Teaching them early

Content Figure out your code Spend an hour solving a nonexistent error created by the way you're testing the code Write it neatly down Spend an hour solving a nonexistent error created by the way you're testing the code

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Content are you trying to sleep obviously shut up how did they program computers to interpret keyboard input without keyboard input

Content THE TECH DEBTI TOOK ON 2 VEARS AGO SHOULD START AFFECTING PRODUCTION SOMETIME THIS MONTH

The instant transformation from coding noob to "seasoned polyglot" is a sacred developer tradition. Copy-paste a "Hello World" example, struggle with the compiler for 20 minutes, then suddenly you're "proficient" in Rust on LinkedIn. The Squirtle squad here perfectly represents junior devs strutting into interviews with their resume listing 17 languages they've used exactly once. Meanwhile, hiring managers are desperately trying to find someone who actually knows how to reverse a linked list without Googling it first.

Content in Yes honey Babe it's time to apply for entry jobs that require a degree, 4 years of experience and list "team player, self learner and motivated" as qualifications