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Develop Yourself
#121 - Am I Gonna Get Fired? The 4 Biggest Mistakes in my Developer Career
Mar 21, 2024
The podcast discusses the host's career mistakes in software development and the value of learning from failures. Topics include production failures, pretending to understand tasks, and embracing mistakes for personal growth in a developer's career.
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- Failure is inevitable in a developer career, crucial for growth.
- Self-advocacy in salary negotiations and meticulous code review are essential for career improvement.
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Learning from Mistakes in Software Development
Despite his experience as a software developer and owning a bootcamp, the host candidly shares some significant mistakes from his career. One striking example involves him attempting to handle complex logic for a refund application using a long if-else statement in JavaScript, which resulted in a production failure. The episode emphasizes the importance of thorough code review, seeking advice, and considering alternative approaches like using objects for complex conditions to avoid similar mishaps.
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