Productivity as a Developer - Full Course

Overview

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Dive into a comprehensive video course on enhancing productivity as a software developer. Master essential soft skills to become more effective in your role. Explore topics like taking responsibility, goal-setting, motivation, time management, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Learn practical techniques such as the Pomodoro method, RPM (Rapid Planning Method), and strategies for continuous learning. Discover how to improve focus, avoid multitasking, and build positive relationships. Gain insights on career advancement through writing, presentations, and achievement logging. Enhance technical skills with tips on debugging, keyboard shortcuts, and typing speed. Developed by Fatos Morina, this 1-hour 27-minute course offers a holistic approach to boosting productivity and advancing your software development career.

Syllabus

⌨️ Hello world
⌨️ How to use this course
⌨️ What is productivity_
⌨️ Take responsibility for everything in your life
⌨️ You are more than just a coder
⌨️ Add as much value as possible
⌨️ Clarity breeds productivity
⌨️ The importance of values
⌨️ Set goals
⌨️ Set deadlines
⌨️ 3 Pillars of Motivation 1
⌨️ Motivation Equation
⌨️ The importance of emotions
⌨️ The imposter syndrome
⌨️ 2 fundamental forces that shape our behaviors
⌨️ Become grateful
⌨️ The Impact of stress
⌨️ Time management
⌨️ Tips to manage your time
⌨️ Use a calendar
⌨️ Everyone procrastinates
⌨️ RPM
⌨️ RPM Example
⌨️ The 2 minute rule
⌨️ The 15 minute rule
⌨️ Perfectionism
⌨️ Consequences of perfectionism
⌨️ Start before you feel motivated
⌨️ Break large tasks into small ones
⌨️ Exercise
⌨️ Quick tips for exercises 1
⌨️ Do not underestimate sleep
⌨️ the importance of focus
⌨️ How to improve your focus
⌨️ Multitasking is killing your productivity
⌨️ How to avoid multitasking
⌨️ The pomodoro technique
⌨️ Delete social media apps from your phone
⌨️ You are a lifelong learner
⌨️ Do not memorize the syntax
⌨️ Avoid the tutorial hell
⌨️ Keep a to learn list
⌨️ Benefits of keeping a To-Learn List
⌨️ Learn by building things from scratch
⌨️ See the bigger picture
⌨️ Understand complex topics using The Feynman technique
⌨️ Learn to build something that already exists
⌨️ Learn concepts not specific problems
⌨️ Work on side projects
⌨️ Be kind to yourself
⌨️ Develop positive relationships with your family
⌨️ Build positive relationships at work
⌨️ Meet new people
⌨️ Log your achivements
⌨️ How to log your achievements
⌨️ Learn to write
⌨️ Power up your career with presentations
⌨️ Learn keyboard shortcuts
⌨️ Master debugging
⌨️ Improve your typing speed
⌨️ Conclusion