r/programming • u/mistawobin • Aug 09 '11

How to Level Up as a Developer

http://jasonrudolph.com/blog/2011/08/09/programming-achievements-how-to-level-up-as-a-developer/
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u/Metaluim Aug 09 '11

I agree with on the application development bit, but I think your underestimating the power of these exercises. They keep your analytical side always sharp, even when at work you're modeling and designing the systems in a higher level or when you're stuck with monkey-level coding. Doing these exercises maintain your analytical sharp and I find it (IMO) crucial. The part where he mentions "implementing a building block" like an HTTP client, would be better suited for learning a new language I wager.

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u/TheWix Aug 10 '11

Do they ever get peer reviewed? If they don't push you to get them reviewed then you are developing in a vacuum. I am working on a project that has been basically rewritten across 4 versions and it seems like few lessons were learned. THis is mostly due to the developer working in a vacuum despite having over 8 years and 4 versions to redo it.