Spoke on a Twitter Spaces on the topic of, "New Devs: Tips, Tricks & More". Provided tips and advice for early-career devs, including:
- There's no need to memorise code - better to know the tools for the problem you're trying to solve. Google is your friend.
- Don't jump into code right away - take your time to think through the problem first.
- The usefulness of pseudo-code & breaking down big problems into smaller ones.
- Leaning on more senior devs and asking questions regarding the "why" as opposed to the "how".
- Understanding Git before you go into your first job.
- Shared about the importance of the values part of the interview process at a FAANG company.
- Learn to disconnect your sense of worth from your work and seek feedback.
https://twitter.com/MrConerMurphy/status/1498195758138466305
- There's no need to memorise code - better to know the tools for the problem you're trying to solve. Google is your friend.
- Don't jump into code right away - take your time to think through the problem first.
- The usefulness of pseudo-code & breaking down big problems into smaller ones.
- Leaning on more senior devs and asking questions regarding the "why" as opposed to the "how".
- Understanding Git before you go into your first job.
- Shared about the importance of the values part of the interview process at a FAANG company.
- Learn to disconnect your sense of worth from your work and seek feedback.
https://twitter.com/MrConerMurphy/status/1498195758138466305
