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Adedamola Adejumo
Adedamola Adejumo

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BECOMING OVERWHELMED AS AN ENTHUSIAST IN BACKEND DEVELOPMENT

Here are my tips that I believe can help you avoid becoming overwhelmed:

Start with the very basics:

Before diving into complex and difficult concepts, make sure you have a strong understanding of the basics or foundation of programming fundamentals like data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming. Get yourself started with a simple programming language like Python, you will enjoy learning this programming language and you will understand the concepts faster in no distant time.

Focus on one thing at a time:

Don't try to learn everything at once. Focus on one language at a time and build projects with it to understand the underlying concepts of the language better and master it before moving on to the next one.

Use online resources:

There are many free online resources available that can help you learn backend development. Check out websites like Udemy, Coursera, and Codecademy. You can also join online communities and physical meetups to connect and network with colleagues and experienced developers who can answer your curiosity and help you in the course of your software journey.

Practice, practice, practice:

The best way to learn is to practice. Build small projects and test your knowledge as I mentioned before regards project. Start with simple projects like a to-do list application, and gradually work your way up to more complex projects.

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I will end with this last tip:

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Don't be proud or afraid to ask for help!!!!

Did I say the last?

Lol, Don't worry this is the last tip.

Feelings of Inadequacy or Self-doubt:

Although there are always new trends emerging in the software world, such as new frameworks, programming languages, and concerns about artificial intelligence taking over jobs, it's important not to become too fixated on these topics.
This is perhaps the most important tip of all and will help you stay on the right track and achieve success in your software development journey.

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