My Best Advice After 20 Years of Programming Experience

[@anthonygg_]

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[@werren894]

i am here because primeagen take 1 hour and i don't have time for it.

[@Simple_OG]

Lol same

[@bkachama7223]

same haahahaha

[@sudheertripathi3882]

+1

[@Ctrl_Alt_Elite]

Seriously man, really wanna watch his videos sometimes but i have life to deal with too 😂

[@philomathicdude]

😂

[@Julzaa]

So basically your point is: don't chase the latest tech trends and languages, master one language/tool, and focus on understanding problems and delivering efficient solutions. Solid.

[@iconelias508]

Totally relate! I was caught up chasing new frameworks until I hit the brakes. Going back to computer science basics reminded me why I fell in love with programming in the first place. It's refreshing!

[@denniszenanywhere]

What do you mean by basics?

[@sillymesilly]

@@denniszenanywhereData structures, data types, etc. C encapsulates all of this well

[@SR-ti6jj]

Twitter told me to use nextjs and now I'm stuck in hell

[@_DRACrY]

I think your statement is valid but example is incorrect. Nextjs will put you a few years ahead, it will be actually helpful. Don't do it after sacrificing other things but definately do it eventually.

[@vitiok78]

Wait till next week. They will invent a new shiny

[@_DRACrY]

@@vitiok78 😂, what

[@manofqwerty]

@@_DRACrY new framework every minute

[@Tobsson]

​@@_DRACrY meta frameworks just keep getting released. Every year there are new ones. It's so much technical debt to keep buying in to the hype. I think that is what he means.

[@tooru]

I legit didn't understand whether "noice" was supposed to be "nice" or "noise".

[@ryangamv8]

it's noice noise

[@anoh2689]

nice noise?

[@dj-yv7oi]

The term "noice" is often used as a playful or informal way of saying "nice." It's a variation with a humorous or exaggerated tone and is commonly used in online and casual communication to express approval or admiration. If you come across "noice" in a context where someone is expressing positivity or approval, it's likely intended to mean "nice."

[@louisant1817]

it's nice. As in, "nice to have but not determinant" in this context

[@werren894]

i thought it is noise, just spelling error.

[@lowe7372]

My man dropping wisdom! after 10 years in the field, I couldn't agree more. Discipline is the drug

[@mrkostya008]

Now here's an advice that junior should actually follow: learn whichever stack that'll land you a job, and think about all of these nuances once you get your foot in the industry. No point in following it if you aint actually part of it

[@r.bramaditya1095]

learn php, got it

[@param6759]

the grass is greener where you water it

[@carpediemcotidiem]

00:01 Focus on building skills, not just chasing trends. 01:33 Be cautious of constantly switching languages and frameworks. 03:04 Continuous learning of new frameworks and languages can hinder career growth 05:00 Programming can become mundane over time despite initial excitement. 06:32 Find joy in your goal and solution for long-term motivation 08:20 Efficiency is key in programming and life. 09:50 Choosing the right language is crucial for proficiency and efficiency 11:26 Focus on problem-solving and goals, not just technical skills. Crafted by Merlin AI.

[@Malix_Labs]

I tell that often: When people dunk on Go, they often talk about how much it is boring. Here is our difference. I don't like to code. I like to solve problems.

[@samdroid37]

thanks for the video. I needed to hear something like this. this journey has been so hard. good luck to all of you.

[@karidus6024]

The first 30 seconds so on point hahaha. Got my Arch setup all setup and then saw Nix and switched this week. But I have been sticking strongly to C at the moment right now.

[@TravisTennies]

NixOS is awesome. I love it, but I stick with Debian, which is finally awesome for any level user.

[@theonlyD]

Nix is nice (apparently) I wanted to try it but I'm sticking with good ol Arch as I'm already pursuing too much rabbit holes.

[@adithya2268]

People should stop taking advice from people who are telling how i became a software engineer in 6 months, instead we should take advice from the people who are playing this game for over 2 decades

[@meltygear5955]

I'm gonna add my 2 cents as an absolute nobody on the internet: It's fine to have small goals/solutions to keep yourself motivated. Don't see the drawings and think "oh gotcha, my goal is to work at Netflix". You'll have so much ground to cover that every day will feel like part of a brick towards your dream house - even less than a brick! Also, I get that we're all meant to be efficient, but getting obsessed about efficiency while learning stuff will only boost your stress levels like "oh, I should've understood that and it's been 2 hours but my estimation was 1, fuck am I an idiot?". Chasing efficiency will also lead you to perfectionism "what's the best book that can teach me C++ in 21 days?". I think we obsess over lofty ego-driven goals and multi-tasking so much that we lost track of everything else.

[@gokhanuysal_dev]

I totally agree but I think, without knowing the noise, it is hard to select one because everyone will tell you the bright side of the language but if you take a few shots with other choices your mind will become more clear about your decision. A few shots -> making projects

[@novak8431]

Yes. This is the instruments, you need to know 5% for choosing the right instrument for solving your problem or ahieve the goal the most efficient way!

[@gokhanuysal_dev]

@@novak8431I guess result should be start with a broad understanding of the available options and then deepen your knowledge through practical experience to make the best choice and achieve your goals

[@WebDevCody]

What’s the best way to know the experience level of a dev? see how jaded they are 😂

[@sunraiii]

Generally agree with your notion, but I still believe that trying new languages and technology teaches us how broad the horizon is. Also, most solutions share similar abstractions, which is why learning a new language becomes a lot easier. I've learned php and laravel in a day because I have worked with vue for frontend, mongoose as an ORM and go as a typed language before.

[@dj-yv7oi]

Absolutely, your perspective highlights a crucial aspect of learning new languages and technologies. Exploring diverse programming languages and technologies indeed broadens your understanding of different paradigms, concepts, and approaches. It not only enhances your problem-solving skills but also provides a richer perspective on how software can be developed. Your experience with learning PHP and Laravel in a day due to your previous exposure to Vue for frontend, Mongoose as an ORM, and Go as a typed language exemplifies the interconnected nature of various technologies and the transferable skills between them. This is a testament to the shared abstractions and patterns that often exist across different languages and frameworks. Once you've grasped fundamental programming concepts, transitioning to new tools becomes more accessible, allowing you to adapt quickly. Furthermore, this ability to learn rapidly across languages and technologies is a valuable skill in the ever-evolving field of software development. It enables developers to stay adaptable, pick up new skills efficiently, and be more versatile in their roles. It's clear that your experience aligns with the idea that a solid foundation in programming principles can significantly accelerate the learning curve when venturing into unfamiliar territories.

[@sunraiii]

@@dj-yv7oi Never was a reply more obviously AI written

[@anthonygg_]

😂 correct

[@anthonygg_]

Bro you are not gonna make it

[@sunraiii]

@@anthonygg_ And I'm okay with that :D Love your videos on HTMX btw

[@davidhendriksen]

Totally agree with you Anthony. Too bad there is not that much free content about Golang out there (apart from your channel). It's hard to become a wizard in Go without spending money.

[@jugurtha292]

dude, you need to exercise your brain you dont need tutorials. pick a project go build it stuck check gpt or research how its done elsewhere. you are stuckk in tutorial hell

[@MateoC-f4n]

boot dot dev is a very good investment, but yes I agree, you learn by building. i was in the same position you're, I just picked Go along with a few libraries (echo, ent), and made an entire api without having previously written a single line of go in my life, it just took me 3 days.

[@feolinaresm]

I took this advice so personal that I even started tolerating the sensation of boredom I got from this video instead of going to see what is new when it comes to languages/frameworks, thank you man.

[@savagedoriftu]

anthony you're like that teacher that gives you hard to swallow pills... we all had one in highschool and we hated them, then nowadays we look back and realize that teacher was the only one that actually cared for his students progress.. so glad we have you!

[@harleyspeedthrust4013]

big facts man, although i am at a point where I don't really know what i want. i love mathematics and computer science, and i love building cool things. but I don't know what kind of cool things i want to build yet, besides whatever I'm doing at work (which is pretty cool).

[@useratuserat]

Thank you for your talk. It's really helpful to get me as a beginner from the 'noise' and from being lost among lots of choices...

[@nlulz6267]

Thanks Anthony!

[@SnDTips]

noice

[@stefanbogdanovic590]

Lessons are blessings you should learn through. Good video Antony thank you!

[@anasouardini]

Very realistic; thank you so much.

[@kevinkkirimii]

I like this, the solution is what matters, not the language, in addition, the solution that is simple is almost always bound to win.

[@manee427]

What an amazing and honest video. nice video Anthony 👍👍

[@ArturRozwalak]

Fully agree with you man. Took me ~10 years to get to this point, and yes The end result is the driving force, how we gonna get there, doesn't really matter :D

[@wogvorph]

Not everything is about efficiency. Sometimes you just want to have fun.

[@leo_dipp]

GREAT video man

[@Kats0unam1]

Amazing video. This is so true!

[@billybest5276]

Great video. I have seen a lot of bad developer advice videos and I was clicking this expecting the same. I was proved wrong. Good stuff.

[@TheMrChugger]

Absolutely spot on. As someone with 15 years, can confirm this to be precisely true.

[@CritterPop]

i'm stuck in this phase , some days i just get depressed and not do anything

[@carelterblanche9763]

This is true for everything in life

[@abhisheksingh-mj6kb]

Yes, I will stick with Java. Thanks for the advice.

[@forgotten225522]

The best piece of advice I have ever heard!

[@devtoro5601]

thanks... great advise.

[@iCrimzon]

Damn went from coding goals to we all make mistakes with friends and family philosophy, but this is 100% true, i believe trying new frameworks/languages just for fun or knowledge is worth it but sticking to one thing and getting good at it and ignoring all the new shiny stuff and noise is the best way to reach that said goal

[@saralightbourne]

7:21 omgg that's so beautifully said😍

[@HunterRoMike]

While I agree with most of what you said, I think's it's very important to experiment and grow your professional toolbox. Not saying you should enter full hype-driven development mode and piggy bag every marketed tech out there, but be versatile enough to be able to confidently choose the right tool for the job. That confidence comes from experimenting.

[@DoofyMusic69]

I want to say that I encourage everyone to not only do this with work but also apply it to your life. Goals or desired outcomes give you a sense of direction every day. What to aim for or what to do. Don't feeling stuck? What do you need? X, Y, Z? Then go figure out/search/learn/attain/develop x, y, z and come back to continue the journey. Goals scope and direct your actions. There's so much in the world of software engineering/development that you can apply to your life to help support or improve it.

[@armilorenalansangan]

“the grass is never greener” never thought i’d learn so much from a 13 min video

[@RuslanKovtun]

7:50 - If you have dopamine release only on archiving goals you will be deeply depressed in couple of weeks. God bless you. You should have fun at each moment, not when something is done or ready (lets be honest, it is never ready).

[@eduantech]

The fact that you got to work on the thing, and see progress towards a goal, that releases dopamine. You don't release dopamine only on goal achievement.

[@jordanlapointe4690]

Great vid, great advice. FYI it's spelled "noise", not "noice". "noice" is slang for "nice"/"cool" 😂 (at least in my media bubble)

[@anthonygg_]

I have grammatical skill issues no kidding

[@Uncle_Moris]

Anthony, I need to implement your advice in my DevOps career.

[@GuRuGeorge03]

I do it the opposite way, I jump to a new meta once I sign up to a new job. I learned Java & React in school but my first Job was PHP/Laravel/Jquery. I learned PHP "on-the-job". Then my next job was PHP/Zend Framework/Typescript. That's when I started learning TypeScript and so on.

[@mukeshkuiry849]

absolutely true advice!

[@kdanisme]

Don't really agree on choosing the language you are profficient in. I choose a language based on the solution im tryihng to solve/and or the paradigmes I think will ease my/my teams developement. Using loosly typed language for large scale production systems is in my opinion not a great idea. Nor is writing a neural network in javascript. Or building an http server in c. Profficiency is important but shooting yourself in the foot sucks just as bad as learning a new language.

[@okie9025]

That's true only to an extent. You shouldn't learn a new language only because "it's the best for this one specific thing I need". Pick 2 languages and become proficient in them, instead of learning dozens of other languages, each of which claim to be the best in a specific area. I'm so tired of seeing people write frontend code using Rust or make simple CLI tools using C instead of just Bash.

[@kdanisme]

@@okie9025 I didn't say anything about using the the *best* language for the job. I just said i choose the language based on the problem, it doesn't have to be the best one, just a decent choice based on factors like what me or my team is comfortable most with. Or existing libraries that my organization/company has that i can work with. Or even design patterns like event sourcing, etc...

[@mannion1985]

19 years in dev and i strongly disagree that "this job eventually feels like every other job on the planet". Prior to this i worked in a supermarket, then a restaurant and work literally filled me with dread and sadness, i hated every moment of it and gained absolutely nothing but barely enough money to survive by doing it. 19 years of being fortunate enough to not have to do that anymore has been a blessing, no matter what i'm working on, or how its going.

[@Obie.]

That’s because you like the goal / solution. If you are just coding with no goal, you’ll get bored.

[@ChristopherCordero-up7xq]

So, what language you recommend people that are new into programing to learn? C++?

[@emptycode1782]

anything

[@perebaj]

good content, thanks for that

[@GK-we4co]

Been there, done that. So true.

[@Dan-rx8wf]

I feel like I'm at that stage in my career where I'm bored AF and nothing brings joy except for the pay day and only for that one day 😂VERY GOOD ADVICE!

[@cryptod6976]

That's why Pieter Levels is still coding his 250k MRR businesses with jquery and PHP while soydevs are crying about PHP and js

[@njengathegeek]

Golden advise GG

[@PatrickMetzdorf-n5v]

It's only youtubers and "content creators" who use the term "meta" in this way. Might have been useful to explain what you are referring to. Maybe Paradigm or Trend would have better words for it?

[@tommaso6187]

This is literal gold.

[@vmachacek]

I would say value creation instead of goal/solution but good advice nevertheless

[@frstchan]

I started off with C++ and C# for my first 5 years of dev. Since then its been 100% C# and when I look at Linkedin jobs, I feel I know nothing. I need to learn new languages/frameworks/etc. But at the same time C# can do pretty much anything at this point. Should I just keep going with this?

[@J-Kimble]

Good advice. I have to admit i'm pretty bored after 5-6 years of c#, but truth is my time is probably better spend polishing my skills than learning a new language (currently rust and zig).

[@dj-yv7oi]

It's completely understandable to feel a bit bored or stagnant after several years of working with a specific language like C#. However, your recognition that polishing your existing skills might be a more efficient use of time is a wise perspective. Deepening your expertise in C# can open up new opportunities and challenges within the language itself. You might consider exploring advanced topics, design patterns, or diving into specific frameworks or libraries that you haven't worked with extensively. Additionally, staying updated with the latest features and best practices in the C# ecosystem can keep your skills relevant and valuable. That said, if you still crave variety and want to explore new technologies, Rust and Zig are both excellent choices. They offer unique features and performance characteristics that can complement your existing skills. Perhaps, you can find a balance by gradually incorporating these languages into your projects or exploring side projects where you can experiment with Rust or Zig. This way, you can both polish your current skills and venture into new territories when it feels right for you.

[@eduantech]

Deepening your skills yes, but I think it's worth exploring languages a bit, particularly those that are totally different (Haskell, Clojure), because it expands your horizons on your own lang.

[@isaialcantara]

I've been in this industry for the past three and a half years. All the lessons I've learned about this topic, be them from personal experience or learning from highly experienced coworkers, all boil down to what Anthony is saying. In the end, this is just the truth. No more, no less.

[@alexandreprince914]

I feel your world been in this situation for the past 6 years

[@damaroro]

The grass never greener on the other side, because is an illusion The grass always greener because we are bored

[@lokthar6314]

You just low-key saved my marriage

[@KrishnanshAgarwal]

Genuine advice

[@leifelliott1500]

Haha 7:32 is spot on

[@gordonfreimann]

i dont like Yava or Yavascript personally 😢

[@JohnTube2K]

In other words…. you need to find the signal through the noise.

[@manasandmohit]

Here after prime made this video into an hour long content

[@raindev_]

programming == counting sausages -- Anthony GG

[@Hector221b]

Real💯

[@hk_creations]

anyone tell summary

[@kristun216]

You have to commit to something a framework or a language then go deep. Thats the best way.

[@codertjay]

This is the best

[@gobgobboo]

like this guy

[@rarememe7124]

i'm here for yavascript

[@vitiok78]

This is the best advice but it is hard to follow for young programmers. They almost always want to feel smart so bad that they don't even think about the goal. It is hard to break this wall. Go is the example of a language that is stupidly simple. And it helps to achieve goals faster.

[@dj-yv7oi]

You bring up a very insightful point. The desire to feel smart or use complex technologies can sometimes hinder the focus on the actual goals and efficiency of the solution. Go (often referred to as Golang) is indeed a great example of a language that embraces simplicity and pragmatism, making it efficient and effective for various tasks. The pressure to appear knowledgeable or use advanced tools is common, especially among young programmers who are eager to prove themselves. However, understanding the specific needs of a project and choosing the right tool for the job is a crucial skill. Simple and straightforward solutions, like those offered by Go, can often lead to more maintainable and scalable code. It's essential to encourage a mindset shift from wanting to seem smart to valuing practicality, efficiency, and the ability to deliver solutions effectively. Learning to appreciate the simplicity of a tool and understanding its strengths in solving real-world problems can be a valuable lesson for any programmer, regardless of their experience level. As you mentioned, the goal should always be at the forefront of decision-making in software development.

[@CoolestPossibleName]

My problem is I don't have a clear goal

[@mrrobot-mn6re]

Iam here because he said yava script

[@KingsManIsThere]

It's bending even. 😂😂

[@seya1994]

If you think the grass is always more green out of the fence statement is false, come to Poland

[@aminel2a]

🙌

[@tak68tak]

i agree but Rust is totally different.

[@leonlow9911]

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[@serbington]

Noice 👍

[@mr.daniish]

Noice 🎉

[@tooru]

in 20 years you haven't learned how to pronounce javascript

[@anthonygg_]

😅

[@darshandev1754]

in some languages they pronounce j like y

[@Manhunternew]

It's called impermanence

[@theIbraDev]

*POP* Noice

[@stanislavus]

boost

[@it1860]

2

[@slawtul]

:)

[@gomonmali]

Hey Anthony can we connect over linkedin or discord i have some doubts and questions

[@anthonygg_]

Join discord

[@gomonmali]

@@anthonygg_ I tried multiple times to contact you there

[@gomonmali]

@@anthonygg_ I have tried multiple times to communicate with you on discord

[@worldwide6626]

​@@gomonmali what kind of confidential questions do you have bro?

[@serkane.1732]

Couldnt agree more.. I was telling this all my colleagues. If you cannot deliver or complete project-task, all of these programming knowledge are nothing but bullshit.

[@deniyii]

noice

[@SinghinCA]

Amazing insight. But I could't agree that pick any language for solution. Language matters when you can save millions dollars for cloud bill with picking right language.

[@vasiliigulevich9202]

We learn langu❤ages for their concepts, paradigms and patterns. Without knowing and experiencing wide range of related topics , you can't be proficient in any single one. This can be replaced by formal education, but only to a certain extent. Without a breadth knowledge such focused professionals do not even know if they are doing something wrong or unnecessary. For example, C is often used in OO way, which is easier to learn via Java. Resource leaks are much easier to detect and manage in Garbage Collected languages once you have some experience in C++. Learn at least one languge of each family, even if you don't intend to use them.