how to become a great developer
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to become a great Developer
- Vinay Rajadhyaksha
HOW
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Be Curious
Be curious like a child. Ask why for every ‘whatever’ you are doing.
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Read
Books, articles, blogs.
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Practice
Practice, practice, practice. Write code.
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Maintain a blog
Post code/your findings on your blog. Nothing is more impartial than a stranger’s criticism.
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Purely Tech skills ≠ Good Developer
Pure tech skills are not enough.Add soft skills to your repertoire.
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Become a brand
Find out your strengths. Identify ways to show them in a positive light.
Differentiate.
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Leave a positive imprint
Whenever you interact with people, you leave an impression.
Try to leave a positive impression.
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Treat subordinates with respect
Superiors / Peers always get our respect.Treat subordinates/support staff with respect.
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