I recently graduated and got a job as a junior backend developer at an AI company, but I hit a wall early on—finding myself stuck in repetitive coding tasks. After hearing so much about SICP (the Wizard Book), I decided to dive in. I managed to finish the first three chapters, which really changed my perspective on programming. However, now I realize that my past code was quite messy, and I feel lost on how to elevate my coding practice. I understand the theory behind building better tools, but in my job, I'm just using what's given. I'm looking for advice on how to bridge this high-level understanding with my daily coding work.
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You should start connecting those high-level concepts with your everyday coding! It's definitely doable—focus on making your code more organized by creating utility libraries and modularizing your code into reusable pieces. Rather than overhauling your existing work right now, just start using those principles in your next project. You'll see improvement over time!
I’ve read a bit of SICP, and it didn't feel as impactful yet—should I keep going? I'm leaning towards graphics and hardware on the software side. Would that change anything?