1. Journaling and Documenting Work
Writing daily journals and documenting every project, challenge, and solution to understand the implementation and think like a senior developer.
Hear it at 0:04 →Engineering video
0:58 · 4 August 2023
Senior Developer Habits That Will Skyrocket Your Growth
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2. Focusing on One Language and Platform
Sticking to one ecosystem like JavaScript to master the craft before jumping into multiple different languages simultaneously.
Hear it at 0:18 →3. Constant Networking
Reaching out to mentors, attending conferences, and participating in hackathons to build valuable connections alongside technical skills.
Hear it at 0:37 →Transcript
These three habits got me to senior developer by the age of 26. Number one, I wrote more than just code. I journaled every day and documented every project, every challenge and every solution I built. It forced me to understand what I was really doing, to go beyond the implementation and learn how to think like a senior developer. Number two, I stuck to one language and one platform. Instead of learning Go Lang, Rust, Python, or you name it at the same time, I focused on the JavaScript ecosystem.
I mastered that first before just jumping into other languages, senior developers are masters of their craft, not jack of all trades. And number three, I networked all the time. I reach out to mentors, attended conferences, and participated in Hackathons. The connections I made there were as valuable as the skills I gained. Remember, senior developer, it's not a title. It's not a specific skill, it's not a salary.
It's a way of thinking. Implement these habits and you'll see your developer career fast track.