Over the last two decades, I’ve been fortunate enough to read, watch and work with some spectacular developers. During those times, I’ve learned some things that shaped my development career, the way I approach software, and how I interact with the software community as a whole. For instance, what’s the best way to get that job with that company you want? How can I get to be as good as (fill in hero developer)? I will cover all these and more. I will tell you some of the most important lessons I learned from these developers that I’ve admired and how these lessons will help you in your career.