The chapter delves into key habits of effective developers, such as understanding stakeholder and business goals, staying curious and continuously learning, asking for help, fostering a problem solver mentality, and finding joy in solving challenges. It emphasizes the importance of these habits in creating impactful applications, gaining new perspectives, supporting others in the community, and enhancing skills in software development.
Today, Scott and Wes dive into the 11 habits of effective web developers, from understanding stakeholder goals to maintaining a work-life balance. We’ll explore the importance of continuous learning, having a problem-solver mentality, and being empathetic towards coworkers and users—let’s get into it!
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 01:24 Denver weather is something else.
- 02:15 Habit #1: You understand stakeholder and business goals.
- 05:34 Habit #2: You’re curious and always learning.
- 07:43 Habit #3: You have an open mind about new technology.
- 11:29 Habit #4: You ask for help.
- 13:43 Habit #5: You help others.
- 16:51 Chicken drumsticks.
- 17:35 Habit #6: You have a “problem solver” mentality.
- 26:02 Habit #7: You have fun with what you do.
- 29:56 Habit #8: You understand work-life balance.
- 33:18 Habit #9: You are empathetic to your co-workers and users.
- 37:19 Habit #10: You pay attention to detail.
- 41:18 Habit #11: You’re part of the community.
- 45:55 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
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