778: 11 Habits of Highly Effective Developers
Jun 05, 2024•51 min
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Episode description
Today, Scott and Wes dive into the 11 habits of effective web developers, from understanding stakeholder goals to maintaining a work-life balance. We’ll explore the importance of continuous learning, having a problem-solver mentality, and being empathetic towards coworkers and users—let’s get into it!
Show Notes- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 00:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 01:24 Denver weather is something else.
- 02:15 Habit #1: You understand stakeholder and business goals.
- 05:34 Habit #2: You’re curious and always learning.
- 07:43 Habit #3: You have an open mind about new technology.
- 11:29 Habit #4: You ask for help.
- 13:43 Habit #5: You help others.
- 16:51 Chicken drumsticks.
- 17:35 Habit #6: You have a “problem solver” mentality.
- 24:44 Hose repair.
- 26:02 Habit #7: You have fun with what you do.
- 29:56 Habit #8: You understand work-life balance.
- 33:18 Habit #9: You are empathetic to your co-workers and users.
- 37:19 Habit #10: You pay attention to detail.
- 41:18 Habit #11: You’re part of the community.
- 45:55 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
- Scott: Solar Lanterns.
- Wes: Ninja Obstacle Course.
- Scott: Syntax on YouTube.
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