- If you haven't done so, learn functional programming properly, it changes the way you think about code. The coursera scala funprog course is a good way in. -

- If you haven't done so, learn functional programming properly, it changes the way you think about code. The coursera scala funprog course is a good way in. - Design for maintainability, not ability. Code should be simple, maybe even a bit boring, and not trying to be too many things. YAGNI and KISS. This gets rid of a ton of time wasting down the road. - When faced with a standard problem, use standard solutions. Use popular proven languages, libraries and frameworks, instead of the hip new thing. This saves time which you can invest in the parts that are novel and require novel solutions. - Understand the business value of the code you write, and the political process that produces its requirements. This knowledge will create opportunities to earn more, do more interesting work, and have happier users.