Adding one aspect to this already comprehensive list of good advice: Read good code. There is a lot to be learned from writing code as it forces you to make de

Adding one aspect to this already comprehensive list of good advice: Read good code. There is a lot to be learned from writing code as it forces you to make decisions. This can be done in part on paper and in batch programming mode. There is also a lot to be learned from reading not just snippets and algorithms but from studying complete works. Software is a lot about architecture and integration. A stack of printed code and a #2 pencil is all it takes.