Today, Scott and Wes dive into the 11 habits of effective web developers, from understanding stakeholder goals to maintaining a work-life balance. We’ll explore the importance of continuous learning, having a problem-solver mentality, and being empathetic towards coworkers and users—let’s get into it!

Show Notes * 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! + Previous Episode: 754. * 00:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io. + 01:24 Denver weather is something else. * 02:15 Habit #1: You understand stakeholder and business goals. * 05:34 Habit #2: You’re curious and always learning. * 07:43 Habit #3: You have an open mind about new technology. * 11:29 Habit #4: You ask for help. * 13:43 Habit #5: You help others. + 16:51 Chicken drumsticks. * 17:35 Habit #6: You have a “problem solver” mentality. + 24:44 Hose repair. * 26:02 Habit #7: You have fun with what you do. * 29:56 Habit #8: You understand work-life balance. * 33:18 Habit #9: You are empathetic to your co-workers and users. * 37:19 Habit #10: You pay attention to detail. * 41:18 Habit #11: You’re part of the community. * 45:55 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks * Scott: Solar Lanterns. * Wes: Ninja Obstacle Course.

Shameless Plugs * Scott: Syntax on YouTube.

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