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9 Lessons from a Principal Engineer That Made Me a Better Developer
The small but important missing pieces that no one talks about
From the times when software engineers were expected to just code to the time when you’re expected to design, communicate, mentor, and even think strategically about the business impact of your work, the role has evolved manyfolds.
And I love learning from others — observing how they work, picking up on habits that make them more effective, and tweaking my own approach based on what I see, because sometimes, the real wisdom isn’t in the big, flashy advice — it’s in the small, subtle mindset shifts — the things you pick up in meetings, overhear in discussions, or absorb just by watching how great engineers operate.
So here are a few gems — bits of wisdom I’ve gathered from some of the most tech-savvy, high-impact engineers I’ve had the privilege to work with:
1. Checking Off Jira Tasks Won’t Get You Ahead — Solving the Right Problems Will.
