Some good qualities a good developer should show!

1. to become a
great Developer
- Vinay Rajadhyaksha
HOW

2. Be Curious
Be curious like a child.
Ask why for every ‘whatever’ you are doing.
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3. Read
Books, articles, blogs.
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4. Practice
Practice, practice, practice.
Write code.
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5. Maintain a blog
Post code/your findings on your blog.
Nothing is more impartial than a stranger’s criticism.
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6. Purely Tech skills ≠ Good Developer
Pure tech skills are not enough.
Add soft skills to your repertoire.
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7. Become a brand
Find out your strengths.
Identify ways to show them in a positive light.
Differentiate.
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8. Leave a positive imprint
Whenever you interact with people, you leave an impression.
Try to leave a positive impression.
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9. Treat subordinates with respect
Superiors / Peers always get our respect.
Treat subordinates/support staff with respect.
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