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Develop empathy

Dear new developer, Right now you're probably a bit frustrated and confused. You're learning a lot of things and you don't really understand everything. Sometimes things click and it all makes sense, other times you're confused and staring at what feels like a brick wall. Perhaps you just want to make things work and they … Continue reading Develop empathy →

mooreds letters to a new developer 1 Comment February 3, 2020January 25, 2020 1 Minute

Avoid Working Alone

Dear new developer, I suggest that the first job you take be the one with the highest learning potential, not the highest earning potential. (This post contrasts the two, in the context of entrepreneurship.) This can vary depending on your skills and needs, but I've seen over and over again that you learn more with … Continue reading Avoid Working Alone →

mooreds letters to a new developer 10 Comments June 24, 2019January 15, 2022 1 Minute

Try contracting

Dear new developer, You have a portable skillset; most every company needs software, just like everyone needs accountants. You have a "means of production" that only costs a few thousand dollars: your laptop. You are in demand (as long as you have the right skills, experience and salary expectations). Please take a chance during the … Continue reading Try contracting →

mooreds letters to a new developer 5 Comments November 12, 2018November 5, 2018 1 Minute
  • Start Here
  • Always Be Journaling
  • Always Leave the Code Better Than You Found It
  • Avoid Working Alone
  • Cultivate the Skill of Undivided Attention
  • How to Criticize Code
  • "It Never Gets Easier, You Just Go Faster"
  • Learn a Text Editor
  • The Surprising Number of Programmers Who Can't Program
  • There Are No Adults In the Room

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