The Standalone Programmer: Tips from the trenches - The Code Project - Work Issues: "Preview
As stated before, I have divided this article into two sections. Before I get into the details I am going to list the various bullet points here.
NON TECHNICAL
1Set personal goals
2Read, Read, Read
3Come out of the closet
4Meetings are not all bad, just mostly bad
5After hours is off limits
6Set reasonable expectations
7I'm not a programmer, I'm an architect
TECHNICAL
1Plan, then code
2The right tool for the right job
3Fix bugs early
4Develop good coding habits
5Know thy enemy
6Documentation is your friend
7Form over function"
