How To Become a Better Developer

Mindful tips on becoming a better developer. There are shortcuts, but you also have to do the work

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We all want to become better developers. To become better at anything, we have to dedicate copious amounts of time to experimentation. By experimenting, I don’t just mean practicing. You need to be mindful about how you learn to program. Your path of learning has to be effective.

Not everyone can become a senior developer. If you have the “hammer and nail” mentality, then you may not get there. It doesn’t matter if you have a Computer Science degree. You need to apply Computer Science knowledge in a practical work setting and use that knowledge in your projects. You don’t have to be a perfectionist. But, most of the time, there’s a better way to write a piece of code.

Are you invested enough in your career to want to learn the better way of writing your code?

Disclaimer: I had a long career in investment banking IT in various roles. Being a developer is a role that I’ve always cherished. However, this article contains information only from my own experiences. It may not apply to everyone. As a developer, having a skeptical mindset is extremely helpful. Take what you can out of this article, and make your list of strategies that work for you.