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Most software engineers become experienced software engineers (enough to self-manage) very quickly in the right environment, I've found.
by lostcolony 6y ago
Most software engineers become experienced software engineers (enough to self-manage) very quickly in the right environment, I've found.
- jzoch 6y agoThat's probably survivor's bias and not true at scale. "Right environment" is shaky - we should strive towards defining what makes an environment the "right" one and how can we increase the number of engineers that successfully acclimate to their new way of working.
- morelisp 6y agoI disagree (my anecdotal estimate would be around 1/3 do quickly, and 1/3 do "slowly" i.e. within 3-5 years), but those who do can still accelerate the process by reading documents like this, no? People who can self-teach still benefit from learning materials.
- codingdave 6y agoMost software environments are not the right environment.
- morelisp 6y agoExcellent point. Small details about your working environment, or lack of a routine, can hugely throw off your workday, and thus your productivity. You should generally pay attention to the lighting, noise level, and comfort of a work space. If you find yourself distracted by anything, you might consider changing your environment. Habitual repetition by way of thinking about your environment or making explicit choices can lead to the establishment of longer-term habits. Someone should write an article with that advice in it...
- lostcolony 6y ago100%, but the fix, then, is the environment. Not the developer.