Due to the ever-changing tech scenario, there is a huge demand for developers globally. However, this doesn’t mean that the competition is going to get any easier. As more and more work processes become digital, more developers in the market will be fighting for the same job now than ever before. To put this into perspective better, let us look at some compelling numbers.
- There will be over 28 million web developers by 2024, which indicates a sharp rise from the 2019 figures of 4.8 million.
- The industry’s overall growth rate is likely to remain higher than the average, at 8% per annum.
In just the last decade, there has been an almost 100 times increase in the number of websites. It is safe to say that the dot com revolution that started in the 2000s has completely changed the world as we know it.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/web-developers.htm
While digital transformation was a constant part of the last decade as well, this rate has almost doubled in just the last year, and the credit goes to the global lockdowns that had to be imposed due to the pandemic. When you couple it with the economic setback and loss of jobs, it won’t be wrong to say that just being a certified web developer is not going to help you make the cut in today’s job market. This means that in addition to updating yourself with the latest industry skills, it is also very important that you pump up your productivity as a developer.
At JobsAcademy, an initiative of the esteemed 2COMS Group and a well-known web development training institute, we offer Certified Web Learning Courses powered by GoDaddy to empower you with the latest web development skills and also guide you to become a developer with the highest productivity levels. And here, we have a few tips for you that will help you enhance your productivity as a newbie developer and rise to the ranks in any corporate setup.
Learn Not Just Web Development But Focus on Being a Productive Developer
If you are a beginner in the web development industry, the first thing you should commit to is the fact that the learning journey of a developer never stops. While the job is gratifying for those who love codes, it has its own challenges. As a developer, it is your job to give shape to your clients’ visions (no matter how complicated their visions are) and at the same time follow industry best practices for security and efficiency.
Source: https://wati.com/top-7-best-practices-to-secure-your-saas-web-mobile-products/
To complicate things further, frameworks and tools that made life easy even a few years back are no longer helpful, thanks to the rapidly changing tech scenario. It means your association with studies doesn’t stop after college. To stay relevant, you have to keep reskilling and upskilling yourself. Our Certified Web Development Courses at the JobsAcademy, is an excellent help for those who seek a secure career.
In addition to being a skilled developer, it is also essential to be a dependable and productive asset for your employer. And here are seven easy and practical tips to enhance your productivity as a developer.
Know your development tools and environment
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” —Abraham Lincoln
Coding is no different than cutting down the proverbial tree. Web developers spend hours in front of their systems, working on their IDE. However, not many developers take the time out to understand how the tool works. While it may seem like you are wasting precious time that you could use in writing a code, trust us, it will pay in the long run. Don’t just skim through. Learn it inside out, so you know its features at the back of your hand. At JobsAcademy, our Certified Web Development Training Courses familiarise you with the most common web development tools and IDEs.
Learn all the functionalities and shortcuts and put them into practice as much as you can. Use online resources and pair programming to learn about different IDEs.
Try to declutter and simplify your code blocks
There is nothing more frustrating than lines and lines of codes all bunched up together. It doesn’t help if you have to go back to the code that you wrote three months back and try to find a needle in a haystack! It is usually tricky to find the logic from huge methods and classes. Instead, wrap sections into smaller code blocks with proper naming so that anyone who looks at the code knows precisely how to debug.
Minimize distractions while working
Life as a developer means juggling through different aspects of a task every now and then. Tools, coding platforms, apps, resources, etc., are some of the many tabs that are open while you code. Juggling through so many things needs a tremendous amount of focus, and if you are distracted, it takes at least 15 to 20 minutes to refocus. With tight delivery deadlines, 20 minutes is a considerable loss.
Consciously go on a social media detox, turn off notifications, and try to avoid being a ‘tab monster.’ All these are distractions that reduce productivity.
Create a daily work structure and put it into action
Spend some time planning out all the tasks you have to perform during the day. This includes corporate downtime (office chit-chat, breaks, etc.). It helps you section out the day properly and makes you less random. While your company may already have a ticketing system of project management, you must have one for yourself. Use interactive To-Do lists to prioritize and deliver work smoothly.
Multitasking is no friend to a productive developer
No matter what everyone tells you but when it comes to web development, multitasking is not your friend. When doing one task, avoid working (or thinking) about other things or peer-reviewing someone else’s codes. According to the latest research doing multiple things at the same time can have adverse effects on your mind.
Get a grasp on the command line
Most newbie developers shy away from using command lines while coding because of the obscure and complicated syntax and help documentation. However, working on Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) is much more time-consuming than command lines. Hence, work on creating aliases and shorten long commands, especially those that are hard to remember. For example, one easy alternative for ‘git status’ is to create an alias ‘g.’ So, every time you need to track changes in the git repository, you can type ‘g’ instead of the whole thing.
Automate rote tasks generously
The whole point of being a developer is that you know all the tips and tricks to automate rote tasks like refactoring, autocompletion, indentation, log mining, etc. Master how to write effective automation scripts on Ruby, JS, Python, etc., early in your working career. You’ll be surprised to see how much time you save every day and also become a team favorite by sharing your scripts with others!
Summing Up
Life as a developer is surely full of challenges. But it doesn’t have to be random and unproductive. We, at JobsAcademy, a renowned web development training institute in Kolkata, firmly believe that if you follow these simple tips and skill-up regularly, there is nothing stopping you from becoming a pro. Sign up for our Certified Web Development Training Courses and be on the fast track to a fulfilling career ahead.
