Hello, World!
Introduction
Hey there, this is my first post, so, allow me to introduce myself. Like many of you, I started my journey with engineering. After diving into the world of engineering, I landed my first job at a startup company which has been a great learning experience. (Work-life Balance: DOA)
Recently, after getting promoted, I got some additional responsibilities: mentoring junior developers. While it might sound glamorous to “shape young minds,” my role is more practical. I help them set up their laptops, navigate the codebase, and avoid common pitfalls.
One of the biggest hurdles a new developer faces is understanding existing code. While I encourage them to write clear and commented code, realistic deadlines sometimes make daily updates a priority. However, excessive code duplication is a big no-no in our team.
Our team lead has a famous saying in our team that if the same code appears for the third time, IT HAS TO BE A FCUKING FUNCTION and since he was my mentor 2 years back when I joined here I have always followed that. This blog is born from that philosophy. Here, I’ll share the knowledge I find myself repeating most often, helping new developers avoid common roadblocks.
Audience
This blog is geared towards anyone starting their developer journey. I’ll share not only my past learnings but also the new insights I’ll gain along the way.
Work
Along with my blog, I’m an aspiring game developer (says I, without any credibility as I have nothing published so far) and I have always wanted to contribute to open source just to spruce up my resume so I’m exploring on that front also with this adventure which I named whiskay from some reason.
Team
Whiskay isn’t just me! It’s a collaborative effort with a talented group of developers and UX designers who share a passion for side projects. We have less than 20 years of combined experience, so we’re constantly learning and growing alongside you. We’ll publish our web development projects as well.
Contact Us
We welcome your feedback and suggestions! Feel free to reach out to us at contact@whiskay.dev or any of our social media channels.