Advice from Swan’s Tech Professionals to Those Starting in Similar Roles

Some advice is more welcome.

“Treat yourself” might be a piece of advice anyone would like to embrace.

“Failure is a better teacher than success” might be accurate, but does anyone really like to fail?

When it comes to career, one of the best ways to receive good advice is to find a great mentor who can help one improve by sharing his or her experiences and what he or she learned from them.

We asked some of our team members to share his or her best advice for someone new to his or her role.

Vadym

Constantly experiment with new tools and libraries, but remember, simple and clear code is always better than complex and trendy.

Yevhenii

My advice for the new programmers, and not only programmers, is don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Because mistakes aren’t failures, they’re just opportunity to learn something new and grow. You don’t need to be afraid of being fired immediately or being seen as incompetent.

In software development, things rarely go as intended on the first try. Perfection is very rare. And even the most experienced developers can make mistakes. The key is to embrace those mistakes as part of a learning process, and the more you experiment, analyze, and refine your work, the faster you will improve. And you should remember that every successful piece of code or every successful project is the result of countless attempts, experiments, and adjustment that was caused by those mistakes.

Mistakes are stepping stones to success. Don’t let them hold you back.

Ihor

If I could give one piece of advice to someone new to the role of a software engineer, it would be to focus on three key things: mastering the fundamentals, writing clear and readable code, and always being open to learning. Understanding core concepts like algorithms, data structures, and problem solving will provide a strong foundation that stays relevant no matter how technology evolves. At the same time, writing code that is clear and maintainable is just as important. It’s a skill that benefits both you and your team. And finally, never stop learning. The tech world changes quickly, so staying curious and adaptable is what will help you succeed in the long run.

Yurii

My advice would be to focus on understanding the product deeply and always think from the user’s perspective. Take time to learn the requirements thoroughly, ask questions when things are unclear, and never assume anything.

Also, build a habit of documenting your findings clearly and communicating effectively with your team. Remember, your role isn’t just to find a bug, but to ensure the quality and reliability of the product as a whole.

Another Great Piece of Advice

When you need custom software, a great piece of advice is to find a technology partner who can help you succeed. At Swan Software Solutions, we believe that we succeed when our clients succeed. Find out how we can help your company with its technology needs by scheduling a free assessment.