Your Coding Teacher

What is the golden rule of creating great code? There are no rules. Coding is a creative process. To create great code you need to be in flow. Remove all distractions.

Compiling on the first try is the real a flex

Every great coder became great the exact same way: the way of doing everything opposite of the standard advice. Enough with the "shiny object syndrome": the latest framework, the newest database, etc. Focus on mastering the fundamentals of programming first.

"Programming isn't about what you know; it's about what you can figure out.” —Chris Pine

"How do I learn to code?" You learn to code by doing it wrong.

Don't lose momentum. It is always harder to restart than it is to just keep going.

Book learning is a waste without experience. This is why you must practice at your computer when you study programming.

How to learn to code 1. Get a pen and paper, and write down everything every excuse why you cannot learn to code. 2. Throw that piece paper to the garbage bin. 3. Remove all distractions: phone, TV, music, etc. 4. Focus only on learning one thing at a time You'll thank me later

As a developer, you don't get paid 6 figures to type fast. You get paid to think before you type.

Coding 24/7 mentality is overrated, Coding 4 hours/day with intese focus is underrated.

This is how you get a salary of $0k this year: Don't learn to code.

Being able to adapt to any environment is the mark of a true programming master

"In what programming language is this awesome app written?" Said no paying customer ever. Focus on what matters.

Frontend dev: Hello World! Backend dev: Hello Server Fullstack dev: Hello StackOverflow...

"How do I stay motivated all the time?" You don't need to stay motivated all the time. Don't rely on motivation. Rely on discipline.

Signs of a BAD programmer: - Arrogance - Lack of empathy - Lack of patience - Doesn't learn from mistakes - Uses the same language for every task

Reading other's people code is free. Writing code is free. You are losing a lot of money and opportunities for being lazy.

Make this year the year where you finally move past "Hello World!".

30 minutes of coding will do more for your programming skills and bank account than 30 minutes of watching tutorials.

The best programmers I've worked with always start with a requirements.txt first.