These should be no-brainers, but sometimes we developers overlook these ‘little’ things. While this concise little list is directed toward developers, it can be applied to just about anything, including our daily lives.
- Whatever time frame you give for a project, add a few more days/hours to it. You will need it.
- If it is broken, just fix it. “Making it better” and “fixing it” are two different things.
- When you are not in a position to plan a project, make sure to track everything you do, whether it be in a project tracker or a spreadsheet. You’ll thank yourself later.
- Make sure that parts of a project are ordered in a high-to-low priority list, or you may find yourself with Lots of Gadgets but no working application.
- Identify your time wasters (you know, like Facebook) and limit your time utilizing these while working.
- Be sure to get some rest and relaxation! A tired brain nets poor results.
- Ask for advice and help when you need it. Don’t beat yourself up over something when you can get help.
- Last but not least: if it is not broken, be suspicious.
Hope you have a great Monday!