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# [Top 9 Lessons learned in 12 years as a software developer](https://theankurtyagi.hashnode.dev/top-9-lessons-learned-in-12-years-as-a-software-developer?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

I completed 12 years as a software developer this month. Few honest takeaways about my experience with the job and the software engineering industry. 1. No one can stop you when you master the basics You can start with any technology you want. Bu...

Aug 19, 2021 · 3 min read · theankurtyagi.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Ankur Tyagi](https://hashnode.com/@TheAnkurTyagi)

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[Wilson KOMLAN](https://hashnode.com/@wilkom2009)

[Aug 24, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-9-lessons-learned-in-12-years-as-a-software-developer/611e3022c4783a33f5e256a5/comment/61252732663d427e19ffabc3)

What a great sharing of experiences! Thank you for this post.

[Dhiraj Kumar](https://hashnode.com/@DhirajKumar)

[Aug 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-9-lessons-learned-in-12-years-as-a-software-developer/611e3022c4783a33f5e256a5/comment/611f56cba5d08237f40de007)

really nice article ankur bhai

[Ankur Tyagi](https://hashnode.com/@TheAnkurTyagi)

[Aug 24, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-9-lessons-learned-in-12-years-as-a-software-developer/611e3022c4783a33f5e256a5/comment/611f56cba5d08237f40de007#reply-6124a9a6b115357df05f347a)

Thanks Dhiraj

[Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)

[Aug 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-9-lessons-learned-in-12-years-as-a-software-developer/611e3022c4783a33f5e256a5/comment/611f4cd9e404793819ca6782)

Great lessons, [Ankur Tyagi](https://hashnode.com/@TheAnkurTyagi)!

I definitely made the mistake "of trying to diversify too early in my career" too.

I also tried "to learn everything", which only lead to a lot of stress and burnout.

Very helpful article! 🙏

[Ankur Tyagi](https://hashnode.com/@TheAnkurTyagi)

[Aug 20, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/top-9-lessons-learned-in-12-years-as-a-software-developer/611e3022c4783a33f5e256a5/comment/611f4cd9e404793819ca6782#reply-611f5605a5d08237f40ddff5)

Thanks a lot [Catalin Pit](https://hashnode.com/@Catalinpit)