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
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The Art To And Power Of Saying No
Dear new developer, There's an art to saying no. And there's power in doing so. I worked on a project that was creating a Yahoo clone early in my career. The lead developer got sick. I said "yes, I can help." I jumped in and helped out, a lot. I ended up working 96 hours … Continue reading The Art To And Power Of Saying No