The Junior Developer Mindset: Grit Over Mastery
When seeking a job as a junior developer, focus on demonstrating basic knowledge and the ability to learn. Employers value persistence, patience, and eagerness to learn over complete mastery of all concepts.
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I love this video because even after almost 2 years of practicing coding, I don’t feel like a master of the craft, and I thought there was something wrong with me. It’s good to know that there’s always something to learn, and that’s okay.
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