanced class at my gym either. I am an international student in Australia.

I recently finished university. I cannot afford a higher quality gym (I go to a Uni club gym).

In addition, my close friends don't believe in me and think I want to use the fighter identity as a way to impress people rather than genuinely enjoying the martial art and chasing a better version of myself.

I'm not looking for shortcuts or anything, I just need advice in what will you guys do in my situation so I can compete at an amateur level. I don't see it as a career path but rather something to do because I enjoy and want to better myself.