Why Your Programming Skills Aren't Enough (Even If You're a Great Developer) | S06E07

STOP starting coding tasks IMMEDIATELY! 🤯 Learn the ONE thing junior devs miss that leads to wasted time & imposter syndrome.

New to a dev job? Feeling overwhelmed by the codebase? You're NOT alone! In this episode of Kuya Dev, I reveal the HUGE mistake most junior developers and career shifters make that sabotages their success.

Chapter Guide:

[00:00:45] New Developer Reality: The struggle is REAL. Setting up your laptop is just the beginning! What happens when you get your first task?

[00:01:22] The Common Mistake: Jumping straight into coding without understanding the context.

[00:04:06] Why Context Matters: Knowing your programming language isn't enough. Every company has unique business needs – learn to understand that!

[00:06:04] The Context Conundrum: Why understanding the why behind the code is crucial. Missing this leads to wrong assumptions and wasted effort.

[00:08:20] You Were HIRED!: Embrace your value. Asking questions is a sign of strength, not weakness!

[00:09:13] Imposter Syndrome Killer: Learn how to overcome the fear of asking for help. You're not incompetent, you just need the context!

[00:10:51] Understanding the Business: How does your company's business model work? Knowing this will unlock crucial insights.

[00:12:06] Questioning the Task: Learn how to identify potential issues and prevent costly mistakes. Don't be afraid to challenge the status quo!

[00:14:00] Key takeaway: Understand the why before you write a single line of code!

This episode is for:

Fresh graduates
Career shifters
Junior developers
Anyone struggling with imposter syndrome

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