Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or senior developer, here are things to keep in mind in your software development journey.

1. Languages are just tools
The awareness of the subject will save you a lot. Learning several programming languages/frameworks will take you nowhere if you are not focusing on solving problems with the language. Choose a language, learn and solve problems with it. Ensure you learn a new language and use it to solve real-life problems. Programming is all about the thought process (how you think).

2. Understand the underlying concepts
Focusing on providing solutions is not enough. Understanding the basic fundamental concepts of programming is the core. It is advisable to learn global concepts like Variable Declaration, Basic Syntax, Data Type and Structures, Flow Control Structures (Conditionals and loops), Functional Programming, Object-Oriented Programming, Debugging, IDEs and Coding Environments.

3. Complex Is Better Than Complicated
Simple is better than complex however, developing complex solutions is not a problem as long as it is understood by the end-users or fellow developers.

4. Never Panic
Whenever you are unable to submit work within the set deadline, don’t panic or copy-paste code from the internet without understanding. Relax and take a break and the solutions or how to solve the problem might come fresh to your mind again.

5- Build a routine of continuous learning
Always be learning something new and seeking more knowledge. Learn a wide variety of things, not only those related to your current stack. Seek new ways of doing things and new experiences. Always be up to date on current and future trends and technologies.

I hope you enjoyed.