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Advice to developers entering the industry: the best investment is in yourself.

The best investment – Herman's blog The best investment 21 Jul, 2022 A while back I stumbled upon a Hacker News thread where a young developer entering the industry posed a question to veteran tech professionals: "What advice would you give to your 20 year-old self?" I believe he was looking for solid career advice: "Work hard", "Hone your craft", "Learn better inter-disciplinary communication skills", etc. And there were a few of these tidbits scattered throughout the many responses, but the vast majority of seasoned tech professional's advice? Take good care of your health. This seems obviou

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