How to Tell If You’re Actually Growing as a Developer
Growth as a developer is rarely obvious while it is happening. These signals help you tell whether you are actually progressing or just staying busy.
Essays
Longer form reflections on leadership, career, and the parts of work nobody really prepares you for.
Why Speed Is Overrated Early in a Developer Career
Speed is often praised early in a developer career. This is why optimizing for speed too soon can quietly limit growth and long-term impact.
7 Career Mistakes Early Developers Make That Quietly Slow Their Growth
Most early developer career mistakes are quiet ones. These habits feel productive at first, but they often slow growth without anyone noticing.
How to Stop Feeling Behind as a Developer and Start Making Intentional Progress
Feeling behind is common in an early or mid-career developer role. This is how to replace vague anxiety with clear, intentional progress that actually compounds.
Why “Always Be Learning” Is Bad Career Advice for Early Developers
Always be learning” sounds like good advice. For early developers, it often creates anxiety, distraction, and shallow growth. Here is a better way to think about learning.