© Dan Moore 2020
D. MooreLetters to a New Developerhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6074-6_1

1. Your First Month

Dan Moore1 
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Boulder, CO, USA
 

Your first month is a time of great promise. You are joining a company and team who are excited to have you. You represent success in a long arduous hiring process.

Everything is new for both you and your employer. There’s a lot to share and learn for both parties.

Enjoy.

There are no adults in the room

Dear new developer,

When I started working, I was shocked to learn that there are no adults in the room.

I say this not to denigrate your fellow employees, working hard to make the company successful. Rather, I’m saying no one knows it all. Everyone is doing the best they can with their limited information and ...

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