Dear new developer, Sometimes you just have to grind. It's easy to find yourself beaten up. Development, while not physically difficult, can be mentally and emotionally taxing. Screwups can be big. You're typically on the sharp end of the stick when it comes to building something. Sometimes you're part of a team, but often you're … Continue reading Consistency Is Key
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Know when to not throw in the towel
Dear new developer, I wrote previously about when to throw in the towel. Now I want to mention when you shouldn't. Anything worth doing is hard. That includes software development. There are times, sure, when it feels like you're a superhero. When the code is flowing. When you can hold the entire system in your … Continue reading Know when to not throw in the towel
Letters To A New Developer 