Becoming a Mid: Two Perspectives on Leveling Up
summary
Concrete actions for getting from junior to mid: teach others and build side projects and open source; learn practical tools like SQL, TDD, pseudocode and the pomodoro technique; steal customers’ context with field trips and sit in on demos; balance pairing and solo time using ping-pong pairing, pairing retros and pull‑request reviews; set measurable goals, ask for and give timely feedback, and practice mentoring habits (step in versus let struggle, use metaphors, avoid condescension).
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Becoming a mid level developer
- 2:43Technical learning strategies
- 10:07Core vs new technologies
- 14:04Domain knowledge through curiosity
- 17:32Effective mentor qualities
- 23:39Teachable code and growth
- 27:13Mentor-mentee relationships
- 31:53Pairing vs soloing
- 34:20Soft skills for developers
- 39:16Parting advice
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