It’s Not Just Coding! | Reality Of Software Engineers In India

When I was in school or college, I had one burning question:
What do software engineers actually do?

I used to imagine that every tech company, especially giants like Google, must be the same — people coding all day, sipping coffee every 10 minutes, pulling late-nighters till midnight. But guess what?
The reality is very different.

So if you’re someone who’s dreaming of becoming a software engineer in 2025 or beyond, but feel lost about what the day-to-day work really looks like — this post is just for you.

Let’s decode the real world of software engineering — from a beginner’s journey to what seasoned engineers really do — in simple, clear, and honest language.

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The Learning Phase (Your First Year)

Your first year as a software engineer is all about learning — and lots of it.

This is your first real taste of the corporate world, and naturally, you’re nervous. You might wonder:

“What if I break something in the code?”
“What if my team thinks I’m bad at this?”

Don’t worry. These are completely normal thoughts.