# 7 Things That Helped Me Grow as a Software Engineer

DevFeed: [7 Things That Helped Me Grow as a Software Engineer](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/7-things-that-helped-me-grow-as-a-software-engineer-33307.md>)

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Author: Ruslan Spivak

Published: 2024-08-09T16:26:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Ruslan Spivak](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/ruslan-spivak.md>)

Topics: [Learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/learning.md>), [Software](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>), [ci](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ci.md>)

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## AI overview

A personal reflection on principles that helped the author grow as a software engineer, including drive, delivering results, choosing impactful projects, developing deep expertise, teaching, and handling criticism.

## Source excerpt

Hi everyone, Growth as a software engineer is an ongoing journey. Looking back, a few key principles helped me progress during the early days of my career. These lessons shaped my path, and many of them continue to guide me today, even though I'm no longer an individual contributor ...