Developer
The essence of an engineer is to combine existing elements to create something completely new or more optimized.
Developers are among the few professions capable of carrying projects solo. Don't be a mindless developer who expects product managers to take care of everything.
Avoiding tasks because they're not documented is a foolish strategy. Famous developers aren't known for their code quality but for the functionality of the programs they create.
Developer Notion
Problem Solving
Becoming a better engineer is about becoming a better pathfinder in problem space.
Algorithms we develop software by
Pathfinding applied to the software solution domain
https://grantslatton.com/software-pathfinding

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7 simple habits of the top 1% of engineers
How elite coders outperform the rest
https://engineercodex.substack.com/p/7-simple-habits-of-the-top-1-of-engineers

Thinking of engineers as interchangeable is a mistake.
Engineers Are Not A Commodity
Hiring big-company experienced executives to your startup is hard but important. Here are our thoughts on why it's challenging, what to look for, what to watch out for, and what actions to take.
https://staysaasy.com/startups/2024/02/17/Engineering-Talent.html


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