The SECRETS to becoming a GREAT software engineer

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00:00 For the love of coding
01:19 Depth over breadth
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[@hassan_codes]

On the issue of debugging, I'd like to advice programmers to READ their error messages correctly. Its very easy to skim over error messages and understand what we think the error message is saying instead of actually reading it to the T. Error messages may be similar but likely not the same so always READ your messages carefully, it will save you a lot of headache.

[@mehmetbulut1553]

You are so objective and experienced. You are gem in KZbin compared to other balloons who only care being watched more.

[@ahmedhosny4910]

Just wow how you organized these less talked about topics into this small video , thanks utsav keep up the awesome content

[@shaunpx1]

As an engineer, I absolutely agree with everything you said, great video. In addition, I would like to offer another piece of advice which I did not hear extensively discussed. It is very important for developers / engineers to learn how to debug their code properly since it can save them a lot of time understanding the fundamental concepts of going through a stack trace, reading the code, and isolating problems by running breakpoints in both the IDE and the browser dev-tools. Also, reading code, especially on major projects with lots of legacy code, will improve your programming skills like reading books.

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[@kevinpatel5106]

This was great, thanks for sharing Utsav!

[@ColorHoles]

I stumbled across your channel for MacBook reviews, but this video is absolute gold! Thank you.

[@ArbindYadav-oc3zg]

This is really informative and well groomed. Thanks for the information as well as advice and much needed one at this time :)

[@codingwannabe]

This video was of amazing, in depth quality. You deserve a sub, a like and a comment (something I'm usually too lazy to do). Hope your channel continues to grow.

[@Fernandodamasiol]

amazing content, the first channel that I turned on the notifications, thank you for share your knowledge.

[@RPWPA]

This was very lovely. Thank you for the insights.

[@pablourbanohernandezvizcarra]

Great video, always I watch your videos because you are one of the unique KZbinrs that always says the truth, focus in a one language, build projects is better than learn programming languages. Great advices, thank Utsav I am waiting your next video.

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[@RedOctober46]

I am a semi-burned out experienced software engineer and your videos are helping me get back some of that lost motivation and drive.

[@pochta1000]

Very informative and wise. Thanks a lot !

[@alextjiju]

As always GREAT CONTENT!! 👍

[@michelpohl1019]

Very good advice! :)

[@richardledesma9020]

great stuff!

[@codescype]

Thank you🙇🏾‍♂ once again Utsav

[@mr.suryab]

Great video Utsav Dai . Cheers 🎉🎉

[@Mar444_]

Another awesome video!! Thank you for sharing this knowledge🎉 pure wisdom and actionable steps… going to start stubbing my tests first😅😄😆

[@maclarel]

Speaking as someone in this space with no degree - it's certainly harder to get in the door without one, but once you're in it doesn't really matter. With that said, the immigration scenario is an enormous headache depending on where you're heading, and depending on the sponsorship aspect. Having a degree makes both significantly easier in my experience.

[@juliusarieskannehjr2172]

This is very educative, especially for young Software Engineers like me who are just starting their career journey. Thanks for this million dollars lessons sir!

[@devin14892]

Another great video

[@AliRaza-zj7uh]

Great and very informative video.

[@abiodun2635]

Have been looking for something like these for a long time, because I usually feel sad if I see that I can't even come up with an idea, but with what you said now am happy. You can look for solution online but never copy the same thing.

[@jamesh4129]

Best channel on KZbin for aspiring or junior devs

[@kamboj65]

Really great content as always. Since i started to watch your youtube videos it really had a great impact for my professional career. Before that i did not have any roadmap to follow but nowadays i am reading a lot of books that are recommended by you. Thanks you Utsav :)

[@tofahub]

This is so wholesome and enjoyable

[@laylachisom8996]

Thank for this gem

[@polaw7204]

Great and practical advice 👌, avoid distraction, work with others, take breaks and have fun

[@dundamwape]

I'm a beginner at software engineering, and this video is really helpful.

[@srijas2215]

Wow, that was very insightful. Thank you. Where can we find good mentors? I am new.

[@SAIBHARGAVVARANASI]

This is one of the best videos I've watched in a long time. I work as SWE for one of the top companies and yet I feel the imposter syndrome once in a while.

[@Raginputhiyadth]

Amazing video

[@CODEDSTUDIO]

Great and educative video as always, thanks

[@Juzzyjuzzy]

You are an absolute legend.

[@beeplove7]

Thank you so much

[@surendharutube]

Been following you from the beginning of your when you started your channel. Great Content for Software Engineers. BTW, Which country did you grew up from ?

[@oloidhexasphericon5349]

Could you share your perspective/ advice on the current market conditions ? Some of us are really worried !

[@muhammadzuhairaskari7924]

thanks 👍

[@shanksatutube]

Mental health is important ✨️

[@ilronin804]

Thank you

[@kailashkandel8287]

GGMU brother!

[@tanishqrajput8082]

Plz make a video on your other income sources as a software engineer.

[@slimyslice]

now I am applying for work as I am doing my internship and it's very challenging especially when you don't have that specialist tittle and a CS degree as I am still in the process of finishing my studies...the job specs sometimes are insane for example they will say level entry job but they want 3 to 5 years experience or azure or AWS certifications it's really frustrating...hopefully I will pull through, the other time I got a call for a C developer job even though I used it in my 42 curriculum still it was crazy how he wanted more than 5 years experience in an enterprise environment.

[@johnpinheiro6211]

Aáä11

[@LuigiZambetti]

Could you create a video explain the better learning path to become a .NET developer?

[@Chris_EN]

What was the first language you got proficient/confident in utsav?

[@zachintech5590]

What’s the difference between a full stack engineer and a software engineer. If they are both working on web applications. Why there is such a difference??

[@pavankumarbontha]

Hey Utsav, I recently completed my High School this year and am taking a few months break before going to university. Can you please suggest to me on how to build projects for me to have a successful job. Also please help me get internships. Hope you read my comment.

[@nkwejusticemapoulo2208]

That sounded like a nice rap at the beginning of the video "I've coding for 10 years now"

[@poohshmoo9892]

Vindows... can't get over it

[@kidkwlify]

How do you find a mentor outside your team?

[@henriqueb5637]

What is this about a degree? A recommendation? I don’t get it. Are you saying that if I don’t have a degree I should go get one because it would be worth it?

[@sayedtheidiot]

Hi utsav I'm really worried about cs career Would you please explain me what is happening currently. They are freezing recruitment. Even they fired huge amount of employees.

[@manojboganadham9071]

Just curious, did you read all the books behind you completely?

[@azizbibitov266]

Great

[@croacc8648]

Dude I am 23 and software dev but I am so shitty. Thanks for the vid.

[@pradhyumnakandamuru]

Ditch the Mouse ❤

[@ojomudamola6674]

I want to learn JavaScript and react native for mobile I think I am good with this only? Started already.

[@Al-Ateek01]

maaaan increase bit rate in video

[@ojomudamola6674]

Do you think I should learn flutter or JavaScript. I know basics of JavaScript already?

[@AdityaSingh-nu8cv]

watch the intro at 1.25x man it feels like rap 😂

[@prathameshnaik9764]

❣️🙏🏼

[@Jrrs2007]

His advertisements are sooo insincere, good advice for juniors

[@kenesufernandez1281]

❤❤❤👍

[@Souljacker7]

I've been working remotely for 20 years and none of the companies I worked for cared about degrees. Ever. I also found that from the ones who require in their role description, most will ignore it if you are skilled enough

[@hassan_codes]

I beg to disagree. Knowing more than one programming language is almost a requirement to thrive in the job market today.

[@EngineeringwithUtsav]

If you know multiple programming languages well, great! The point in the video is you’d be better off knowing one thoroughly than having surface knowledge on a few.

[@avishekojha6422]

🇳🇵🇳🇵🇳🇵

[@gronccoravioli]

second

[@AnuragMishra-ws4zc]

First

[@tonykalavanal]

third

[@justaemptymall]

The answer is not watching this type of video and actually start coding and trying out and eventually also finding interest in a little math at the same time. You can't learn by listening others. We live in a time where everyone can pretend to be something online and make profit off others.

[@gwho]

what an insanely clickbaity title. downvoted.

[@Mikenight120]

This man deserves million of subs! Great content as always Utsav🦾