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The mindset all junior developers should have

DEV Community·Tran Manh Hung·20 days ago
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Are you beginning your journey as a developer? Well, I've got something for you. In this article, I want to share a few subjective points on the advice I give my junior devs. Over the years I've noticed recurring patterns, mistakes, and a few trends I really don't like. So I figured it was time to write them down. ⚠️ Warning: Before you start reading my takes, I'm assuming one important thing — that your tech leads aren't assholes and genuinely want to help you flourish. If you're not so blessed... boy, am I sorry for you. TL;DR for the impatient: Bring your guess when you ask a question Seniors are wrong sometimes — push back It's our code, never his code Feeling like you know nothing? That's the job Use AI, but read what it gives you Don't compare yourself to others It's just a job. Sleep. Alright lets start... When asking a question, also share what you think the answer is Let's say you're past the "how do I even start" phase and have a concrete question.…

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