The Core Principles to Become a Great Coder

So, when do you know you’re a good coder? Is it after finishing a bunch of courses or having that computer science degree in hand? Not in my book. Based on my years in the field, being a good coder is about so much more than that. People always wonder, “Which programming language should I pick?” or “Is Python better than NodeJs?”. I’ve been hearing these debates since I started coding. Some folks swore by PHP, while others warned me about security and pushed for languages like C#. From my experience, it’s not that simple. Every programming language has its ups and downs, just like any tool. What works best really depends on what you’re trying to do. In this article, I’m going to share the core principles on how to be the best coder you can be. Everyone has their own journey, but there are certain steps you just can’t miss out on. <h1>Diving into Coding: A Look Back to 1993</h1> Back in 1993, I started dabbling in code. No fancy courses, no formal training — just me and the problems I wanted to solve. Learning as I went, I sharpened my skills bit by bit, every day, every week, every year. Looking back, I wouldn’t have it any other way. <a href="https://levelup.gitconnected.com/the-core-principles-to-become-a-great-coder-1f2c8fc44166">Click Here</a>