The latest articles on DEV Community by Vatsal Patel (@patelnets). https://dev.to/patelnets 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%2F650555%2F96eeb19e-1c15-4ec1-8242-6ccb4b117ef7.jpeg https://dev.to/patelnets en Vatsal Patel Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:32:51 +0000 https://dev.to/patelnets/its-not-all-about-coding-junior-engineers-o69 https://dev.to/patelnets/its-not-all-about-coding-junior-engineers-o69 <h3> Develop these on top of coding to take your game to the next level </h3> <ol> <li>Learn to be a sponge. Absorb as much knowledge from others as you can.</li> <li>Help others. You will need their help later. </li> <li>Know when you are stuck.</li> <li>Encourage feedback from others.</li> <li>Know the right time to ask for help. 15 minutes of trying in my experience.</li> <li>Learn to question others without making them feel threatened.</li> <li>Don't be afraid to make mistakes.</li> <li>Seek learning opportunities outside your comfort zone. </li> <li>Focus on one thing at a time.</li> <li>Encourage others to question you.</li> <li>Learn how to effectively communicate your progress. </li> <li>Know it's okay to have opinions. Know it's also okay to change your opinions.</li> </ol> <p>Inspired by <a href="https://skamille.medium.com/an-incomplete-list-of-skills-senior-engineers-need-beyond-coding-8ed4a521b29f">An incomplete list of skills senior engineers need, beyond coding</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.codezombie.io/posts/junior-software-engineer">Original post</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/codezombie28?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">Follow me on twitter</a></p> skills junior engineers