What does it mean to be a developer?
First, the definition should include "code", if you don't know how to code, you can't implement solutions. Clear, but what else? Let's focus on the implement word, a developer should implement the best solution, in quality terms, but given some circumstances. It is not the same develop a hotfix for production than a feature on a normal weekly basis.
Nice, so a developer implements solutions given some circumstances. Wait, what about the solution consumer? it will be delivered to someone, let's say it is a client, so, this solution should have some value for them. Okay, in summary:
my definition of a Developer
A person that creates value for a client by implementing a solution, taking into account the requirements and the circumstances.
Then, can a developer propose a solution? yes, but if your work is more to propose than to implement, maybe you are an architect 😜.
Quality vs Deadline?
Quality vs Deadline? yeah, that is a big question, and the answer, for me, is composed of two words: balance and circumstances. A developer should always aim for the best quality, without over-engineering the solution, but also taking into account the deadlines. When you have an issue that requires a quick fix, you should work on solving the issue, not into improving the software, the main goal is fixing the area that is failing. Any improvement should be included as a normal feature.
About me
I'm a Software Engineer with experience as Developer and DevOps. The technologies I have worked with are DotNet, Terraform and AWS. For the last one, I have the Developer Associate certification. I define myself as a challenge-seeker person and team player. I simply give it all to deliver high-quality solutions. On the other hand, I like to analyze and improve processes, promote productivity and document implementations (yes, I'm a developer that likes to document 🧑💻).
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