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The mark of a true senior dev? Code so simple a junior can understand it. Here's how: 1. Embrace Simplicity Don't try to be clever. Write code that solves the problem directly. 2. Name Things Clearly 'getUserData' beats 'gud' every time. Be descriptive, not brief. 3. Avoid Premature Abstraction Build it once. Abstract it twice. DRY isn't always the answer. 4. Consistent Formatting Use tools like Prettier. Let machines handle style debates. 5. Comment Strategically Explain the 'why', not the 'what'. Your code should speak for itself. Why this matters: 1. Faster onboarding 2. Fewer bugs 3. Happier teammates Most "senior" devs write overly complex code to feel smart. Real masters make the complex simple. What's your top tip for writing clearer code? Share below 👇 ********** REAL TALK: This is a lesson I learned the hard way. If you've been here, don't beat yourself up. Learn and move on.

Agree? Speed vs. Craft: Why Seniority Isn't Always About Raw Time We've all seen the memes: “Junior dev fixes bug in 2 hours, senior dev spends a week rewriting everything." But there's more to the story than just speed. Let's break down a common scenario: The Task: Both junior and senior devs are assigned the same feature. Junior: Hammers it out in 2 days, functional but maybe not the most elegant solution. Senior: Takes 5 days, digging deeper and considering long-term maintainability. A Week Later: Junior: Discovers their initial solution creates problems and needs a rewrite (potentially more time spent overall). Senior: Has already moved on to other tasks, saving the team time in the long run. The Lesson: Seniority isn't just about coding speed. It's about: Foresight: Anticipating future issues and building a solution that scales. Code Quality: Writing clean, maintainable code that avoids future headaches. Experience: Knowing when a seemingly "quick fix" might create bigger problems down the line. The junior might seem faster initially, but the senior's investment in quality saves time and frustration in the long run. It's a marathon, not a sprint! Remember: Speed is important, but quality code that lasts is the ultimate victory. #devlife #qualityoverquantity

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.

When I started as a backend engineer, code reviews used to terrify me, whenever my PR had several comments, my heart would race—What would my manager think? Did I mess up? At first, it was overwhelming. But over time, the comments reduced—not because the process got easier, but because I got better. I learned to meet expectations, understand team standards, and write cleaner, more efficient code. Today, I’m incredibly grateful for those moments because they’ve shaped me into the solid engineer I am now. But here’s what I’ve realized: Code reviews aren’t just about pointing out mistakes. They’re about learning and collaboration. When I receive feedback, I get to improve my skills. When I review others’ code, I deepen my understanding of concepts. In fact, reviewing someone else’s work is one of the fastest ways to grow. Why? Because to critique code effectively, you first have to understand it. 1️⃣ For reviewees: Don’t be afraid of feedback—it’s an opportunity to grow. 2️⃣ For reviewers: Be constructive and focus on the “why” behind suggestions. 3️⃣ For teams: Code reviews should be mandatory. They improve quality, foster collaboration, and help everyone level up. Code reviews taught me humility, collaboration, and the value of continuous improvement. They’ve made me a better engineer, and I’m grateful for every thoughtful comment. What’s your experience with code reviews? Do you enjoy them, or are they a source of anxiety? Let’s talk about it. #codereviewa #engineeringgrowth #softwareengineering #backendengineer

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?

As a Backend Engineer I always strive to develop scalable, secure and robust APIs using topnotch software engineering best practices. I however struggled while attempting to achieve this earlier in my career. I would hold back on asking questions and wouldn't share my thoughts either. Subsequently, I would have several back and forths each time I implemented a feature with colleagues. Communication was my problem. An awesome colleague gave me the needed drive to finally make the big moves with intentionality. Chiazam Dim ❤️. How I helped myself improve my communication skills; I, 1. Took LinkedIn courses on Communication and Leadership at Work. 2. Watched YouTube videos on effective communication and public speaking. 3. Started living my dream by practicing with everyone I interacted with. 4. Worked on my poise and posture since it affected my confidence and consequently how I communicated my thoughts. I follow Woman of elegance channel on YouTube and the channel is extremely helpful. 5. Replaced old bad habits with new manners and etiquettes I Iearned from Tiktok. fromtheinsideoutsoe stands out for me. With this intentionality, I have helped my listeners/colleagues by not putting them in awkward situations where they struggle to understand me. They can focus on listening to me and give appropriate feedback as required. It's a win win situation. I'm still on this journey but it's a beautiful thing to share with you all. Could you tell I struggled with communication? Share a tip to help someone in the comments #MyLinkedInGrowth

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! 🚀💻

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.

To grow from Junior to Senior dev, you need to change the mindset, first. As juniors, we often focus on delivering results QUICKLY. But if you want to work for a bigger company, as a senior, think about the problems that occur in bigger projects/teams: Priority shift no.1. Stability, reliability and performance become more important than the speed of delivery. Price of bugs may be much higher for the business. Priority shift no.2. With bigger team, standards and processes become very important, so everyone would write the code in a similar/same way and could take over someone teammate's code for maintenance. So this is the main jump for a junior dev. Stop thinking as a (solo) junior, and start thinking as a TEAM MEMBER.

The best advice I got on problem-solving from my senior developers: Spend more time thinking about the problem and less on the code. Make sure, before you even write a single line of code: - you clearly understand the problem at hand - you have an idea about the potential solutions - you have decided the best approach And then, begin to write your code. Writing bad code fast is the biggest trap you must avoid as a junior dev. You think you are executing fast, but actually, you’re making more problems for yourself in the future. Take the time to understand Take the time to ideate properly Then, be quick with the execution part.