Reading other's people code is free. Writing code is free. You are losing a lot of money and opportunities for being lazy.
Signs of a BAD programmer: - Arrogance - Lack of empathy - Lack of patience - Doesn't learn from mistakes - Uses the same language for every task
"How do I stay motivated all the time?" You don't need to stay motivated all the time. Don't rely on motivation. Rely on discipline.
Frontend dev: Hello World! Backend dev: Hello Server Fullstack dev: Hello StackOverflow...
"In what programming language is this awesome app written?" Said no paying customer ever. Focus on what matters.
Being able to adapt to any environment is the mark of a true programming master
Coding 24/7 mentality is overrated, Coding 4 hours/day with intese focus is underrated.
As a developer, you don't get paid 6 figures to type fast. You get paid to think before you type.
How to learn to code 1. Get a pen and paper, and write down everything every excuse why you cannot learn to code. 2. Throw that piece paper to the garbage bin. 3. Remove all distractions: phone, TV, music, etc. 4. Focus only on learning one thing at a time You'll thank me later
Book learning is a waste without experience. This is why you must practice at your computer when you study programming.
Don't lose momentum. It is always harder to restart than it is to just keep going.
"Programming isn't about what you know; it's about what you can figure out.” —Chris Pine
Every great coder became great the exact same way: the way of doing everything opposite of the standard advice. Enough with the "shiny object syndrome": the latest framework, the newest database, etc. Focus on mastering the fundamentals of programming first.
What is the golden rule of creating great code? There are no rules. Coding is a creative process. To create great code you need to be in flow. Remove all distractions.
How do I start coding? Just start. At the beginning. Once you start coding, the rest will come naturally. If you are smart (you wouldn't be reading this if you weren't), you will adapt and figure things out.
"The most damaging phrase in the language is.. it's always been done this way” —Grace Hopper