Learning isn’t the Key to Becoming a Top Developer; It’s All About Building Things
So start building stuff.
“How can I become a great developer?” Most people wonder. The answer is simple: make something.
And you don’t need to be fluent in several languages to do so.
Consider the following scenario. Most of my web developer friends started with React and then moved on to Next.js and Vite.js.
To be more precise, you do not need to.
Similarly, most of my peers say they’ve used Chakra UI, Material-UI, Bootstrap, TailwindCSS, Bulma, and a range of other frameworks.
Yes, it will help you if you use it regularly, but you are not required to. It overwhelms you since you can’t focus on a single language, which is why you can’t generate more.
You don’t become an expert by learning
Learning new things on a regular basis can help you improve. Even learning is essential to success.
However, simply learning about new languages and skills will not make you an expert.
I was first fascinated with technology, and I still am. As a result, I learned everything from Flutter to Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, and Data Science.
But I quickly forgot about it. The primary reason for this is that I haven’t used most of these technologies in my professional life.
That is why I just went to gain additional experience with web development.
If you’re on the same track, concentrate on one skill at a time. You will become an expert at it as time passes.
In addition, the more experience you have in a certain skill, the more money you may earn.
So, if you’re interested in web development, devote at least a year to it.
Build stuff
You do not have to create the next Facebook or Amazon. It’s natural that not everyone is available to code at all hours of the day and night.
Begin with a simple to-do list app and you will learn practically everything.
Make a blog app, understand the CRUD function, and you’re good to go.
Watch some tutorials if you want to learn faster. Then try to create anything from scratch, use Google to find solutions often, and you will literally become good.
It’s always due of my projects that I’ve gotten hired. When I need to recruit someone, I want to know what expertise he has and what tasks he has completed.
Focus on the related skills
Assume you have two years of web development expertise. And now you want to study something new in order to make more money or to increase your value.
What are your plans? Choose a skill and master it.
Do not do that.
Look for skills that are somewhat related to yours. It will allow you to focus on both skills at the same time.
For instance, if you are a web developer, you may learn app development, cloud computing, or blockchain development. Because all of these skills are tied to web development in some way.
In short, you will never forget the previously taught talent.
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