I'm Learning Backend Development from Scratch.

The Problem

I'm 38 and studied Computer Science Engineering. I decided I want to become a Backend + Cloud Engineer earning ₹25–50 LPA. I have no hands-on experience in backend development — I'm starting anyway.

What I Did on Day 1

I set up my learning schedule and planned a daily routine. I began with a Linux course, Git, and a quick intro to the terminal. The first thing that confused me was the terminal on Linux — it felt unintuitive at first and I wasn't sure where to begin.

What Actually Clicked

The moment basic commands and file paths started to make sense, everything felt less intimidating. When commands like ls -la and pwd actually returned information I could interpret, I realized the terminal is just another tool that becomes predictable with practice. Even small wins — like creating a repo or navigating folders without guessing — felt like real progress.

Code / Terminal Snippet

[Paste literally the first command or code you ran] $ ls -la $ pwd $ git init

My Honest Takeaway

"I don't know if I'll make it. But I'm documenting every step. If you're also starting from zero, follow along — we're figuring this out together."

What's Next

Tomorrow I'll work more on the Linux filesystem and common shell commands. My 18-month goal: land a backend engineer role paying ₹25–50 LPA.