Mistakes are inevitable in learning and developing software applications. However, learning from the mistakes of other experienced developers can help speed up your journey and make you a good developer.

In this article, I will list the six common mistakes aspiring solo software developers should avoid to help them become successful in their respective careers.

## 1. Being Stuck in Tutorial Hell

As a beginner software developer, you usually worry about your coding capabilities because you study a programming language but never apply it to simple projects.

You just keep watching YouTube videos but never put them into practise. Please stop doing that.

The best way to learn programming is to apply what you have learned by creating simple projects on your own.

## 2. Spending a lot of money on online courses

Just because somebody offers a discounted price on their online courses does not mean you have to subscribe.

There are a lot of free online resources available that will make you a better programmer than paid courses that get you nowhere.

It all comes down to your will and perseverance that will determine if you will become a programmer, not some expensive, know-it-all  programming courses.

## 3. Jumping from one simple project to another without completing it

Doing a simple project on your own is a good thing, but not completing it and jumping to another is a mistake.

You have to make sure that when you tackle a simple project, it is completed before jumping to another project.

Completing a simple project brings a sense of achievement and fulfilment. Being unable to complete it can be detrimental to your self-confidence.

Choose only projects that you think are on par with your current skill level.

## 4. Giving up programming altogether from the very start

Coding is very hard, but that doesn't mean you can't do it. Anyone who is willing to learn how to code and puts in enough time and effort can actually succeed in becoming a software developer.

Giving up too early because you can't figure out how this one Youtube tutorial works is a mistake. There are many online materials that cater to individual skill levels. You just have to be resourceful to find the right coding tutorial for you.

## 5. Not starting today

Stop telling yourself to study how to code tomorrow. The best time to learn how to code and develop software is now.

Go learn that programming language that you like and start making projects. You never know; years from now, you'll create awesome software applications.

## 6. Not being consistent in learning

Consistency is the ultimate key to learning a new programming language or any technology.

An inch of learning each day could help you hone your programming skills and develop awesome applications in the future.

## Wrapping up

The six common mistakes above will be very beneficial to know, especially for those who are just starting their software developer career.

Keep in mind that some of these mistakes are unavoidable. The important factor is to never give up and keep pushing, whatever the circumstances.

I wish you good luck and happy coding!