My Yearly Habits as Software Engineer

To master advanced topics you first need to master the basic principles.

As a yearly habit I revisit my basic principles knowledge that, as software engineer, I consider the next topics:

- Programming Languages.
- Algorithms and Data Structures.
- Design Patterns.
- Networking.

During the first quarter I read books or watch videos related to these topics even though I studied them before. There are classic books but I started to look for related books and video tutorials recently released.

Regarding programming languages, I currently study two different programming languages Java and JavaScript, both are my main tools. Although I use other programming languages at work I’ve choice them to gather mastery.

Algorithms and Data Structures, I would say that the most helpful tool that I learned thanks to competitive programming is definitely these topics, because they teach you strategies to solve problems beyond programming.

Design Patters, one long term goal that I have is to become a Software Architect, and it starts at the code level and expands over other layers, I study GRASP, SOLID and OOP.

Networking, specifically TCP/IP is the most powerful topic when you have to debug and dig into issues, it is helpful when you have issues with networking also helpful for front-end and back-end debugging specially when you also know about HTTP and TLS.

There are also some interesting habits described in Pragmatic Programming book that I’m considering following like learn a new programming language each year.

Revisiting these topics help me not only to refresh my current knowledge but also to master the basics.

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