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From Day One to Month Eight: Looking Back at My First Week as a Dev
Eight months ago, I started my very first dev job. I was full of excitement, nerves, imposter syndrome, and coffee. So much coffee. I actually wrote this blog post during my first week – wide-eyed and overwhelmed, trying to take in every single detail. But I never hit publish (classic me). So, 8 months later,…
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What Not to Do as a New Developer (And What to Do Instead)
Starting a new role can feel like navigating a minefield. You’re figuring out where everything is, who everyone is, and what on earth you’re actually meant to be doing. It’s a lot. So, let’s take a breath, step back, and get you prepped for day one. Here are a few things to not do—and what…
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From Beginner to Junior Dev: My Journey into Coding
Have you ever felt stuck in a job that drained your soul, with no clear way out? That was me, just a year ago. Today, I’m gearing up to start my first role as a junior developer—proof that even the most unexpected journeys can lead to incredible places. I was stressed, with no passion or…
The Ditzy Developer 