778: 11 Habits of Highly Effective Developers

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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!
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  • 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.
  • 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.
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