How to Become a Successful Software Developer

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be passionate about the being a software developer.

   If you are not passionate for sitting in front of the PC for the whole day, simply enjoying the lines of code you write; this is not for you.
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   Step 2: Always start with the simple hello world.

   , What you need to focus on understanding solidly are the main concepts.
   
   Besides, once you are proficient in a particular programming language, learning other programming languages may be a faster and easier process for you. , Try something like Java or C Sharp. , Always tell to yourself, "I'm NOT ALONE, Someone in this world should have faced the same error before".
   
   And GOOGLE the exact error message.
   
   Chances are 99% you will find the answer. , Ask and answer questions. , Use at least Notepad++. , If this is an application.
   
   Then it's technically possible for you to build a similar one. , Always ask yourself, can you build a similar application yourself.
   
   If not try to find the place where you think you might get stuck.
   
   And try to Google and find how to do it. ,, Help others and ask from others.
   
   Different people will have different aspects to solve an issue. , Usually most of the bugs can be corrected in a single line of code.
   
   What matters is, how hard you tried in different aspects to solve the issue.
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   Step 3: Don't try to learn all the programming languages.

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   Step 4: Don't start programming with a languages such as C/C++.

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   Step 5: When you face an error.

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   Step 6: Get involved in forums.

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   Step 7: Never use Microsoft notepad to do coding.

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   Step 8: When you see an application(web application or windows)

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   Step 9: tell yourself.

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    Step 10: When you see an application(web application or windows)

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    Step 11: try to model it in your mind.

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    Step 12: If you get stuck in a code logic for more than two hours; STOP your work; go out to have a tea or coffee

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    Step 13: before trying it again.

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    Step 14: Be confident.

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    Step 15: Never be ashamed

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    Step 16: when you find the bug as a single line of code.

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