Fear of Starting a New Project
Introduction
So in the chapter 7 of this book, I read about how it’s common for devleopers to get anxious when trying to start a new project. The blank editor can be intimidating, and the fear of making mistakes can be paralyzing. But the key is to overcome this fear and take the first step towards building something great. In this post, I’ll share some tips from the book on how to overcome the fear of starting a new project and get into the flow of coding.
Problem
By fear of starting, I mean the hassle to write code, getting stuck in the blank editor, and not knowing where to start. This is a common problem among developers, but we should think about it’s origin,the impostor syndrome, the fear of failure, and the fear of making mistakes. So Matin, what exactly do you mean? I mean most of us(or at least me) have this fear, that comes when we think we are not competent enough for this project, so you get it? we sacrifice the joy, the learning, and the experience of building something new just because we are afraid of making mistakes.
Solution
So how do we overcome this fear? The book suggests this strategy that can help you get started on a new project without feeling overwhelmed.
Prototype:
Instead of wanting to aim for the perfect solution, get a sticky not and put it on your monitor, write “I’m prototyping” on it. This will remind you that it’s not necessary to get everything right the first time. You can just write code to throw it away later. This will help you get started without the pressure of perfection.