The latest articles on DEV Community by Aniket (@aniiketpal). https://dev.to/aniiketpal https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F620676%2F0786d468-575f-45fc-ad6b-9b7ea5f498cb.jpeg https://dev.to/aniiketpal en Aniket Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:36:03 +0000 https://dev.to/aniiketpal/how-to-conquer-imposter-syndrome-1fpg https://dev.to/aniiketpal/how-to-conquer-imposter-syndrome-1fpg <p>It's been about 20 days, and I've been very busy with my college assignments. But on the side, I managed to finish the basics of web development and tried to get back into coding by creating a few small projects. However, I encountered a significant challenge: imposter syndrome. I kept comparing myself to many younger developers who are excelling in the field, securing jobs at multinational corporations, landing remote positions, or even starting their own SaaS businesses. Moreover, I've come across numerous YouTube videos suggesting that the MERN Stack and web development, in general, are becoming saturated fields, and all the rapid advancements in AI left me in dilemma of whether to keep doing web dev or should I start doing something else.</p> <h2> So the question is how did I overcome the imposter syndrome: </h2> <ul> <li>Acknowledged dealing with imposter syndrome, recognizing it's normal for beginner developers.</li> <li>Realized that more advanced individuals have years of experience, regardless of their age.</li> <li>Understood that those who started earlier are naturally going to be better.</li> <li>Took inspiration from more advanced developers to create similar or even better products.</li> <li>Emphasized the importance of continuing to move forward and focusing on personal strengths.</li> <li>Set realistic goals to avoid the trap of trying to learn too many languages, technologies, or frameworks.</li> <li>Adopted the "<strong>T-shaped</strong>" approach: becoming an expert in one skill, then learning others.</li> <li>Documented the journey to track progress and stay motivated.</li> </ul> <p>But now I'm back on track to keep continuing my web dev journey and I have and project idea which will help me learn every aspect of web dev. This project will cover everything from front end to backend, databases, APIs, Cloud services, WebSockets, and even a bit of AI integration. To build this project I need to learn all the required skills and tools which will take time, because I will be building this from scratch without using any tutorial its not just another clone, but something new. And I plan to create a few smaller projects to learn all the essential skills and tools required.</p> <p>I will be sharing everything I learn and create on this blog, tools resources what I'm building, my code its bugs everything, and I try my best to inspire others. My goal is to document everything I learn.</p> webdev javascript beginners programming Aniket Thu, 06 Jun 2024 22:15:40 +0000 https://dev.to/aniiketpal/breaking-free-from-tutorial-hell-my-journey-to-becoming-a-web-developer-3889 https://dev.to/aniiketpal/breaking-free-from-tutorial-hell-my-journey-to-becoming-a-web-developer-3889 <p>Hello World! I've been coding, or I should say trying to code, for the past two years. Despite my efforts, I still don't know how to make fully functional websites (though I can create simple ones). I've been stuck in what many call "tutorial hell" for a long time. This means I've spent countless hours watching tutorial videos and copying code, only to find myself unable to write the code independently. It has been a frustrating experience, and I've often wondered why I can't seem to progress.</p> <p>Recently, I've had a realization: the key to learning how to code effectively is to build projects and learn through hands-on experience, rather than just passively watching videos. So, I've decided to restart my coding journey. This time, I'm not starting from scratch because I already have a grasp of the basics. However, my approach will be different. I will primarily rely on documentation to guide me, and I'll turn to YouTube only when absolutely necessary. I won't waste hours watching videos that don't contribute to my understanding.</p> <p>My goal is to secure a job or internship within the next 4-6 months by creating projects that teach me how to develop scalable products. Through these projects, I hope to gain practical experience and deepen my knowledge. Who knows, I might even end up creating my own SaaS product while working on these projects 😎. Along the way, I will make an effort to share my learnings with the community as much as I can, hoping that my journey can inspire and help others who are in a similar situation.</p> webdev javascript beginners productivity