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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2015 · 21 MIN

Listener Question: Dhruv Asks, "What should a beginner like me work on?"

from Developer Tea · host Spec

In today's episode I respond to a listener question that came in from Dhruv, who asks, "What should a beginner like me work on?" Aside from being a better coder, where should you expand your knowledge? If you have a question that you'd like me to explore you can write to me via Twitter @developertea or through the Developer Tea contact form. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes. If you love the show let me know and if you think there's an area we need to improve tell me that too. Shout out to our new network, Spec.FM and affiliate podcast, Design Details. If you what to learn more about the design and development community, definitely check that out. Additional Resources Mentioned Ted Talk, Start with Why by Simon Sinek and his book How to win friends and influence people: book Khan Academy John Sonmez Interview Special thanks to today's sponsor: Harvest Harvest is your time tracking tool built for understanding where your time is going. You can start a timer right from issues in JIRA or GitHub without searching for your timesheet, and turn that right around into a sharable invoice. Try it out free for 30 days at getharvest.com. After your trial, enter code TEATIME at checkout to save 50% off your first month. Thanks for listening, and until next time, Enjoy your tea.

In today's episode I answer the listener question, "What should a beginner like me work on?" Aside from being a better coder, where should you expand knowledge on? Thanks to today's sponsor, Harvest. Harvest is your time tracking tool built to save you...well, time. Visit getharvest.com and give it a try free for 30 days. After your trial, enter code TEATIME at checkout and save 50% off your first month.

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