09-01-2011, 10:08 PM
for some background, i'm a javascript programmer that survived a fine arts degree. js developers are in high demand and i've repeatedly found myself working with programmers with more years on the job but precious little experience with js or interface programming. the story below is hardly unusual but i'm still interested to see if anyone has advice.
I seem to find myself surrounded by do-ers. Knock out the work, don't think too long about things. I'm the opposite. It bothers me if my work isn't elegant. I write code, print it out and review it later. I find this essential to improving my work even if its a bit obsessive.
I have a lot of experience designing the sort of systems that my team is working on. My fellow programmers may have a lot of experience but not with these specific problems. To me the value of experience is quickly obvious but when i share this with others its frequently seen (i think) as didactic or nitpicking. After all - if it works, why look back? And I agree, except that looking back is critical to improvement. (and yes, i'm trying to be as careful as possible with my delivery)
I'm trying to figure out how i can open up a conversation on how our current work can best meet long term goals but i've had some trouble finding genuine interest in my coworkers. I don't want them to fake it, i know that won't do any good.
my current strategy is to push gently and try to relax. but i'm impatient. i think it could be 3-6 months before i can tell if we're making progress.
advice?
I seem to find myself surrounded by do-ers. Knock out the work, don't think too long about things. I'm the opposite. It bothers me if my work isn't elegant. I write code, print it out and review it later. I find this essential to improving my work even if its a bit obsessive.
I have a lot of experience designing the sort of systems that my team is working on. My fellow programmers may have a lot of experience but not with these specific problems. To me the value of experience is quickly obvious but when i share this with others its frequently seen (i think) as didactic or nitpicking. After all - if it works, why look back? And I agree, except that looking back is critical to improvement. (and yes, i'm trying to be as careful as possible with my delivery)
I'm trying to figure out how i can open up a conversation on how our current work can best meet long term goals but i've had some trouble finding genuine interest in my coworkers. I don't want them to fake it, i know that won't do any good.
my current strategy is to push gently and try to relax. but i'm impatient. i think it could be 3-6 months before i can tell if we're making progress.
advice?