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Ever wondered what happens when a senior dev dives into a junior developer's code for the first time ? 😂 Watching a senior dev dive into a junior dev's code can feel like an episode of Extreme Code Makeover. It’s a funny but valuable reminder of how teamwork and patience go a long way in tech! As someone who values growth on all levels, here are some quick reminders for junior and senior devs alike: 👶 For Juniors: ✔ Ask Questions 🗣️: No one expects you to know everything, so never hesitate to ask. Asking early saves hours down the road. ✔ Document Your Code 📝: Even simple comments can make the next person’s life easier (and that next person could be you a month from now!). ✔ Embrace Feedback 🔄: Every piece of feedback, even tough ones, are steps to leveling up your skills. 👴 For Seniors: ✔ Be Patient 🌱: You were new once, too! Encouragement and clear explanations make all the difference. ✔ Give Context, Not Just Code 🔍: Help juniors understand why something works, not just how to make it work. ✔ Celebrate Progress 🎉: Even small wins build confidence and skill in junior devs, which lifts the whole team! Remember, every senior was a junior once, and every junior will be someone’s go-to dev someday. Let’s keep learning from each other, one line at a time! 🚀💻

A burned-out Senior Dev can damage a lot more than the code. They can make the Junior Devs burn out faster as well. Affecting the productivity of the whole company. Managers and CTOs should avoid this at all costs. Yet, most times the opposite happens. Senior devs become the go-to persons for basically everything. From writing code to refining requirements and hiring new people. They burn out the fastest. The solution? Empower your Junior Devs so they can make it easier on the Seniors. Give them the freedom to mess it up. And the responsibility to fix it when they do. You will end up with a very happy and very skilled team. And nobody will end up hating the freaking place.

A true senior developer stands out by staying calm, cool, and collected under pressure. It’s not about indifference, but about being ready to solve problems when everyone else is panicking. Master the art of calm and elevate your impact as a developer. #developergrowth #calmleadership #seniordev

Your devs’ happiness with working in your codebase is a huge part of its success. The moment one of your devs starts wondering if scrapping everything and starting over will be easier than fixing what you currently have, your project is all-but doomed. #StaffEngineer #code #developer #SoftwareEngineer #leadership Pictured below: Actual photo of a Staff Software Engineer singlehandedly holding back the "scratch it and rewrite" monster.

Saw one of those "if you wanna be a better dev, read these blogs..." posts. I've got a bit of experience, and there are a couple things that will help you more than others: - work in public (communicate, demonstrate, seek feedback). Hiding your work is how you build and keep bad habits. A predictable and dependable dev is better than a highly-skilled dev, every time. - stay with one codebase for a while. Don't rewrite at the first chance. Don't jump to a new project at the first chance. Sticking with the same project will teach you things you can't learn as a newbie. You'll be senior in 2-4 years just doing these things consistently.

Don’t let senior devs intimidate you, they were in your shoes once too. It’s easy to feel out of place when you’re just starting out, but remember, every senior developer was a beginner at some point. They’ve made the same mistakes and had the same questions. Most are more than willing to help you grow if you ask. Confidence starts with knowing you belong. PS: Have you ever felt intimidated by a senior dev? How did you overcome it?

"Code Like a Rockstar: Laugh, Cry, and Debug Your Way to Success" As a software engineer, you're probably no stranger to late-night pizza parties, caffeine-fueled coding marathons, and the occasional (okay, frequent) hair-pulling session. But hey, that's all part of the fun, right? On a more serious note, being a software engineer can be tough. But it's also an incredible opportunity to create something from scratch, to solve real-world problems, and to make a difference in people's lives. So, here's the deal. If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, or just plain tired, remember these three things: 1. Code is like a joke: If you have to explain it, it's not that good. Keep it simple, silly! 2. Debugging is like therapy: You'll learn to love the process (or at least tolerate it). 3. Coffee is like oxygen: Without it, you'll die (or at least feel like it). And when all else fails, just remember why you started coding in the first place: to create something amazing, to make a difference, and to have fun. So go ahead, code like a rockstar! Laugh, cry, and debug your way to success. And always keep in mind: every great software engineer started somewhere (probably with a few bad jokes and a lot of coffee). Stay motivated, stay funny, and keep coding! #coder #motivation

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A true senior developer stands out by staying calm, cool, and collected under pressure. It’s not about indifference, but about being ready to solve problems when everyone else is panicking. Master the art of calm and elevate your impact as a developer. #developergrowth #calmleadership #seniordev

To grow - devs shouldn’t rely only on years of experience.  Time in a role helps ➡️but it's a slow & passive way When hiring a junior dev, HRs seem to care more about how many years of experience they have vs. what they actually do with those years. And that’s why some juniors start to chase the number, not the depth. But, it’s way better to focus on: 👨🏻💻 Taking on increasingly larger projects 👨🏻💻 Collaborating with talented peers 👨🏻💻 Seeking out mentorship, or at least a criticism of your own. That’s worked for me, I guess it will work for many. NOTE 1: you'll improve at writing code by writing code and get better at building systems by actually building them, especially when working with talented peers - that's the secret sauce 🥫 NOTE 2: there’s plenty of software to be written and smart people doing it.