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Think like a 2000's developer

  • Back then, developers didn’t have YouTube or AI. They relied on documentation, experimentation, and community forums. You can do the same.
  • When you hit a roadblock, don’t rush to Google or AI. Spend time thinking about the problem, experimenting, and debugging. This is how you build problem-solving skills.
  • To become a skilled developer, you need to build, break, and fix things on your own.
  • Remember, the developers in the early 2000s didn’t have the resources we have today, but they built amazing things by thinking critically and being resourceful. You can do the same—and even better, because you have access to modern tools and a wealth of knowledge. Good luck, and happy coding!

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