My First 30 Days as a Junior Frontend Developer - Updated
Murat Hüdavendigâr Öncü
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What I learned, what surprised me, and advice for those just getting started.
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Stepping into a professional environment as a junior frontend developer was both exciting and intimidating. Here's what I experienced during my first month on the job.
✅ What Went Well
- Pair programming helped me learn faster.
- I received constructive feedback on my pull requests.
- I started understanding how teams collaborate via GitHub.
⚠️ Challenges I Faced
- Understanding a large codebase was hard.
- I underestimated the importance of writing clean, readable code.
- Managing time during sprints required practice.
💡 Advice
- Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Write things down — documentation is your friend.
- Stay curious and keep building outside of work.
The first 30 days were a rollercoaster — but one that made me fall in love with coding even more.