Dear new developer, It's a good idea to learn SQL (which stands for structured query language). This is the language that the vast majority of data is stored in for most companies. The reason for this is that relational databases (which is what SQL is the main interface for) are very good at a wide … Continue reading Learn SQL
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Write a technical ebook
Dear new developer, I suggest you take some of your ample free time (if you have it) and write a technical book. I've written one book and doing so gives you a deep understanding both of the technology you choose to write about and of the difficulties of doing so. It will give you instant … Continue reading Write a technical ebook
Deep vs wide experience
Dear new developer, You have only a finite amount of time, and the world is large. Technology changes so often and so fast that it can often feel like there is not enough time. Here are two strategies. The first is to focus on fundamentals. Yes, there's a new javascript framework. But it will still … Continue reading Deep vs wide experience
Letters To A New Developer 