What if I told you that the reason you feel stuck in your developer career has nothing to do with your technical skills? It has nothing to do with Data Structures, System Design or Software Architecture. But it has everything to do with how you think about programming as a whole.
In this article I will show you exactly what a Senior developer is, how they behave and how they think. I will do so by sharing timeless principles Senior developers adhere to. Not tips, nor tricks.
Imagine you spent decades improving your coding skills.Just to see ChatGPT solving coding problems you still struggle within a few seconds. What’s worse, these AI tools are only getting better.Your job, your passion, and your future are being tossed away in just a few seconds. By a cold-hearted piece of software running billions of calculations in the blink of an eye. That’s the situation thousands of developers are facing right now.
Are you feeling exhausted? Overwhelmed and unmotivated?With no willingness to code, work or even wake up? Feeling like you lost your passion for the craft? Then you might be close to burnout.
You sent thousands of applications, but no one called you back. You went through long interview processes to get ghosted at the last minute. If you are a developer looking for a job right now, you are on a tough ride. Because the game has gotten harder and harder.
Are you a software developer dreaming about the magic number?Earning a 100k salary.Maybe you want to retire early to an exotic island. Have a family without worrying about money. Or you simply want more from life. I am here to tell you that you are not crazy. Getting to a 100k salary as a software developer is doable.
I’ve been a developer myself for over 10+ years. I’ve coached hundreds of developers. With many of them reaching the top 10% in terms of career level and salary. For years, I thought about what it takes to become really successful in software development. It doesn’t matter if you want to make a lot of money or simply master your craft. Most developers want the first one and, later in their career, the second one.
I always talk about how awesome life is when you are a Senior Developer on this blog. That’s because I truly believe every coder should at least reach the Senior Developer level before considering other career choices (like technical leadership or freelancing). But I must warn you that being a Senior Developer is not all roses.