Dear new developer, I thought this article was worth sharing, as it is a relatively inexperienced developer talking to newer devs. But as I read it, one piece of advice stuck out and is worth emphasizing. Plan first, then code Roberto Hernandez This is fundamental. Unlike, say carpentry, where planning is critical because you waste … Continue reading Plan first, then code
Dear new developer, We all make mistakes. Yes, this is not news, but it's worth repeating. We all make mistakes. I have made them, you have made them, your boss has made them, the person you are interviewing with for the job you really really want and need has made them. The one thing about … Continue reading Mistakes Are Forgiven, Hiding Them Is Not
Dear new developer, Stephanie Hurlburt tweets some amazing stuff. Definitely worth the follow. Here's an interesting post from her about fulfillment. From the post: I threw myself at helping others and was absolutely shocked to find myself not really that fulfilled from this work. I couldn't figure it out, was something wrong with me?! I … Continue reading What is fulfillment?
Letters To A New Developer 