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Is Imposter Syndrom holding your growth as Software Engineer? Are you struggling to find motivation? In this episode, the host - Sahil, answers technical questions submitted by the audience. After working in the industry for over a decade and having a deep understanding of various technical topics, Sahil shares some insightful and valuable lessons to help you start your career in programming and gain confidence in your abilities. 

In this podcast, the host answers questions from listeners on a variety of coding-related topics, including imposter syndrome, burnout, and tips for coding. The host emphasises the importance of appreciating small wins in programming life and shares his personal experience and the benefits of having a good disciplined routine to stay motivated in this ever-moving, fast-paced world.

The key points from Questions & Answers are:

1. How to feel confident when applying for a technical job as a new programmer? The answer lies in Practice, practice, practice. “Practice brings failure, Failure builds Confidence”. Strengthen your basic fundamentals, solve as many coding problems as you can, and work on a personal project from start to finish
   
   
2. Tips to start learning to code & develop logical thinking. a) Focus on fundamentals, b) Ask for help. c) Find a mentor. d) Put your knowledge into action. e) Learn to code by hand. f) Read as many books as you can. g) Analyse other people’s code. h) Practice.
   
   
3. How to stay motivated as a developer and avoid burnout? a) Take real vacations, b) Disconnect from your work after working hours. c) Take real weekends. d) Take breaks during the day. e) Give yourself permission to take a mental health day. f) Journal your day. g) Have a good daily routine. Listen to podcasts, Read books, do exercises, do yoga, and practice meditation. h) Surround yourself with people who motivate you.
   
   
4. Frontend Development roadmap - Learn about the Internet,  Focus on Fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Learn version control, CSS & JS Frameworks and so on…

Tune in and find out more. 

The episode covers

(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) My Life Update - Work & Travels
(02:24) Your Technical Questions
(03:06) Q1. I am new to programming. When will I be ready for a technical job?
(05:29) Q2. Tips to start learning to code & develop logical thinking
(06:58) Q3. How to stay motivated as a developer and avoid burnout?
(11:00) Q4. Frontend Development roadmap
(14:58) Summary & Key Takeaways

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