38 Non-Technical Skills That Skyrocketed My Laravel Career
March 12, 2025
38 Non-Technical Lessons That Transformed My Laravel Career
Here's what worked for ME to become a good Laravel developer:
The Learning Phase
- Skim first, dive deep later:
- Scan docs and guides to see the big picture first
Do more research:
- Look at many sources, not just one tutorial
Build practical projects:
- Start simple, then build real-world apps
Break and fix things:
- Try hard stuff on purpose to learn from mistakes
Read other people's code:
- Look at open source and study how others solve problems
The Transition Phase
- Create dummy projects for imaginary clients:
- Practice the full process from start to finish
- Get project ideas from AI tools
Build your portfolio with personal projects:
- Make things you care about
Offer free work strategically:
- Help local groups to build your name
Document your learning journey:
- Share what you learn through blogs or videos
- Post your insights regularly on LinkedIn
Network with other developers:
- Join groups and talk with other coders
- FOCUS ON CONNECTING, NOT SELLING
The Professional Phase
- Learn to find real clients:
- Try job sites, ask friends, or join Facebook groups
Master the consultation process:
- Turn client wishes into clear tech plans
Develop your workflow and tools:
- Make your own templates to work faster
Set realistic timelines and expectations:
- Learn to guess how long things really take
- DO NOT LIE about anything
Handle feedback and revisions gracefully:
- Know when to change and when to stand firm
The Reality Check
- Expect more downs than ups:
- If you can afford to fail, then fail
- The journey has many low points
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