Learning from other developers is very important to widen your knowledge about software development and create applications that can solve real-life problems.

I will give six pieces of advice that I have learned from successful developers and will continue to follow in order to achieve my ultimate goal as a solo developer.

## 1. Start Doing Projects ASAP.

This is crucial advice, particularly if you're a beginner who is unsure of when to leave tutorial hell and start working on your own projects.

The answer is now. Don't bother wasting your valuable time memorizing all the programming syntax and never doing real-world projects.

Start doing a project right away after you have a firm grasp on the basics of a certain programming language.

Creating a project right away on your own helps you get a full understanding of how to apply a programming language and make applications that can help solve real-life problems.

## 2. Follow a Comprehensive Course and never stop learning.

Stop jumping from one programming course into another without a goal in mind.

Follow a comprehensive course that lets you build the foundation of software development and guides you from the basics to advanced topics.

For this, if you're a solo web developer, I recommend [The Odin Project](https://www.theodinproject.com/) to learn full stack development. It's free and supported by a passionate open-source community. I guarantee you that your time will not be wasted learning web development with them.

On the other hand, if you're an aspiring game developer, then I recommend learning from [Brackeys](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbK_tjZ2OrIZFBvU6CCMiA) on Youtube. He may have retired from posting tutorials, but his videos are still gold when it comes to learning game development with Unity.

## 3. Create Your Own Blogging website.

Make a blogging website to journal your learnings while traversing the software development world.

Not only can it help beginner developers, but it is also therapeutic. It can help you ease your worries by writing down your thoughts and ideas.

When there's enough traffic coming to your blogging website, you can start putting ads and affiliate marketing on it. This can be a great source of income.

## 4. Deploy Projects ASAP.

Make it a habit to develop projects within the span of two weeks or a month and then deploy them as soon as possible.

Deploying your project and letting users know early on can help you get feedback that can greatly enhance and polish your project.

Don't be emotional when you receive negative feedback about your project. It is the project that they are talking about, not yourself. Carefully consider their feedback and apply it to your project if it is plausible.

## 5. Never give up.

This is a great advice, and it may be the best advice here. Never give up on what you're doing and continue believing in yourself.

Being a solo developer is very hard. Many avoided this path and continued working in the corporate world to have a stable income.

But working in the office is not the only path to becoming financially successful. There is also the path of being a solo developer, and some have achieved success this way by not giving up. 💪

## 6. Take a Break Once in a while.

I can't stress enough the importance of taking a rest once in a while.

Developing software on your own can take a great toll on your mind and body. That is why it is very important to take a break to help you rejuvenate your energy.

Taking a vacation on a beautiful beach and sipping margaritas is never a mistake and should serve as a reward for yourself after all your hard work. 😊

## Conclusion

The six pieces of advice above are a must for any solo developer who aspires to achieve success in their respective careers.

Doing a project early on and following a comprehensive course to create a blogging website, then deploying it to production ASAP and never giving up, will ultimately lead to financial success. Finally, taking a break once in a while is good for the soul, so never forget that. Cheers! 🥂