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The document provides five tactics for becoming a better coder: 1) Plan to overcome limitations and distractions when coding; 2) Don't stop at a single iteration of code, rewrite it multiple times to improve; 3) Always have side projects to learn new skills; 4) Learn multiple coding languages to expand your perspective; 5) Consult more experienced coders and read their code for new ideas.

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The document provides five tactics for becoming a better coder: 1) Plan to overcome limitations and distractions when coding; 2) Don't stop at a single iteration of code, rewrite it multiple times to improve; 3) Always have side projects to learn new skills; 4) Learn multiple coding languages to expand your perspective; 5) Consult more experienced coders and read their code for new ideas.

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(Published article—under a pseudonym—can be found here:

https://medium.freecodecamp.org/five-great-tactics-for-becoming-a-better-coder-5c6da86ab0d0)

How to keep learning and become a better coder


Coding has come a long way since the days of Robert Taylor and ARPANET and Sir Tim
Berners-Lee and CERN—and it continues to advance. When it comes to mastering the
art of coding, there is always room for improvement. The better you can code, the more
options you're likely to have in your career. It's important that you don't let yourself get
complacent with where you're at and that you constantly strive to learn more and keep
pace with developments and community.

The following are five great tactics you should incorporate into your learning practices so
that you can constantly become a more effective coder.

Plan out how you're going to overcome limitations and distractions


Let’s start with the basics. One of the most important things you need to do to raise on
your coding abilities is know what you need to work on. There is so much to learn when it
comes to coding, but every coder usually has some task or language in particular that he
or she struggles with. Knowing what you don't know can sometimes be hard in coding if
you're not pushing yourself often and trying to do new things.

If you’re just getting started, you might start with learning JavaScript. It’s the standard web
platform language, is the most popular in terms of usage, and is commonly used for mobile
app creation. You could try a bootcamp to expand your skills set; these can get expensive,
so only commit if you’re truly invested and want someone to report to.

Something to consider also is where you’re coding. Georgia Institute of Technology


released a study that found online developers take about ten to fifteen minutes to get back
in the flow of work if interrupted. Plan for how to eliminate controllable distractions like
social media, background noises, and so on. Make a good environment conducive to
focus, in whatever ways work best for you.

Don't stop with just one iteration or example


You'll never perfect your coding abilities if you write code until it works and just stop, or if
you copy and paste without learning why something works. It's a good idea to get into the
habit of writing code three times to perfect your work and understanding before you call a
project complete. You might also write your code by hand. This may sound
counterintuitive—computer code via pencil and paper—and will more than likely take a bit
more time, handwriting code sharpens your proficiency at any level.

Code can almost always be improved upon. Improve your coding by rewriting it to work
faster, to be more reliable, or to make it easier to document. If you really want to be a
master coder, you should get into the habit of throwing code out after it's complete and
starting over. This way, you know that your final product, after the third time writing code
to fulfill the spec, will be as good as possible and your grasp of it firm.
Always have a project in the works, especially with new code
In addition to your routine work, you should have projects and challenges in the works at
all times that pushes your bounds and allows you to grow as a coder. Try to always be
doing something you have never done before in your programming experience so you're
consistently learning.

It's easy to master a few sets of skills that allow you to fulfill your role, and then be tempted
to stop there. But you should have side projects that will allow you to work on some area
of coding that's problematic for you and that you haven't yet mastered.

Build side projects as you learn new material. Personal goals and projects are often the
best starting points for experimenting with new subjects, languages, and techniques.

Avoid only learning one language


Each programming language has its own unique advantages and disadvantages. Don't
fall into the bad habit of thinking one language reigns supreme and all the others are more
or less useless and unworthy of understanding.

Learning another language gives you a new perspective and could help you to handle
projects down the road with greater expertise. Some of the many new languages you could
start working on that you might not yet be familiar with include C/C++, Ruby, Python,
Django, Pascal, and NodeJS. Learning other coding languages, with different approaches
and viewpoints, offer you a chance to think about problems from multiple angles. Expand
your mind and creativity.

A helpful resource for coders with this learning process is coding coach. This is a robust
training program with detailed procedures that will help you learn languages along the
way.

Consult other more experienced coders whenever possible


You can learn so much by taking part in projects with fellow coders—for example, among
IT staffing at your organization—who are more skilled and experienced than you. This
way, you can ask those with more experience for assistance and explanations when you
encounter some task or issue that you're unfamiliar with. Another useful approach is to
consult online resources and solutions; simply Google questions and learn from people
on Reddit, YouTube, blogs, or CodeAcademy, among many others.

When you work with other skilled coders—in-person and online—make sure you read their
code. Reading code produced by better coders is a great way to expand your horizons
and see how others with more skill tackle tasks that you would have handled differently.

Network and partner with those whose skills you admire and wish to acquire. When you
work on projects with better coders, you get to learn new things while being paid. And as
you work to elevate your skills, explore the breadth and wealth of online resources out
there, ready to be consulted.

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