Ready to level up your career in web development? Join Wes and Scott as they discuss techniques and best practices for advancing in the field. From mastering technical skills to navigating workplace dynamics, this episode offers actionable advice to help you thrive in your career.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:17 How can a front-end developer advance in their career?
01:10 Brought to you by Sentry.
01:30 Syntax newsletter.
02:02 How do you get better at being a developer?
02:22 Asking questions.
08:09 Get your hands dirty.
14:07 Share what you know.
17:35 Target your skills for what is needed.
21:12 Get out of your comfort zone.
26:55 Getting a better job.
27:27 Understand the stakeholders.
29:18 Find the metric the business cares about and do that.
30:01 Make an impression as being the person that gets things done fast and reliably.
31:47 Improve communications.
35:04 Be the person they want to have in meetings.
37:44 Use systems and tools to help your deficiencies.
39:01 Dress to impress.
39:32 Care.
39:40 Cut the cynicism.
42:16 Don’t put bad stuff out into the world publicly.
44:29 Get your camera + mic dialed in.
46:23 Leveling up at life.
46:32 Take care of your shit.
47:40 Exercise.
47:57 Eat well.
48:22 Sleep as much as you can.
48:26 Clean your workspace.
49:17 Learn new skills.
49:31 Take care of yourself.
54:09 Sick Picks.

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