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Ten Things I've Learned in Six Months of Being a Junior Frontend Developer

Ellen Macpherson on August 19, 2019

Unbelievably, it’s been six months since I started my first professional role in software development. It's been incredible, and while some days I ...

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boverU • Aug 20 '19

Thanks for sharing your experience =) Ive been being in probation for 1.5 month already, and I dont contribute to the project and it makes me feel useless developer in the team. And Im little bit scared that I wont come through this probation. The project we are working on so tremendous, and I still don`t understand some points.

Ellen Macpherson • Aug 20 '19

Thanks for reading! I’m glad you got something out of it 😊

I feel like many developers have been in this situation. 1.5 months can feel like a really long time, but it’s a pretty short amount of time to get your head around a huge project. Ask lots of questions and be vocal about whatever small observations you have made. Best of luck with the rest of probation! It sounds like you’re doing fine.

boverU • Aug 21 '19

Thank you, I'm trying to do my best :)

I would ask a lot of questions, but everybody is so busy, because it is season for our app. But I found the way, I just read every commit team make and trying to understand why and for what, and figure out that it is no magic out there in the project :) It's really good approach for me. And finally I stopped watching video tuts, now I read the official docs of technologies and I started to understand them :) For example, typescript docs. I wish you luck too!) Keep writing, you are good at it :)

Alayesanmi Femi • Aug 20 '19 • Edited

Wow, i stumbled on this article just in time. I've been on my first job role as well for about seven months now. What has really made the journey interesting is not only the job but also the entire tech community (online and offline). Trust its been quite difficult to do side projects though, but I've kept pushing. Thanks for the words of wisdom!😚😚😚

Ellen Macpherson • Aug 20 '19

Thanks for reading :) I'm glad you found it relatable. The tech community has definitely been the best part of this for me too. Well done on pushing through and getting to where you are!

Kel • Aug 21 '19

"I’ve learned the most useful everyday skill is being able to explain my code in everyday language"

I love this! I've been programming professionally for quite awhile now, but that's been my most useful skill as well. Being able to communicate technical concepts to decision makers has especially increased my value to my employers.