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how to become a better developer?

There are many ways to improve your skills as a developer. Here are a few suggestions that may help you become a better developer:

Practice, practice, practice: The more you code, the better you'll get. So make an effort to set aside time to code regularly, whether it's working on small projects on your own or participating in coding challenges or hackathons.

Learn from others: Seek out guidance and mentorship from more experienced developers, and be open to learning from their experiences and mistakes. Consider joining a developer community or participating in a study group to learn from others and get feedback on your work.

Stay up to date: Technology is constantly changing, so it's important to stay current with the latest tools, languages, and best practices. Make an effort to regularly learn new things and keep your skills fresh.

Write clean, well-organized code: Good code is easy to read, understand, and maintain. Pay attention to code style guides and make an effort to write code that is clear and organized.

Test your code: Testing your code is essential to ensure that it works as intended and doesn't contain any bugs or errors. Make sure to test your code thoroughly and debug any issues that you find.

By following these suggestions and being proactive about your learning and development, you can become a better developer and continue to improve your skills over time.

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José Pablo Ramírez Vargas

I have only one rule to follow: Don't copy and paste code for the purposes of implementing the functionality elsewhere. Basically, be a DRY advocate.

By forbidding yourself from the cancer that is copying and pasting, you start learning clever ways of organizing code, i. e. design patterns. This alone will skyrocket your programming abilities.