I work as a java/backend developer for approximately 10 years now.
When I started, things were harsh. I landed in a company with a few very experienced java developers, and there was not a single day without me feeling I was not up to the job.
But, I liked my work, so I've just continued, done extra hours, asked as much questions as possible to improve my understanding of the technologies and the logics used by my colleagues. It was not easy, it has taken a lot of effort, but I was willing to pay what it takes to improve.
A few years after, I'm part of the senior team, and some of the developers with more experience than me now ask me for advice. I also have junior developers (0 to 3 years professional experience) asking me a lot of questions, and I'm just delighted to help/teach them, because I just see myself then, lost and trying to fill the gap, and I know it takes time to accumulate the knowledge and the skills.
M point is: it looks overwhelming at first, but it just takes time and commitment to reach the level we want. Like other domains, some people are more talented, but what really matter is the time, the effort and an open-mind.
if you like the technology and the projects you work on, I think you should continue.
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I work as a java/backend developer for approximately 10 years now.
When I started, things were harsh. I landed in a company with a few very experienced java developers, and there was not a single day without me feeling I was not up to the job.
But, I liked my work, so I've just continued, done extra hours, asked as much questions as possible to improve my understanding of the technologies and the logics used by my colleagues. It was not easy, it has taken a lot of effort, but I was willing to pay what it takes to improve.
A few years after, I'm part of the senior team, and some of the developers with more experience than me now ask me for advice. I also have junior developers (0 to 3 years professional experience) asking me a lot of questions, and I'm just delighted to help/teach them, because I just see myself then, lost and trying to fill the gap, and I know it takes time to accumulate the knowledge and the skills.
M point is: it looks overwhelming at first, but it just takes time and commitment to reach the level we want. Like other domains, some people are more talented, but what really matter is the time, the effort and an open-mind.
if you like the technology and the projects you work on, I think you should continue.