Conclusions after 6 years of work as a programmer | PKwIT #51 [IT podcast]
👉 Skill development, mistakes, health, and coping with failures in programming.
👨💻 Marek Szkudelski, a front-end developer at Allegro and a programming trainer, shares his experiences after six years as a programmer. We discuss not only the development of soft and technical skills, but also mistakes made while learning programming and at various stages of one's career, failures, and health.
🙏 Many thanks to Marek for this valuable conversation and for sharing his experiences. You can find his contact information on:
➡ Blog: blog.szkudelski.dev
➡ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mszkudelski
📕 Recommended material:
➡ Brand's Newsletter: Soft-skilled programming jobs: linkedin.com/newsletters/7000441551151620096
📋 List of topics covered:
0:00 Introduction
00:32 Could you introduce yourself and tell us what connects you to the IT industry?
1:08 You currently work as a front-end developer at Allegro – how do you think you landed this position? Do you have any advice for aspiring programmers?
3:04 Based on your experience, what soft skills do you consider essential in a programmer's career?
7:59 Has your approach to developing technical skills changed after 6 years of work?
9:08 What advice would you give to people who are just learning to program about developing technical skills?
10:54 And for those already working in junior positions?
13:57 Besides programming yourself, you also teach programming to others. What are the most common mistakes you see? How can you avoid them?
16:58 Have you made any mistakes over the past six years that you only realized after some time? What should you avoid as you gain more experience at work?
20:06 I came across your article "How to Deal with Failure" on LinkedIn, in which you share, among other things, your story of being fired after two years of work. Would you like to talk about it and share tips on how to get back on track in such a situation?
23:16 What do you prioritize during a job interview, and what side of yourself do you want to present yourself best?
26:20 Have you experienced burnout yet? Or are you consciously trying to counteract it?
28:27 There's so much talk about skills, but what about our health? Would you advise anyone against pursuing a career in programming in this regard? How do you cope with ailments stemming from working on a computer? Do you have any tips?
32:21 How has your perspective on the IT industry changed? How did you perceive it at the very beginning, and how do you perceive it now?
33:59 What book would you recommend to someone who wants to develop not only as a programmer but also as a valuable team member?
34:38 Where can we find you online? 📄 Transcription: https://devmentor.pl/b/wnioski-po-6-l...
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