The latest articles on DEV Community by Stephanie S. (@stephnicoledev). https://dev.to/stephnicoledev 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%2F143880%2Febdf2e11-db62-4b1e-be7a-ac0cfaedd1da.jpg https://dev.to/stephnicoledev en Stephanie S. Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:26:14 +0000 https://dev.to/stephnicoledev/when-should-you-actually-move-on-to-the-next-project-22g6 https://dev.to/stephnicoledev/when-should-you-actually-move-on-to-the-next-project-22g6 <p>This is a question I asked myself today in the midst of anxiety and overthinking. Being self-taught I've had to pave my path based on the amazing advice of others and it's been wonderful but lately I've been asking myself questions that I feel would be better answered on a platform like this. </p> <p>Some context: I've been working on a basic survey form that for now is purely HTML and CSS. (later on that will change) The first time I tried to work on it I found myself worried about just getting it done and moving onto the next project that I didn't stop and actually look at my code to see if it made sense. Why am I rushing myself?</p> <p>After a walk outside, a drink of water, and a few deep breaths later I sat down at my laptop and tried again. This time I tried to focus not on how long it was taking me but the actual structure of the form itself. Is my code messy and hard to understand? Do I know why this particular part has a class of XYZ? If I don't know how to style something will I take the time to figure it?</p> <p>I guess what I'm trying to say is that I could spend forever tweaking projects to satisfy the perfectionist voice in my head. But when is the appropriate time to wrap things up and move on to another project?</p> beginners selftaught codenewbie projectmanagement