Bookmarks

A list of articles, videos, and sites that have resonated with me.

• Mindset of successful Programmers (Video)
  This video really hits home – I’ve always struggled with having unrealistic expectations for myself and have wasted a lot of time spending time learning reading about writing software instead of… actually writing software.

• How to get out of tutorial hell (Video)
  Choc full of great tips for getting some momentum building towards writing software.

• Software Engineering Anxiety (Video)
  A short overview of two potential sources of anxiety that software engineers face and tips for dealing with them.

• Read the docs like a book (Article + Video)
  Want to get ahead? RTFM.

• Your Approach to Programming Is Wrong (Video)
  As the producer writes, this is advice I wish I would have drilled into my head sooner.

• Performance Doesn’t Matter…Until It Does (Video)
  A Theo rant on trade-offs between iteration speed vs. correctness and performance in the various stages of building a product.

• Most tech content is bullshit (Article)
  “Don’t consume. Create. Ask questions. Stay curious.”

• Stop Taking Programming Notes (Video)
  “Default to code, leverage applied learning, get those hands dirty.”