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Four Lessons My First Job as a Software Engineer Taught Me About Coding and Life

Cesar Aguirre on October 14, 2024

I originally posted this post on my blog a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. My first coding job was far from being like a Silicon Valle...

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John Peters • Oct 20

Did you know that browsers, the most complex applications in use daily are almost entirely event driven? Why? It was the first pseudo observable with roots in 1950s.

I also learned this: "If you love what you do, you never have to work". Once I became confident in my skills my enjoyment increased. I now love programing and can't wait to get started each day.

Finally I discovered how fun it is to teach what I know. Teaching others is a privilege and super rewarding.

Good luck and thanks for the post.

Cesar Aguirre • Oct 21 • Edited

Did you know that browsers, the most complex applications in use daily are almost entirely event driven? Why? It was the first pseudo observable with roots in 1950s.

:O didn't know that the concept was that old.

I also learned this: "If you love what you do, you never have to work".

That's an excellent way to put it.

Finally I discovered how fun it is to teach what I know. Teaching others is a privilege and super rewarding.

That's the part I enjoy the most :)

Good luck and thanks for the post.

Thanks for reading and for your comment :)

Salli Figler • Oct 23

Great insights- always try to step back from your job and try to see it from a wider perspective. Life is short.

Cesar Aguirre • Oct 23 • Edited

That's a practice I've been doing since my previous-to-last full-time job, even I tried it after every finished project. "What did that job/project teach me?"