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# [6 common mistakes programmers make when starting out](https://joshxtreme.hashnode.dev/6-common-mistakes-programmers-make-when-starting-out?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Programming is a journey, a continuous process of trying to become better than you were yesterday, writing code that is readable, usable, and maintainable. It is more than just writing codes, you have to develop a knack to solve problems, think crea...

Nov 23, 2020 · 5 min read · joshxtreme.hashnode.dev  
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[Joshua Osagie](https://hashnode.com/@joshdev)

[Nov 23, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/6-common-mistakes-programmers-make-when-starting-out/5fbb62714609e7186f855c6a/comment/5fbb6d1efaba48183e280add)

I'm glad you found it helpful! You can get the books on Amazon: [amazon.com/Think-Like-Programmer-Introduction-Cre…](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Programmer-Introduction-Creative/dp/1593274246) [amazon.com/Clean-Code-Handbook-Software-Craftsman…](https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Code-Handbook-Software-Craftsmanship-ebook/dp/B001GSTOAM)

[Joshua Osagie](https://hashnode.com/@joshdev)

[Nov 23, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/6-common-mistakes-programmers-make-when-starting-out/5fbb62714609e7186f855c6a/comment/5fbb6d1efaba48183e280add#reply-5fbb6d6a4609e7186f855d39)

[amazon.com/Think-Like-Programmer-Introduction-Cre…](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Programmer-Introduction-Creative/dp/1593274246)

[amazon.com/Clean-Code-Handbook-Software-Craftsman…](https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Code-Handbook-Software-Craftsmanship-ebook/dp/B001GSTOAM)

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[Nov 23, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/6-common-mistakes-programmers-make-when-starting-out/5fbb62714609e7186f855c6a/comment/5fbb6c674609e7186f855d2d)

I must say sir, you have truly travelled in coding sir... very nice write-up sir "THUMBS-UPS sit, Please sir can we get a link to the books you cited from sir?