Becoming a programmer is one of the dreams coveted by many people, especially those who struggle with programming and information technology students every day. Many hope to get a big salary by becoming a programmer or just want to get a more decent job and can be considered an expert in making programs and applications.
There are so many ways that you can start to become a programmer, starting from preparing war tools such as laptops with good specifications, learning the basics of programming, and learning and getting to know many programming languages.
But that's not enough if you are really serious about becoming a programmer. There are several things that you must have in yourself that can support you to become a reliable programmer in the future. You have to have it from the start and it has to stick with you. So, what are these things?
1. Want to Keep Learning
This is definitely a must for you because if you are lazy to study then your dreams will not come true just like that. You should be able to push yourself to keep learning and keep trying new insights, especially those related to programming. There must be hunger and thirst to learn from you from the very beginning. If you start to get bored then stop for a moment and continue when there is a strong urge on you. Looking for fun ways to learn makes you more enthusiastic and want to keep learning every day. You must use learning methods and strategies that are good for you. Make sure your learning method is correct and that you feel comfortable studying.
2. Communication
Communication is very important for a programmer and should be on you. With good communication, people will more easily understand something and will be faster in taking action. Start honing your communication skills to become a good programmer. Communication can be in the form of listening to other people or from other media such as audiobooks and videos, writing code well, and speaking in a language that is easy for others to understand.
3. Troubleshooting the Easiest Way
If you find a problem, then never make it difficult for yourself. Try to solve the problem in the easiest way, because it will make you more focused. Asking people who are more expert than you are a good solution or you can also look for solutions to your problems via the internet. If your mind is stuck in making a particular program and encountering obstacles, then don't hesitate to consult an expert. That way you will get new knowledge that you can use if you later encounter the same problem as before.
4. Patience and Empathy
Patience is a must in a programmer because otherwise, your work will be messy. Instill patience in yourself and all your work will be completed with satisfactory results. Don't rush into taking on a particular project. You have to study first and if you understand and are able to do it, then please take the project. Apart from being patient, you must also have empathy for others. You must be able to understand other people well and be able to see it from that person's point of view. That's because, if you later get a big project, then you have to understand what program is expected by your clients and this will determine the level of satisfaction of your clients.
5. Not Easy to Give Up
A programmer must be brave to take challenges and not give up easily. If you already intend to become a programmer, then instill an unyielding and optimistic spirit in working on your project. You must dare to challenge yourself to complete a certain project and prove to yourself that you can do it well. If you give up halfway, then you will fail even though your success is only a few steps away. So you have to stay motivated and don't give up easily.
6. Time Management
You should also instill in yourself good time management. If your time management is good, then any amount of work will be completed effectively and efficiently. No job is done well without good time management. So if you are ready to become a programmer, then you should apply good time management from now on.
So that's what I can share in 6 Things A Programmer Should Have. So to become a programmer you must have a desire to keep learning, have good communication, be able to solve problems in the easiest way, have patience and empathy, don't give up easily, and be good at time management. Those are some of the insights and knowledge that I can share, maybe there are many more things that you as a programmer should have. You can find out more in other media. Hopefully, this article is useful for you all and doesn't hesitate to visit other articles on this blog. Thank you and see you in the next article.
