Are you a good developer already?

A good developer is not defined by typing speed, lines of code, or editor theme. The post says the core is writing working code, keeping solutions simple, avoiding repetition, continuing to learn, working well with others, asking for feedback, and speaking up early when problems appear.

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• Good developers think about failure cases, plan before typing, and test whether requirements are met.
• KISS means choosing the simplest solution for a problem.
• DRY means encapsulating functionality instead of copy-pasting code.
• Good developers keep learning because tools and requirements keep changing.
• They share code and knowledge, ask for help, and help others in teams.
• They seek feedback to improve their work and their way of thinking.
• They communicate early when they are blocked, when deadlines are at risk, or when requirements are unclear.
• Practice is presented as the main way to become better.