Some tips for becoming a hardcore programmer

Becoming a core programmer or technical role model is both a great responsibility and a great career opportunity, but the process is difficult.

There is a big difference between taking responsibility for yourself and your work and shifting as much responsibility as possible from your team.

Many programmers are very good at their jobs, but when they are promoted to the leadership position of core development, they are overwhelmed and confused because they are not prepared for the additional responsibilities involved.

As a jack of all trades with many years of professional experience, I want to share with you some things I think are useful.

Why do you want to be a *** developer?

Before you can even think about dealing with the problems that come with being a top developer, you first have to be a top developer.

And before you become a top developer, first you need to answer why.

Why do you want to be a top developer?

Is this a quest for self?

Is it because you think you can make more money or have a higher prestige?

Or is it because you want to care, lead and inspire people to do their best work?

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You can be motivated by ego, by a desire to make more money or rise to the top, but if you want to be successful—and stay successful—your motivation should be based on a desire to help others, lead them to victory, and inspire them to do the best work they can.

If your only goal is money and power, then you will not only be a bad top developer, but you will also not enjoy the job because the extra work and responsibilities will gradually overwhelm the excitement of your new position.

I am not saying this to discourage you. There is nothing wrong with being ambitious and having aspirations. The key is to be moderate and have the right direction.

The way to become the most effective top developer is to make your team better, and then the rewards will follow.

Putting rewards and reputation first will only have a negative impact on your team.

Become a *** developer

OK, so do you really want to be a top developer — even though it might be a thankless job and you might not even get a pay raise?

If your answer is yes, let’s talk about what to do.

First, you have to realize that you can be a top developer even without being formally awarded the title.

Leadership is not something you can acquire simply by having a title.

Leaders are leaders because people follow them, not because they are appointed to a position. Power can be given, but leadership can only be earned. You can be an authority without leadership, and you can be a leader without authority. In fact, some of the most effective leaders are those who have no authority from their superiors because they don't need it.

According to this statement, being a top developer is more about earning the respect and trust of the team, which is more important than anything else.

To become a top developer, you need to demonstrate not only your technical skills, but also your ability to foster relationships, encourage, build a sense of synergy, and inspire people.

A true ***, no matter what form it takes, can bring everyone together and pull them together to move forward in a common direction.

Here are some characteristics that I think a good technical leader should have:

• Responsible
• Full of energy
• Good at technology
• humble
• Have a firm belief
• Good communication skills
• reliable

If you want to become a top developer, then you need to focus on developing these features and also improve your soft skills.

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The best top developers can not only point us in the right technical direction, but also inspire us to grow, allowing us to do our work better, and they can keep the interests of the team in mind without being partial, so we can rest assured and trust them.

The most successful entrepreneurs help everyone become more successful.

If you want to be a top developer, first you can imagine what kind of team leader you want, and then act like that person.

Forget the political games, find a way to provide useful service to others, start taking action now, don't be bossy or self-righteous, stay humble and sincere to help other members of the team.

What it means to be a top developer

How to be a top developer and how to become a top developer are actually the same thing, so the following advice applies not only to those who have already reached the top of the top developer, but also to those who want to become top developers.

Now let’s talk about the most important job of a developer…

…set his or her team up for success.

Not only should the team be successful, but every individual in the team should also be successful as much as possible.

If you want to be a great top developer, your primary job—and the most important thing you can do—is to make as many people around you successful as possible.

If you can do this, then you have succeeded.

But how to do it?

Lead by example

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Be sure to lead by example at the beginning.

Don't tell others what to do, show them how to do it. Do what you want others to do first, and then let them understand why it is beneficial to do so.

Don't use coercion or inducement, and don't argue until you are red in the face. If you really want to motivate everyone, then you should show them first, and use actual actions and results to prove to everyone that your method is the best.

If you want the developers in your team to write better code, then you must first write better code yourself, and your efforts to do so are visible to the eyes. Only in this way can the coding standards you set be convincing. Because when they see your code, they will be inspired and willing to write code of the same quality and understandability as yours.

If you want developers on your team to write unit tests or practice test-driven development, it is best for you to not only lead by example, but also to demonstrate with concrete results that the approach you recommend is the best. This requires walking the talk and being down-to-earth. Simply preaching that you have heard or read the so-called best way will not work.

If you want developers on your team to develop their skills and personal development, then you should be a role model. You should spend more time than others learning new things and share what you learn with others. You should write some blogs to share your learning progress and encourage others to learn together.

The point is, if you want others to follow you, you have to lead by example.

Dare to take responsibility

When *** makes a mistake, who should be held responsible?

Yes, it is ***.

When team members make mistakes, who is responsible?

Yes, it’s still ***.

If you want to be a top developer, you have to take responsibility, not only for your own mistakes, but also for the mistakes made by others on your team.

I know that many people don’t agree with this from the bottom of their hearts. I also know that when I suggest that everyone take responsibility for other people’s mistakes, most people will sneer, but I still have to tell the truth.

If you're not willing to take responsibility -- and I mean full responsibility -- for your team's mistakes, then you shouldn't be a top developer.

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But this doesn't mean you can't be a good team player. It doesn't mean you can't contribute to the success of the team and help others improve.

I'm just saying that if you want to be a top developer, then you have to be prepared - and willing - to take responsibility for your team's failures.

A good *** will gladly accept this responsibility.

A good leader takes sole responsibility and shields the team from blame, so that team members are free to take risks and so that team members don't waste extra time covering for others.

Like I said before, leadership positions are not for everyone.

Oh, now there’s one more responsibility to take.

Guess who will be credited for the team’s success?

***?

No. This is a unilateral agreement that is established by convention.

Yes, the leader is primarily responsible for the team's success, but he or she never takes all the credit.

Instead, a good leader attributes success to the team.

Remember when I said being a top developer is a thankless job?

Facilitate communication

A good top developer is not only responsible for the actions of the team, but also acts as an advocate to other teams, management, business people, and anyone else who needs to interact.

This doesn’t mean that the top developer is the only one communicating with people outside the team, but the top developer is often the one responsible for communicating the team’s vision and ideas to others, especially non-technical people.

As a top developer, you must be able to clearly and effectively communicate technical solutions to non-technical people while avoiding conflict.

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This is not an easy thing to do, especially when you have bad news to tell. People tend to be angry at the messenger.

The best way to communicate with "the business" is to first make sure you have a clear understanding of the specific progress of the software you are building and the technical challenges you are facing.

The better you understand what's going on, the easier it will be to communicate it to others.

This means that you need to constantly understand what everyone is doing and what challenges they are facing, and you need to translate it into non-technical terms when explaining it.

This takes practice, but is an essential skill for top developers since much of the software they are building requires communication with stakeholders and customers.

This becomes even more difficult when you need to point out why a certain “business” idea is not feasible or is not the right solution to the problem at hand.

It’s easy to succumb to authority — and then either promise something you can’t deliver, or agree to a solution you don’t agree with — but there are certainly people who have the courage to boldly oppose anyone who stands against your technological superiority, but you have to stand your ground and be fearless.

Good ace developers understand the business need, can empathize with the non-technical reasoning behind a decision or position, and then present a clear, rational argument that leads to a proposed solution.

Good top developers know when to compromise - maybe not the best, but to avoid unnecessary conflict - and when to stand firm in order not to overload the team or commit to tasks that cannot be delivered.

Excellent *** developers can facilitate communication between the team and other departments.

Help everyone to achieve ***

***The most beneficial impact a developer can have on a team is that their presence improves the execution of other developers.

If you want to be a good top developer, then you not only need to constantly promote your own personal development, but you must also inspire others to improve with you.

As a top developer, you should spend time every day learning and reading the latest technologies and trends to keep up with the current development of technical skills as much as possible. You should make sure that you understand the technology your team is using as thoroughly as possible - if possible - so that you can be a reliable support for your team and you can confidently guide them in a better technical direction.

Likewise, you should encourage your team members to develop and advance their own skills. You should give them the resources to do this. You should share what you are learning and mentor team members to help encourage them to grow professionally.

You should do everything you can to ensure your team has what it needs to succeed, but you should also demonstrate that you personally care about their personal success and growth.

Your concern will attract their attention, and they will be more likely to complete their work tasks at a higher level.

Becoming a top developer is not an easy task

I mentioned at the beginning of this post that you have to ask yourself if you really know what it means to be a top developer, or if you really want to be one.

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It's not easy, it can be thankless, and it can involve a lot of sacrifice, but if you care about the success of others and are willing to invest the time and energy to help them do that, then you have the potential to be a great *** developer.

However, if you are only seeking a higher position, or the power to tell others what to do, or if your motivation is entirely based on the salary increase that will come from becoming a top developer, then you will find yourself struggling in this position.

So, think carefully about whether you really want to be a top developer, and if you have made up your mind, then be humble, take responsibility, and do everything in your power to make your team - and its members - as successful as possible.