Whatever you choose, don’t rule out using chatGPT to help with coding. You still have to review every line to make sure it’s not gibberish if asking to generate code, but in general, it saves countless hours and will absolutely become a valued asset to your team.

What would be the most profitable path in terms of learning and, if possible, generate a modest income?

GPT might have some insights for you there as well.

I’ve seen someone with 0 coding knowledge make a functional, albeit rudementary, first-person shooter on PC, only using chatGPT.

It’s pretty suspect that these totally understandable comments are getting obliterated with downvotes. Keeping American politics out of video games is a reasonable ask.