Software Projects need effective & skilled programmers to deliver on time without compromising on the assured quality. We often need generic skills apart from the technology to deliver effective solutions on time. I have come across of the article Seven Habits of Effective Programmers has been originally published at Technicat. Philip Chu share his experiences with Software Releases and the comes up with a list of seven habits that makes normal programmers effective.
Habits of Effective Programmers
- Understand your requirements
- Keep it real
- Understand your code
- Optimal Programming
- Manage Thyself
- Continuous education
- Respect your peers and managers
Abstract
As a software engineer, you might want any number of things out of your job – a steady paycheck, the opportunity to work on interesting projects, a springboard to the next better job, or maybe you just like hanging out with other programmers. But by “effective”, I mean the ability to complete projects in a timely manner with the expected quality. After working on dozens of software releases, I believe the following practices will bring you there, and while they may involve sticking your neck out, I’d like to think they will also advance your professional reputation, career longevity, and personal satisfaction.
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