15:I[981,["658","static/chunks/658-a698693f56d0116a.js","183","static/chunks/183-6beeeb801c274aaa.js","474","static/chunks/app/%5Btype%5D/layout-631c4730b83c8223.js"],"Posts"] 16:T491,I started my career as a technical support engineer. I then started homelabbing and learning Infrastructure Engineering and Operations. But soon I realized this is all boring(it is not a creative profession at all. You get some adrenaline rush solving simple but critical issues on production but that is about it. No creativity is required.). I am looking to enter backend developer route as a Java Dev. But I already have 2.5 years of technical support engineer experience. How can I plan the switch?

I have been learning Java basics and oops since 1+ year ago(without thinking of being a java developer in mind, just wanted to boost my programming skills). Now I am torn between two paths.

Learn devops/modern sysadmin

Learn development with spring boot(It is the widely used technology here in country).

I need to invest in a new computer if I were to learn intermediate devops which will cost me 600 bucks. I feel like it is a pure waste of money without having a job to do that.

But I do not need anything to learn spring boot development.

I am currently free whole day. What path should I seek that would give me higher ROI in the long run?17:T4e9,Hi HN

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A lot of “AI design” tools today generate images. GreenOnion doesn’t. You bring your own images — our AI handles the layout, composition, colors, and typography to turn them into cohesive, ready-to-use designs.

Every element is structured and editable — text, spacing, colors, hierarchy — not just pixels on a canvas. It’s real design generation, not image generation.

What it does:

Describe what you want (e.g. “modern poster for a coffee brand”)

AI builds a layout around your content and image

Edit and refine ev

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