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Four Lessons My First Job as a Software Engineer Taught Me About Coding and Life

Cesar Aguirre on October 14, 2024

I originally posted this post on my blog a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. My first coding job was far from being like a Silicon Valle...

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JWP • Oct 20 '24

Did you know that browsers, the most complex applications in use daily are almost entirely event driven? Why? It was the first pseudo observable with roots in 1950s.

I also learned this: "If you love what you do, you never have to work". Once I became confident in my skills my enjoyment increased. I now love programing and can't wait to get started each day.

Finally I discovered how fun it is to teach what I know. Teaching others is a privilege and super rewarding.

Good luck and thanks for the post.

Cesar Aguirre • Oct 21 '24 • Edited

Did you know that browsers, the most complex applications in use daily are almost entirely event driven? Why? It was the first pseudo observable with roots in 1950s.

:O didn't know that the concept was that old.

I also learned this: "If you love what you do, you never have to work".

That's an excellent way to put it.

Finally I discovered how fun it is to teach what I know. Teaching others is a privilege and super rewarding.

That's the part I enjoy the most :)

Good luck and thanks for the post.

Thanks for reading and for your comment :)

Salli Figler • Oct 23 '24

Great insights- always try to step back from your job and try to see it from a wider perspective. Life is short.

Cesar Aguirre • Oct 23 '24 • Edited

That's a practice I've been doing since my previous-to-last full-time job, even I tried it after every finished project. "What did that job/project teach me?"