Three tips for becoming a better programmer:

1: Read:
Reading is essential part of learning to program may it be books you buy from the bookstore or Amazon, or e-books you download online. Whenever you are not programming and have spare time, read. Read about topics that relate to your current project or future projects. Read books that has to do with standards, libraries, and other essential topics.

2: Practice:
Practice is key, a wise person once said, “Practice makes the Master”. After you read about a certain topic or key concept and have done the examples from the book branch off into your own example. Write your own mini program to test the concept, so that it is cemented in your mind when writing your own applications. Repeat these steps continuously.

3: Open Your Mind:
Never close your mind to languages or idea’s. Never think with smug assurance that another is wrong and you are right without even thinking or processing the information. I had this problem for many years I thought I knew it all, than once I opened my mind I started to actually learn how to code for real. By this I mean don’t discard suggestions look at them with a open view at than decide if it’s right for you.

Anyone can code, it takes dedication to make a true Programmer.

- Jared