Ask HN: What tech skill gave you the biggest boost in your career?

4 points | by doppelgunner 8 hours ago

8 comments

  • Python3267 1 hour ago
    Taking a networking class, I'm still amazed that CS programs don't require it at this point.
  • matt_s 4 hours ago
    Pattern recognition. I don't mean the ability to do regular expressions. I mean the ability to recognize patterns in software development, organizations, and trends in the industry. It helps recognize when you've seen something similar before and know a good approach to dealing with it. This would include design patterns (like Gang of Four), integration patterns, architecture patterns, etc. There are a lot of problems out there that have stable, known solutions to them.
  • austin-cheney 1 hour ago
    Writing.
  • MultifokalHirn 8 hours ago
    Having worked with many different environments/programming languages/tools
    • CafeRacer 8 hours ago
      Pretty much above, but I'd say it as "exposure to many different business problems"
  • JustExAWS 5 hours ago
    Knowing how to communicate both verbally and written, persuasion, talk to “the business”, navigate corporate politics, building networks internally and externally.

    I got tired of being the geek that everyone ignored over a decade ago.

  • tstrimple 6 hours ago
    Maybe not a tech skill, but public speaking. I forced myself to give talks at code camps after recognizing it was a glaring weakness of mine. Was hired by Microsoft as a cloud evangelist as a result. There was also a lot of interest from local companies who sponsor those sorts of events.
  • tboyd47 8 hours ago
    Git
  • borderprepper 8 hours ago
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