4 HUGE mistakes to avoid in your first coding job

Spilling my early-career software engineering horror stories... and what I wish I knew then!
Starting your programming career (from web development to mobile) is a huge learning curve. If you keep these tips & career advice in mind, you should have an easier time.
Whether you're watching Javascript tutorials, perfecting your Python, or looking for your first job, you're not alone. You can do this!
00:00 intro
00:12 1. it takes time to ramp up
01:35 2. how to give time estimates (don't)
03:51 3. what your actual job is
04:51 hit walls, then debug
05:26 pack the code
06:29 4. your first job doesn't matter
07:43 YOU CAN DO THIS (a pep talk)

[@Soul-oj4wn]

I'm a self-taught programmer who started their first tech job in Jan. Every single thing you packed in this video spoke to me, thank you so much for the advice. Keep it up!!
BTW all your videos are top quality, really appreciate the effort you put in

[@AdmiralThumbs]

Great advice that feels novel despite tons of software dev self-help content out there!

[@PragyaChawla2076]

amazing production!!:) go David!!

[@davidbruce4399]

Incredible video. Spoke multitudes to me in my current situation! Miss you, you beautiful soul

[@itsdavidmora]

David, fills me with joy to hear it resonates. Miss you, too, sending peace!

[@seanradcomedy]

💯💯💯