Explore and Focus
Ester emphasizes the value of immersing oneself in a demanding role early in a career to gain extensive experience quickly. By exploring various aspects of software engineering, from front end to DevOps, individuals can discover their passions and identify areas to avoid. Patrick shares his journey of starting broad before honing in on his interests, highlighting the importance of understanding both what excites you and what doesn’t.In this clip
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Developing People | Ester Le Roux | Beyond Coding Podcast #164
Related Questions
Is it better to focus on one skill or multiple skills at a time—doing one then the next, or doing them both simultaneously—when starting a career in coding, as discussed in the episodes From Contributions to Career: Leo Kettmeir's Path to Deno | Beyond Coding Podcast #169, Generalist vs Specialist, and Starting a Career in Coding // Beyond Coding Podcast #31 - Patrick Akil with Johan Janssen, as well as the clip Balancing Coding and Teaching?
Is it better to focus on one skill or multiple skills at a time—doing one then the next, or doing them both simultaneously—when starting a career in coding, as discussed in the episodes From Contributions to Career: Leo Kettmeir's Path to Deno | Beyond Coding Podcast #169, Generalist vs Specialist, and Starting a Career in Coding // Beyond Coding Podcast #31 - Patrick Akil with Johan Janssen, as well as the clip Balancing Coding and Teaching?