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1. Don't repeat yourself
This habit is based on DRY.
The “Don't Repeat Yourself” principle is a software development practice aimed at reducing the repetition of information.
So when you have a piece of code that repeats in your codebase try to put that into a function.
2. Code every day
This is so important especially if you're learning how to code.
Typing some code for as little as 15 minutes every day can increase your skills a lot faster.
And by developing this habit you won't rely on motivation.
3. Never stop learning
Being a developer is a lifelong learning journey.
The worst thing you can do as a developer is to stop learning new technologies.
This field evolves so fast and you need to keep up with it.
4. Think before you write code
Don't just write code without having a solution in mind.
Start by thinking about the solution for the problem you want to solve and only after that start to write it.
This will save you a lot of time down the road.
5. Avoid burnout
Listen to your body.
When you feel like you need some rest take a break.
Burning out == at least a few weeks of no code.
A small break from time to time can help you avoid this.
Conclusion
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Thanks for sharing!!
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Damn true
Thank-you for these tips! Very useful.
Glad you found these useful mate
What about a few exercises?
Yes, this is really important too
Sadly, I suffer from point 5, fairly often. I don't realize that I'm burnt out until its to late, and then I stop practicing for a few days to even a week.
You really need to find a balance mate, maybe don't touch coding at all during the weekends. Find what works for you
I'm the stallion coder 🦄 and I cannot possibly burn out.
I don't think so:)
The closest I got was one day of no coding after 20 days of 9~14 hours. I did logo designing on that day.
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Good points! I am agree about point 5, it happened to me and I ve been for a long time then away from coding... It took me a while to get back to it, and now I try to take it easy and get some break more often 👍
This is great, as long as you know that burnout is real you'll be ok
I to agree with point 5. I love coding, but I often find myself getting tired and not coding for a few days at a time
You need to find a balance