The Biggest Mistake
Do you know what one of the biggest mistakes that most developers make when starting out is?
It's focusing too much on solving LeetCode problems and understanding Data Structure and Algorithms (DSA).
While these are important, they shouldn't be the sole focus of your learning journey. Here's why:
Practical Experience
Spending all your time on LeetCode and DSA may cause you to miss out on practical experience, which is crucial for your career growth.
Job Requirements
On the job, you'll be working on problems that span multiple systems. This requires a different set of skills that solving LeetCode does not provide.
Reading and Research
In a professional setting, you'll spend a lot of time reading API specs, requirement documents, language documentation, and library documentation.
The Value of Projects
Instead of solely focusing on LeetCode problems, consider building projects with specific learning objectives. Here's why projects are valuable:
Real-life Experience
Projects provide practical experiences that are more relevant to real-world job requirements.
Integration and System Knowledge
Through projects, you'll learn to integrate systems, understand domains, and gain valuable domain-specific knowledge.
Interview Preparation
Many companies prioritise practical skills and domain knowledge over advanced algorithms, making project experience more valuable in interviews.
Workshop Announcement
Now, if you are looking to build project I am in the process of creating a workshop that will help you in your journey to create relevant project.
Let me know if you are interested.
Thank you for reading and stay tuned for more valuable insights for developers!
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