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Ask HN: How does one becomes a pro at Software Engineering

7 points by mraza007 6y ago

What are some tips to master the art of Programming and become a better software developer whether you are fullstack dev,python dev or etc

greenyoda 6y ago
Some of the things that helped me: - Write thousands of lines of code and learn from your (inevitable) mistakes. - Read books and articles written by people who are smarter than you are. - Work with people who you can learn from.
arjayosma 6y ago
I would suggest you do the following: 1. Practice. Keep doing software development activities (code websites, clone apps) 2. Understand the basics. You should know the basics and fundamentals by heart. I suggest you read on about Data Structures and Algorithms. 3. Always write down what you learn.
cmdshiftf4 6y ago
Be open to being wrong.
Jugurtha 6y ago
Becoming pro at software engineering and mastering the art of programming are two, mostly independent, things. One is achieved by getting paid, the other by dedicating your life, and neither implies the other. "Ars longa, vita brevis."
jugjug 6y ago
I think a good starting point is to integrate the principles described in the Simple Made Easy[1] & Hammock Driven Development[2]. These are overarching first principles that help in designing and writing code, but also in communication & team work. [1]: https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Simple-Made-Easy/ https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Simple-Made-Easy/ [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84n5oFoZBc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84n5oFoZBc
hrvach 6y ago
Sitting 14 hours a day in front of the screen and not giving up, even when you seem not to be making any progress. Stick to it and don't cave in - the results will follow. Always share knowledge with those who know less and learn as much as you can from those who know more. Help others, ask questions, practice and try to have fun while doing it! Good luck :)
sloaken 6y ago
Write it down: When debugging When planning When getting assignments When attending meetings When things are due Engineers are notorious for recording artifacts of everything. I noticed when I started to do that, my skills and performance increased significantly.
giantg2 6y ago
Honestly? Don't. Get a piece of paper from a university (degree). Then find a company that will pay you. They will waste your potential, your health, and your youth in exchange for mediocre pay - enough that you have a decent life, but never enough for you to be able to quit. You will be bored and eventually you will be fired when you get older, nut not old enough to retire.

7 points by mraza007 6y ago

What are some tips to master the art of Programming and become a better software developer whether you are fullstack dev,python dev or etc

greenyoda 6y ago

Some of the things that helped me: - Write thousands of lines of code and learn from your (inevitable) mistakes. - Read books and articles written by people who are smarter than you are. - Work with people who you can learn from.

arjayosma 6y ago

I would suggest you do the following: 1. Practice. Keep doing software development activities (code websites, clone apps) 2. Understand the basics. You should know the basics and fundamentals by heart. I suggest you read on about Data Structures and Algorithms. 3. Always write down what you learn.

cmdshiftf4 6y ago

Be open to being wrong.

Jugurtha 6y ago

Becoming pro at software engineering and mastering the art of programming are two, mostly independent, things. One is achieved by getting paid, the other by dedicating your life, and neither implies the other. "Ars longa, vita brevis."

jugjug 6y ago

I think a good starting point is to integrate the principles described in the Simple Made Easy[1] & Hammock Driven Development[2]. These are overarching first principles that help in designing and writing code, but also in communication & team work. [1]: https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Simple-Made-Easy/ https://www.infoq.com/presentations/Simple-Made-Easy/ [2]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84n5oFoZBc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f84n5oFoZBc

hrvach 6y ago

Sitting 14 hours a day in front of the screen and not giving up, even when you seem not to be making any progress. Stick to it and don't cave in - the results will follow. Always share knowledge with those who know less and learn as much as you can from those who know more. Help others, ask questions, practice and try to have fun while doing it! Good luck :)

sloaken 6y ago

Write it down: When debugging When planning When getting assignments When attending meetings When things are due Engineers are notorious for recording artifacts of everything. I noticed when I started to do that, my skills and performance increased significantly.

giantg2 6y ago

Honestly? Don't. Get a piece of paper from a university (degree). Then find a company that will pay you. They will waste your potential, your health, and your youth in exchange for mediocre pay - enough that you have a decent life, but never enough for you to be able to quit. You will be bored and eventually you will be fired when you get older, nut not old enough to retire.