Primeagen Answers the Webs Most Asked Questions for a Software Engineer

I just wanted to take some time and talk about my most asked question

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[maciejziemichod]

I love this short passion-reminder content, I've created a folder for bookmarks with your videos and twitch clips to watch them from time to time when I feel tired. Keep it up

[conradkersten]

I love the tip to stop asking for permission. I sat around wanting to learn more about functional programming for a long time but thought of every reason not to instead of just doing it. When I finally dove in I found it fun, interesting and beneficial.

[Dablus]

I was laid off 29 of December, it's kinda scary but fuck does it feel good to start the year FRESH, happy new year everyone and thank you prime for the passion you drive, you're really necessary for the industry

[collinoly]

Side projects also don’t have to be legit projects. Sometimes I just create mock projects to I can experiment with new things

[ryshask]

this was what I needed to see after 25+ years in this industry

[ascourter]

Love the hot take. The normal advice is to take a break but that just creates a void and unless you fill that with passion and something you love, the void will again be filled with unhappiness. Build something that sparks that curiosity!

[CobaltArcher]

I've heard the phrase "stop asking for permission" many times before, but this is the first time it really made sense. Well put and well said. Thank you!

[BryanMaynardsGoogle]

Dude, I really appreciate your takes like this. You’re funny, sure, but there’s such a sincerity to what you’re saying - and it’s clear you really, truly, want to help people.

Good on you sir, and thank you 🤘🏻

[sakkoja]

This hit home. Thank you for doing what you're doing over here! You'll be remembered as the person who kept me from turning to farming!

[adhamsalama]

For some reason I decided to try Rust (started with C but have been using Python and Typescript for years now), and I stumbled upon this channel while for a video explaining Rust ownership. I love it. It's probably my favorite programming channel. Love your sense of humor!

[meltygear]

I remember trying to pick up programming as a self-taught, feeling like "ugh I have to learn things I don't like because it pays well". Fast forward 2 years later, and I don't have to force myself to sit down to build things, because I cultivated my curiosity and love for it.

I used discipline to push the car until it starts, and passion/motivation to keep the engine going as I'm driving anywhere I want.

[scottiedoesno]

I came into this industry with tons of fire and excitement and I'm so blessed to have found your content early on. Thanks for the constant reminder to keep things fun!

[EluLawlielt]

Prime, it's what I needed! Joined a company cause I needed the moula, but the tasks for the moment are underwhelming. "Stop waiting for somebody else to tell you what to do" is great advice. On to learning Rust! Also, thank you for everything you do for the community.

[terrar]

I think people just forget to have fun.
If you do not enjoy the process, it will leave you soulless, a husk of your former self.

[jeffnikelson]

my friends always ask me how to get into programming or what frameworks they should start with and what language is the best and so on but in the end it's exactly what you said, just follow your passion and curiosity. great advice, man. I am sending that video to my colleagues 👍

[zacanger]

When I burned out, quit my job, and spent a few months not even opening Vim, what got me back in was deciding I wanted to try writing my own language (something larger than just a toy interpreter). It had no purpose, I'm not selling it, no community, I just wanted to try building something I liked. A totally useless side project, but it really did help.

[alichamas]

Great advice man! Being an engineer is a lot like being a musician. There are more musical styles out there than you could ever learn, as there as way more tech sectors than you could ever master or work in. Very few musicians play every instrument and are masters at every musical style, the same as engineers with technologies and sectors. You need to find your passions and follow them as a pure labour of love, along the way converting it to a living. It's not work if you genuinely love it, and the industry is so deep and wide that there's something for everyone to make their own if you just put in the work along the way. Whatever it is, try to stand out while doing it, be competitive, be a visionary. Don't be one of the millions of worker drones just going through the motions simply to earn a wage, do it because you have a major curiosity itch that needs to be scratched. You'll never run out of steam that way. Life is short, read books, build side projects. Best of luck!

[vicitacious]

Starting this year spitting absolute truths! Find your passion and don’t be afraid to face a wall or whatever bullshit problem. If you don’t like your job, your project, changes are you’d be better off looking for a new project or job! If you don’t want to leave your job for whatever reason, find ways to improve your work environment! Don’t hesitate to mess around to find out what works and what not. Thanks Prime and happy new year!

[superlegend]

I'm glad the algorithm brought me here.
I've been trying to play with python and chatGPT and I can't find time between the crushing tasks of work and family.
But honestly the few hours I spent exploring stuff without having a task to do or burn my head to solve, were exactly the way you described.

[rubensonnichsen]

I remember watching your videos a year ago dreaming about becomming a software engineer, now i have a software engineer/dev job at 17 years old. Thanks for making such great videos :)