Have patience. Coding is discovery. Coding is failing. Be ok with this. *image reference Don’t blame the framework. It’s more probable it’s your code. Accept this fallibility. *image reference Know when to walk away. You mind is a wonderful tool, even at rest it’s working on unsolved problems. Rest, and let your mind do it’s… Continue reading The Mind State of a Software Engineer
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3 Reasons Why Code Reviews are Important
A great code review will challenge your assumptions and give you constructive feedback. For me, code reviews are an essential part in growing as a software engineer. Writing code is an intimate process. Software engineers spend years learning the craft of software engineering and when something critical is said of our creation it’s hard not… Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Code Reviews are Important
5 Steps for Coding for the Next Developer
Most of us probably don’t think about the developer who will maintain our code. Until recently, I did not consider him either. I never intentionally wrote obtuse code, but I also never left any breadcrumbs. Kent Beck on good programmers: Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that… Continue reading 5 Steps for Coding for the Next Developer
A Simple Guide to Finding Your Next Job
It’s time to look for the next job, eh? I feel for you. Finding a job sucks. It’s one of those things that everyone must do at some point. I equate it to looking for love. Every aspect of “you” is on display. When someone passes on you, it’s hard not to take it personally.… Continue reading A Simple Guide to Finding Your Next Job