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Pratik Mali
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Mistakes I Made as a New Developer

🚨 Are you a new developer? Avoid these common mistakes! 🚨

As someone who is new to development, it can be both exciting and intimidating. 🎒

I made plenty of mistakes along the way, and I want to share them with you.πŸ‘‡

🚫 Not Taking Breaks
Remember to take breaks and avoid burnout.⏲️

🚫 Overcomplicating Solutions
Keep it simple; focus on efficiency.🎯

🚫 Not Asking for Help
Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.πŸ’ͺ

🚫 Not Testing Code
Test thoroughly to avoid issues later on.🐞

🚫 Not Documenting Code
Document your code for better maintainability.πŸ“

🚫 Focusing Too Much on Syntax
Problem-solving and efficiency are more important.🧠

🚫 Not Using Version Control
Learn Git or another version control system.πŸ”„

🚫 Ignoring Security
Incorporate security best practices from the start.πŸ”’

🚫 Not Taking Feedback
Use feedback as an opportunity to grow.🌱

🚫 Not Continuously Learning
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies.πŸš€

Making mistakes is normal, but learning from them is crucial.πŸ”‘

πŸ’‘ What's a mistake you've made as a new developer, and how did you overcome it? Let's discuss and learn from each other! πŸ’¬

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