10 Tips for Aspiring Developers in 2026
The gap between stuck and employed isn't talent — it's shipping.These 10 tips will change how you approach learning to code. Whether you're just starting out or struggling to break into the industry, these principles will help you build real skills faster.
The tools have changed. Tutorials gave way to AI. But the fundamentals of becoming a real developer haven't.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:42 - Tip 1: You Don't Need to Know Everything
1:54 - Tip 2: Learn How to Learn
3:07 - Tip 3: Perfection is a Trap
4:02 - Tip 4: You'll Never Feel Ready
4:58 - Tip 5: The Real Skill is Problem-Solving
5:56 - Tip 6: Nobody Cares About Your Code
7:00 - Tip 7: Use AI as a Tool, Not a Crutch
8:07 - Tip 8: Build in Public
9:08 - Tip 9: Master the Fundamentals
10:16 - Tip 10: Protect Your Energy
11:18 - Conclusion
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
→ Ship ugly code. Perfect code that never ships helps no one.
→ Learn by building, not by watching tutorials or prompting AI.
→ 90% of juniors who ship weekly get interview callbacks in under 3 months.
→ AI should amplify your understanding, not replace it.
→ Fundamentals compound forever. Frameworks change every 2 years.
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