Hola Productive Developers,
In the ever-evolving software development landscape, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. New libraries, frameworks, and tools emerge constantly, promising to revolutionize how we build software.
But here’s the truth: you can’t know and master everything. And that’s perfectly okay.
In this small newsletter, I will share how you stay productive while keeping up with the changes around you.
I already made a post about forming learning habits, check it out here 👇
✍️ Form a Learning Habit
Hello developers 👀 Tell me something, how do you manage to learn new things as a software developer while maintaining a balanced lifestyle between your full-time job and other responsibilities in your life? For many developers, the learning process can be quite challenging, and they may abandon it unless they become desperate for information, which I se…
⛑️ The Main Principles Matter
Rather than chasing every shiny trend, focus on mastering the main principles. Understand data structures, algorithms, design patterns, and architectural concepts. These timeless foundations will serve you well across projects and technologies.
🔨 Dive Deep into Your Current Stack
You are currently using a specific tech stack. Take a deep dive into it. Understand its intricacies, best practices, and potential pitfalls. Becoming an expert in your current tools will enhance your productivity and effectiveness.
🐰 Beware of the Learning Rabbit Hole
Jumping from one trend to another can be tempting. But it comes at a cost. Productivity suffers, and learning becomes fragmented. Instead, set a deliberate learning habit. Allocate time daily or weekly to explore new concepts, but don’t let it consume you.
💹 Trends vs. Timeless Skills
Remember, trends come and go. What’s hot today might fade tomorrow. But timeless skills endure. Invest in learning things that will remain relevant regardless of the latest buzz.
💡 Tip of the week
List down the things you KNOW YOU SHOULD LEARN this week, take one article, video, or book about the concept and start learning
📣 See you in the upcoming weeks with another Tip!
✍️ Charfaoui Younes.
✅ My preferred things this week
Here is a couple of digital content I’ve been consuming this week:
🎬 My YouTube Video 7 ADB Commands That Will Make You Android Ninja!
📹 YouTube Video How to Make Your Developers Unproductive and Unhappy
📘 Book Still with Code That Fits in Your Head by Mark Seemann
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🤗 Here are other ways I can help you with:
📞 Work with me 1:1 - book a coaching or strategy session for 60 minutes.
🔨 Course: Refactoring Legacy Code Like a Pro: A step-by-step approach for refactoring messy codebases into a Software Masterpiece.
🎥 Check out my YouTube channel: Discover tips on Android, Software Engineering, and productivity for developers.
Thank you bro