---
title: "Habits I recommend to succeed as a developer"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/habits-i-recommend-to-succeed-as-a-developer-ayyagjqkl
source_url: https://www.saiyangrowthletter.com/p/habits-i-recommend-to-succeed-as
type: article
source: "Saiyan Growth Letter"
published: 2025-04-27T07:50:40.108Z
updated: 2025-04-27T07:50:53.466Z
tags: ["career", "productivity"]
reading_time: 2
upvotes: 1825
comments: 123
language: en
---

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# Habits I recommend to succeed as a developer

**[Saiyan Growth Letter](https://daily.dev/sources/saiyangrowthletter)** · 2 min read · 1825 upvotes · 123 comments

## Summary

Developers can succeed by adopting key habits such as reading books regularly, continuously working on projects, writing to clarify understanding, engaging with the tech community, and maintaining a consistent sleep schedule. These practices enhance skills, broaden perspectives, and provide networking opportunities crucial for growth.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@faqih55** · 29 upvotes

> such a nice tips but... what books do I read for it?

**@kaustubh20** · 9 upvotes

> Solo Leveling! 💪🏼🤓

**@shapeshifta** · 4 upvotes

> I'd like to add: automate all the boring and repetitive  tasks

**@mythobyte** · 4 upvotes

> Love that you mentioned sleep.  It took me too long to learn that "Fresh Eyes" saves time and frustration.

**@blaze\_24** · 2 upvotes

> “The Psychology of Money” and “Deep Work” are certainly great books in my opinion. I believe every Dev must give them a try.

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