DiscoverPybites Podcast#192: Coding smarter not harder - 5 key ways to succeed as a developer
#192: Coding smarter not harder - 5 key ways to succeed as a developer

#192: Coding smarter not harder - 5 key ways to succeed as a developer

Update: 2025-05-31
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Are you ready to level up your Python skills? In this episode we share the five common mistakes that hold learners back, and how to avoid them. From setting clear goals to building simple, impactful projects, we’ll show you how to turn scattered effort into strategic growth. 

Learn to stay focused in a world full of distractions, seek mentorship confidently, and reframe challenges as stepping stones. Whether you're stuck in tutorial loops or just getting started, this guide will help you build momentum, boost confidence, and thrive as a developer. 

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Effective Python: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/9kG4DwAAQBAJ

The Maniac: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/TggPEQAAQBAJ

Magician: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/aKUrDwAAQBAJ

Peak: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/GmcpCgAAQBAJ


Podcast mentioned: 

#129 - Empower Your Python Ambitions - From Idea Paralysis to Real-World Projects
https://www.pybitespodcast.com/13505291/episodes/13505291-129-empower-your-python-ambitions-from-idea-paralysis-to-real-world-projects

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#192: Coding smarter not harder - 5 key ways to succeed as a developer

#192: Coding smarter not harder - 5 key ways to succeed as a developer

Julian Sequeira & Bob Belderbos