The short answer is "Yes absolutely it can just be a job!!!"
Earlier in your career you may have to immerse yourself that extra amount in order to learn everything you need to learn, but as you go, it will become far more optional.
I would, in fact, argue that the day you realize it doesn't have to be your entire day is the day you're actually a developer. Not to reinforce any imposter syndrome or anything, but to mezthat's the turning point at which training and education are done, and you're fully-fledged in this profession.
The short answer is "Yes absolutely it can just be a job!!!"
Earlier in your career you may have to immerse yourself that extra amount in order to learn everything you need to learn, but as you go, it will become far more optional.
I would, in fact, argue that the day you realize it doesn't have to be your entire day is the day you're actually a developer. Not to reinforce any imposter syndrome or anything, but to mezthat's the turning point at which training and education are done, and you're fully-fledged in this profession.
Yes and make sure not to associate coding with your identity because there are people who do and they become a bit insecure about it