Tips for frontend developers include mastering the fundamentals, understanding how the web works, learning data structures and algorithms, practicing rather than just reading or watching tutorials, asking for help when stuck, not blindly copying code, evaluating online advice, assuming good intent, and focusing on delivering
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1. Master the fundamentals2. Understand how the web works3. Get familiar with Data Structures & Algorithms4. Learn by doing rather than reading/watching5. Ask for help when stuck6. Ask for help the proper way7. Don't copy/paste code you don't understand8. Don't blindly apply every piece of advice found online9. Assume good intent: people want you to succeed ❤️10. Done is better than perfect11. Always break tasks into manageable ones12. Be trusted to reach out when you need help13. Show enthusiasm for the work14. Stay open to learning new things/tools/methods15. Master your dev tools 🛠️16. Focus on delivering value17. Advocate for your work: it won't speak for itself18. Prefer writing dumb code over clever code19. Your manager is your best ally20. Make your manager's life easier21. Understand the big picture behind your tasks22. Contribute to the team (documentation, tech talk, demos, etc.)23. Become the "go-to-person" in a specific area24. Develop your communication skills25. Take breaks when you're stuck on a problem26. Work from your strengths, not your weaknesses27. Take ownership of your career path28. Hang with other devs29. Mentor younger devs30. Diversify the problems you solve31. Find mentors32. Commit to a JavaScript framework & master it33. Constantly think of the user experience34. Be comfortable saying no35. Continuously invest in your skills36. When faced with too much work, reduce the features vs. the quality of the code.37. Strive to understand your collaborators (designers, Backend developers, etc.)157 Comments
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