Growing as a developer
summary
Advances from tactical tips to concrete habits: aim for a T-shaped developer by deepening JavaScript while learning backend, design, testing, AR/VR or mobile, and business value; set a five‑year goal and break it into yearly/monthly/weekly tasks with weekly retrospectives; practice English daily by switching devices to English and using apps like Puzzle English, Speaky or Skyeng; use Pomodoro plus Trello/Microsoft To Do for priorities; sleep 6–8 hours, run or train (prepare a half‑marathon), take regular vacations to avoid burnout.
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chapters (11)
- 0:00Introduction and speaker intro
- 3:12Developers as gamers and skill growth
- 7:45T-shaped developer and diverse skills
- 9:57Soft skills and team communication
- 13:08Community engagement and networking
- 15:34Mentoring and knowledge sharing
- 16:35Language learning and immersion
- 22:59Time management and goal setting
- 26:13Avoiding burnout and self-care
- 31:55Work-life balance and hobbies
- 34:07Q&A session
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