Discover valuable career advice in this 16-minute video where developer Philipp Lackner shares 10 essential insights he wishes he knew earlier in his development journey. Learn why requirements aren't set in stone, how perception often outweighs reality, and why code reviews are more valuable as learning opportunities than bug-catching tools. Explore counterintuitive wisdom about not treating senior developers as infallible, understanding that best practices vary by context, and recognizing that most online developer disagreements focus on a small percentage of topics. Gain perspective on prioritizing personality development alongside technical skills, finding fulfillment beyond just coding, and the importance of exchanging ideas with peers. The video includes a detailed breakdown of all ten pieces of advice with timestamps for easy navigation.
10 Things I Would've Taught My Younger Self About Development
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - 1. Requirements are not requirements
01:28 - 2. Nobody is waiting for you
02:12 - 3. Perception Matters more than reality
03:07 - 4. Code reviews rarely catch bugs but are great for learning
05:07 - 5. Don’t take a senior as the sole source of truth
05:53 - 6. Best Practices are rarely universal
07:16 - 7. People online agree on 90% of things and clash over the remaining 10 %
09:36 - 8. Focus on personality over hard skills
11:47 - 9. Don’t base your enjoyment on just writing code
14:19 - 10. Exchange ideas with others
15:55 - Outro
Taught by
Philipp Lackner
