18 Valuable Lessons Every Software Developer Must Know
(A Thread)

We& #39;ve spent some time talking to developers who have built amazing products and led teams successfully.

If you& #39;re a new #developer, these valuable lessons will help you accelerate your career. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚀" title="Rakete" aria-label="Emoji: Rakete">https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚀" title="Rakete" aria-label="Emoji: Rakete">

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1. You learn by building.
You will never really learn until you build something with your knowledge.

2. Memorizing code doesn& #39;t help. Understand the first-principles & you& #39;ll never have to memorize the code.

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3. Don& #39;t be emotionally attached to your tasks.
Otherwise, mistakes will break you.

4. You& #39;re probably going to feel like an imposter for a long time.
But as long as you keep learning, you& #39;ll be fine.

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5. You& #39;ll never stop learning.
Software development evolves every day.

6. You don& #39;t need to be a math whiz to be a good programmer.

7. Google is your friend.
Use it. Even the best developers do.

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8. You can& #39;t know everything.
Knowing where you can find whatever you need is much smarter.

9. You don& #39;t need a 3-monitor setup or a MacBook to code.
Just start writing code.

10. Learn to minimize interruptions & stay focused, even while taking breaks.

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11. You can& #39;t grow without a community of mentors, peers & experts.
Your peers can be your mentors, too.

12. Make valuable contributions to your community.

13. Don& #39;t be too embarrassed to ask for help.

14. Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, techniques & frameworks.

15. Consistency is a superpower, in learning & building.

16. Share what you learn.
You internalize your learnings better & help others learn more.

17. Take care of your body for maximum productivity.
Take breaks & exercise. Eat well.

18. Being a great programmer doesn& #39;t make you a great team member.
You need to be both to get the best out of your career.

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