Software Developer Mindset

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August 18, 2023
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Do you consider yourself to be an excellent software developer? Chances are, you are consciously or unconsciously working with some of the tips I’m about to give you. However, if you are on the way to becoming one, then you are lucky to be here because learning the latest selling programming language isn’t all you need. It’s crucial that you also develop a good software developer mindset. Why? The mind is key to unlocking every mystery even before you get it done.

Software development may get frustrating, complex, or even seem impossible; this mindset might just be what you need to keep you focused until you achieve success. If you want to know more, here are things you need to adopt to develop the excellent Software developer mindset.

1. Be open to continuous learning & experimentation.

If you are the type that gets complacent quickly, we hate to break it to you, you won’t get very far as a software developer. Here’s the thing with the world of software development;  it’s fast-changing and ever-evolving.

The latest tool today may become tomorrow’s dinosaur. You’ll find that the minute you are acquiring competency in one skill, another technology is hitting the market. In summary, keep in mind that your learning journey as a software developer may never end. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not saying there won’t be fun along the way, but if you want to be on top of your game, you must be open to learning new tricks.

Furthermore, as you code and put your new knowledge into use, the only way to fully master your skill and understand its various applications is to experiment. Experimenting opens room for adventure and creativity. As you experiment, you’ll try different methods of accomplishing a task.

This way, you’ll figure out better ways to execute tasks than the previous time. The difference between mediocre and super software developers is going the extra mile. The level at which you dance with your programming languages will go a long way in standing you out from other developers with the same years of experience.

2. Mistakes are part of the journey.

One of the reasons why many developers don’t experiment is the fear of making mistakes. If you will explore and master the many possible applications for a programming language, there’s almost no way you can avoid making mistakes along the way. Some mistakes will be less significant, others may even be costly, but altogether, they will offer you opportunities to learn and be a better developer.

For example, if you desire to master and work with PHP, JavaScript, tons of mistakes come with the trade. Let’s even assume you are not trying anything new; it’s almost impossible to write codes without errors. Therefore, the sooner you have the mindset that mistakes will only make you better, the better it is for you.

Don’t get us wrong; we’re not saying you shouldn’t be careful when writing codes; after all, introducing too many errors into your program will only require more time to fix. However, trying to be flawless all the time could also make you unnecessarily rigid. You’ll undoubtedly avoid many mistakes, but you won’t learn, and that’s not the best way to go.



3. Software development is not fun all the time.

If you are newly stepping into the world of coding, chances are, you are going to find almost everything exciting. However, as you move from one project to another, you may experience some monotony. Yes, some development projects will be exciting, with a lot of learning points, while many will just be the same usual stuff, i.e., applying old knowledge. So when we say there will be times you’ll feel trapped with the same routine.

Look at it this way. Coding is like writing a textbook with numbers only. Yeah, so it’s normal if, at some point, you feel like you’ve got limited tools to get to your destination. Now, that’s where experimenting would pay off. Even though you have some limitations, figuring out how to pull it off is where the magic comes into software development.

One of the importance of these periods is that it’ll help you understand the significance of being at the top of your game. If you don’t know what to do all the time when you feel trapped, frustration could set in, and that’s a recipe for quitting.

4. You can’t crack it without patience and perseverance

Those who have been long in the coding business know that you can’t be successful without the right level of patience. Whether it’s learning a new programming language, experimenting with it, or trying to figure out the error in a written program, you’ll need time. You could spend lots of hours searching for a semi-colon that broke your script.  Therefore, imbibing the patient mentality means learning to accept time the requirements involved in every task even though they are not favorable.

In terms of perseverance, one bad news about computer programs is that once one thing isn’t right, it’s not going to run. Therefore, for you to go through the pain of searching your broken script line by line to fix the program or fix a bug, you will require perseverance. As you progress, you’ll no doubt have a story to tell about how patience and perseverance saved your neck or helped you deliver a client’s project just in time.



5. You require a thorough understanding of your programming language.

We’ve been breezing through tips that can find applications in other job types too. But hey, we are talking about a software developer here. So how about something more specific to coders. In software development, aside from crunching codes all day, you’ll also spend lots of time reviewing other developers’ written code.

Therefore, if you don’t have a solid understanding of codes, code organization, code operation, you can’t excel here. In fact, there will be times when you have to jump in on another developer’s code to participate in a software development project. For example, there are scenarios where a client can give you part of his in-house team’s written code for you to work on.

So, here are a few things to keep in mind.

  • Scrutinize your code to discover better ways you could write it.
  • Read well-respected programmers’ codes
  • Hack your code or another developers’ code
  • Debug legacy code
  • Take a couple of hours each day to practice coding



6. Adopt a Problem-solving Mentality

Problems are part of software development. Here’s the news flash, you can’t escape it if you want a successful and outstanding career as a coder. Software development challenges could be fixing bugs or finding a better way to design a new product. Altogether, a software developer should have this mindset because you’ll need to thrive where other coders can’t.

It’s more than just perseverance or patience, although these are essential as well. However, a problem-solving mentality will open you to thinking outside the box: thinking that brings about novel approaches or breakthroughs. As a developer, you can’t afford to be rigid or one-way; otherwise, you may not advance beyond a mediocre level coder.

Another thing that’ll help you develop this mindset is to avoid thinking problem-solving is an in-born trait that some people are just naturally gifted to execute. Yes, some people are gifted with out-of-the-box-thinking ability; however, problem-solving skills are learnable.

With continuous experimenting, practicing, and learning from better coders, you can become an outside-the-box thinker as well. Developing this mindset and operating with it is probably the only way you can be extraordinary in the world of software development.



7. Develop yourself personally.

Another thing you need to understand is that you need more than just your hard or technical skills to become an excellent software developer. Trust us; you will need more than programming languages to be among the best in your craft.

So, here are a few habits you might need.

  • Adopt a lifestyle of exercising a couple of times a week.
  • Eat a balanced diet that has all nutrients your body and brain need to function.
  • Let your mind stay sharp by having at least eight hours of sleep.
  • Go out regularly to decompress during your free time.
  • Read a mind-shaping book.
  • Have a hobby that’s not necessarily coding-related. Trust me; you need a means of escape from time to time.

8. Everyone needs help.

Becoming an excellent software developer isn’t a feat you can achieve overnight. So, before you get to that point where you can call yourself a successful developer, bear in mind that it’s okay to reach out for help. The truth is, all developers need help from time to time.

If that isn’t the case, software developers won’t create avenues like StackOverflow to help developers get the support they need to solve their challenges. You can also have a mentor that you can reach out to when you need help. However, there are tons of support online if you are not down for a mentor-mentee relationship.

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Software Developer Mindset

February 16, 2024

Do you consider yourself to be an excellent software developer? Chances are, you are consciously or unconsciously working with some of the tips I’m about to give you. However, if you are on the way to becoming one, then you are lucky to be here because learning the latest selling programming language isn’t all you need. It’s crucial that you also develop a good software developer mindset. Why? The mind is key to unlocking every mystery even before you get it done.

Software development may get frustrating, complex, or even seem impossible; this mindset might just be what you need to keep you focused until you achieve success. If you want to know more, here are things you need to adopt to develop the excellent Software developer mindset.

1. Be open to continuous learning & experimentation.

If you are the type that gets complacent quickly, we hate to break it to you, you won’t get very far as a software developer. Here’s the thing with the world of software development;  it’s fast-changing and ever-evolving.

The latest tool today may become tomorrow’s dinosaur. You’ll find that the minute you are acquiring competency in one skill, another technology is hitting the market. In summary, keep in mind that your learning journey as a software developer may never end. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not saying there won’t be fun along the way, but if you want to be on top of your game, you must be open to learning new tricks.

Furthermore, as you code and put your new knowledge into use, the only way to fully master your skill and understand its various applications is to experiment. Experimenting opens room for adventure and creativity. As you experiment, you’ll try different methods of accomplishing a task.

This way, you’ll figure out better ways to execute tasks than the previous time. The difference between mediocre and super software developers is going the extra mile. The level at which you dance with your programming languages will go a long way in standing you out from other developers with the same years of experience.

2. Mistakes are part of the journey.

One of the reasons why many developers don’t experiment is the fear of making mistakes. If you will explore and master the many possible applications for a programming language, there’s almost no way you can avoid making mistakes along the way. Some mistakes will be less significant, others may even be costly, but altogether, they will offer you opportunities to learn and be a better developer.

For example, if you desire to master and work with PHP, JavaScript, tons of mistakes come with the trade. Let’s even assume you are not trying anything new; it’s almost impossible to write codes without errors. Therefore, the sooner you have the mindset that mistakes will only make you better, the better it is for you.

Don’t get us wrong; we’re not saying you shouldn’t be careful when writing codes; after all, introducing too many errors into your program will only require more time to fix. However, trying to be flawless all the time could also make you unnecessarily rigid. You’ll undoubtedly avoid many mistakes, but you won’t learn, and that’s not the best way to go.



3. Software development is not fun all the time.

If you are newly stepping into the world of coding, chances are, you are going to find almost everything exciting. However, as you move from one project to another, you may experience some monotony. Yes, some development projects will be exciting, with a lot of learning points, while many will just be the same usual stuff, i.e., applying old knowledge. So when we say there will be times you’ll feel trapped with the same routine.

Look at it this way. Coding is like writing a textbook with numbers only. Yeah, so it’s normal if, at some point, you feel like you’ve got limited tools to get to your destination. Now, that’s where experimenting would pay off. Even though you have some limitations, figuring out how to pull it off is where the magic comes into software development.

One of the importance of these periods is that it’ll help you understand the significance of being at the top of your game. If you don’t know what to do all the time when you feel trapped, frustration could set in, and that’s a recipe for quitting.

4. You can’t crack it without patience and perseverance

Those who have been long in the coding business know that you can’t be successful without the right level of patience. Whether it’s learning a new programming language, experimenting with it, or trying to figure out the error in a written program, you’ll need time. You could spend lots of hours searching for a semi-colon that broke your script.  Therefore, imbibing the patient mentality means learning to accept time the requirements involved in every task even though they are not favorable.

In terms of perseverance, one bad news about computer programs is that once one thing isn’t right, it’s not going to run. Therefore, for you to go through the pain of searching your broken script line by line to fix the program or fix a bug, you will require perseverance. As you progress, you’ll no doubt have a story to tell about how patience and perseverance saved your neck or helped you deliver a client’s project just in time.



5. You require a thorough understanding of your programming language.

We’ve been breezing through tips that can find applications in other job types too. But hey, we are talking about a software developer here. So how about something more specific to coders. In software development, aside from crunching codes all day, you’ll also spend lots of time reviewing other developers’ written code.

Therefore, if you don’t have a solid understanding of codes, code organization, code operation, you can’t excel here. In fact, there will be times when you have to jump in on another developer’s code to participate in a software development project. For example, there are scenarios where a client can give you part of his in-house team’s written code for you to work on.

So, here are a few things to keep in mind.

  • Scrutinize your code to discover better ways you could write it.
  • Read well-respected programmers’ codes
  • Hack your code or another developers’ code
  • Debug legacy code
  • Take a couple of hours each day to practice coding



6. Adopt a Problem-solving Mentality

Problems are part of software development. Here’s the news flash, you can’t escape it if you want a successful and outstanding career as a coder. Software development challenges could be fixing bugs or finding a better way to design a new product. Altogether, a software developer should have this mindset because you’ll need to thrive where other coders can’t.

It’s more than just perseverance or patience, although these are essential as well. However, a problem-solving mentality will open you to thinking outside the box: thinking that brings about novel approaches or breakthroughs. As a developer, you can’t afford to be rigid or one-way; otherwise, you may not advance beyond a mediocre level coder.

Another thing that’ll help you develop this mindset is to avoid thinking problem-solving is an in-born trait that some people are just naturally gifted to execute. Yes, some people are gifted with out-of-the-box-thinking ability; however, problem-solving skills are learnable.

With continuous experimenting, practicing, and learning from better coders, you can become an outside-the-box thinker as well. Developing this mindset and operating with it is probably the only way you can be extraordinary in the world of software development.



7. Develop yourself personally.

Another thing you need to understand is that you need more than just your hard or technical skills to become an excellent software developer. Trust us; you will need more than programming languages to be among the best in your craft.

So, here are a few habits you might need.

  • Adopt a lifestyle of exercising a couple of times a week.
  • Eat a balanced diet that has all nutrients your body and brain need to function.
  • Let your mind stay sharp by having at least eight hours of sleep.
  • Go out regularly to decompress during your free time.
  • Read a mind-shaping book.
  • Have a hobby that’s not necessarily coding-related. Trust me; you need a means of escape from time to time.

8. Everyone needs help.

Becoming an excellent software developer isn’t a feat you can achieve overnight. So, before you get to that point where you can call yourself a successful developer, bear in mind that it’s okay to reach out for help. The truth is, all developers need help from time to time.

If that isn’t the case, software developers won’t create avenues like StackOverflow to help developers get the support they need to solve their challenges. You can also have a mentor that you can reach out to when you need help. However, there are tons of support online if you are not down for a mentor-mentee relationship.

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