Dear new developer, A few years ago, I suggested you over-index at your first month or two on the job. I stand by that advice. Extra effort up front will earn you a reputation as a good employee. I also think that first impressions matter; plan to make a good first impression with your team … Continue reading Set your boundaries
Dear new developer, I previously wrote about being a JIT learner and talked about it in the context of a Just In Time compiler. Just in time has another meaning, that relates to manufacturing. Delivering the right parts to the right plant at the right time revolutionized manufacturing. Just in time learning means that you … Continue reading Be a Just in Time Learner, part II
Dear new developer, It is unfortunate, but first impressions matter. And, like any other job, a developer position is in large part based on relations with other people. Therefore, it behooves you to bring your best self to work for the first few months of any job. That doesn't mean you get to check out … Continue reading Over-index in your first few months
Letters To A New Developer 