[guntherhermann]

Our job is to think about problems and solve them, I'm in completely agreement with GP

[flir]

If you were going to generalize your hard-won knowledge and pass it on to a junior, what would you say?

[ryandrake]

"Draw the rest of the fucking owl"[1]

1: https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/how-to-draw-an-owl

[guntherhermann]

"Keep at it, it can be frustrating at times but if you keep studying and practicing how to become a better developer, you will become one"

There are no shortcuts in life. You need to work at it. Cognizant practice got me there, and I think it will get you there, too.

I get people asking me how to become a programmer all the time -- and I always say the same thing: You can't talk about it, you need to do it. You need to write programs, writing software will make you a better programmer.

Have opinions on how to write good software, be open about these opinions, but also be aware that they could be bad opinions, misinformed, or lacking greater context.