1️⃣ Go just a little further than expected ✨
Not too far, because deadlines still exist—but enough. A clearer name, a stronger test, a small refactor, a thoughtful question. These small extras accumulate, quietly raise the quality bar, and naturally push you to keep improving.

2️⃣ Learn continuously and step outside your comfort zone 🌱
Progress rarely happens where things are easy. Growth lives in that narrow space where you’re slightly challenged—but not overwhelmed.

3️⃣ Master the command line 💻
Many tools expose their full power through the command line, and in some environments, it’s the only option. Knowing how to work from the terminal helps you debug faster, understand what really happens under the hood, and stay effective in any context.

4️⃣Manage your time⏱️
Quality matters but so do constraints. Being professional means delivering the best possible solution within the time you’re given. In the real world, quality and timely delivery go hand in hand, and professional judgment is about finding the right balance, not chasing perfection.

5️⃣ Practice problem solving 💡
At its core, programming is about problem solving. The creative dimension of problem solving and how it shapes the way we write and design code is something I explore in depth in the 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘦 📘
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