This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/an-inside-scoop-into-an-mechanical-engineers-journey-to-software-development. Discover an engineer's journey from mechanical to software development, offering insights and advice for career switchers in this Hackernoon article. Check more stories related to management at: https://hackernoon.com/c/management. You can also check exclusive content about #career-advice, #tech-careers, #career-change, #software-engineering, #online-education, #how-to-get-a-tech-job, #mechanical-engineering, #gaming, and more. This story was written by: @kartikkhosa. Learn more about this writer by checking @kartikkhosa's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. After earning his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State, I found myself unexpectedly drawn to software engineering during my time at Appian. I hope that by sharing my story, I can provide guidance and inspiration to others facing similar challenges. In this Hackernoon article, I aim to share my experiences, insights and advice for those considering a career switch to software development.