Avoid these seven traps to progress faster: focus on one stack, plan before coding, test as you build, debug systematically, use version control from day one, keep code readable, and treat AI as a helper—not a crutch. 1) Learning too many things at once 2) Coding without a plan 3) Skipping tests and CI 4) … Read more
Most beginners stall by spreading attention across too many tools, skipping fundamentals and tests, and consuming tutorials without shipping real projects; the fix is a tight routine that builds one project end-to-end with small, verifiable improvements each week. 1) Learning five things at once 2) Skipping fundamentals 3) Not writing tests 4) Overreliance on AI … Read more
IT students most often stumble by skipping fundamentals, not shipping portfolio-quality projects, and relying on last‑minute cramming instead of steady, test‑driven practice; the antidote is a simple weekly cadence of focused building, documentation, and feedback that converts learning into visible, job‑ready artifacts. These habits prevent skill gaps, reduce interview anxiety, and accelerate internships and offers. … Read more