5 Mistakes New Developers Make (How to Avoid Them)
Whether you’re self-taught, coming from a coding bootcamp, or fresh out of university, it’s easy to fall into bad habits that slow down your growth as a software engineer.
In this video, we’ll cover the 5 biggest mistakes new developers make—and more importantly, how to avoid them:
🔹Relying too much on tutorials instead of building real projects
🔹Ignoring version control and collaboration best practices
🔹Skipping documentation and writing unclear code
🔹Avoiding asking questions or seeking mentorship
🔹Focusing only on code, not on communication and teamwork
► Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:22 - Mistake #1: Not Asking Enough Questions
02:48 - Mistake #2: Ignoring the Fundamentals
03:57 - Mistake #3: Writing Messy, Unreadable Code
05:25 - Mistake #4: Avoiding Git
08:22 - Mistake #5: Not Learning How to Debug Properly
09:48 - Outro: Like, Share, and Subscribe
► Schedule a 1-1 with me:
If you need help reviewing your portfolio, resume, or need guidance on the next step in your coding journey, send an email to:
[email protected]
► Socials:
Instagram - / thefullstackbro
YouTube - / @thefullstackbro
TikTok - / fullstackbro
#programmers #codingmistakes #softwareengineer #developertips