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829: 14 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

829: 14 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner

Scott and Wes share 14 game-changing tips they wish they’d known earlier in their web dev careers. From embracing tools to learning by doing, these insights will help you level up your skills faster! Show Notes Welcome to Syntax! Brought to you...

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats · Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

October 2, 202450m 37s

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Scott and Wes share 14 game-changing tips they wish they’d known earlier in their web dev careers. From embracing tools to learning by doing, these insights will help you level up your skills faster!

Show Notes
  • 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
  • 02:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
  • 03:45 13 Web Development Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner.
  • 03:49 Number 1 - No one is all-knowing.
  • 05:39 Number 2 - People with extremely strong opinions.
  • 11:13 Number 3 - Using tools to help you isn’t a bad thing.
  • 12:34 Number 4 - Approach new technology with a mixed dose of skepticism and open-mindedness.
  • 16:05 Number 5 - Things make more sense the more you actually use them.
  • 18:40 Number 6 - Willingness to change your mind is a strong skill.
  • 20:06 Number 7 - Doing is better than reading or watching.
  • 22:29 Number 8 - Asking questions is good.
  • 26:45 Number 9 - Everyone doesn’t learn the same.
  • 30:41 Number 10 - You don’t need a SAAS for everything.
  • 35:53 Number 11 - You don’t need to worry about scale.
  • 37:49 Number 12 - Learning the fundamentals will always pay off.
  • 40:07 Number 13 - Working in public will make you more hireable.
  • 42:48 Number 14 - You can interview without accepting a job offer.
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