#27: Problem-Solving Skills & A Strategy for Software Engineers

<p>In the first episode of the new season, I talk about Problem-Solving skills and strategies for developers. As we all have a common goal of solving problems with software, improving our skills and using various strategies are crucial.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I talk about a clear strategy to solve almost any problem we face. We can solve problems in five steps.</p> <ol> <li>Find out the real problem</li> <li>Clarify the problem and expectations</li> <li>Simplify the problem</li> <li>Create potential solutions</li> <li>Merge and evaluate solutions</li> </ol> <p>In five steps, you can solve many problems—big or small.</p> <p><br></p> <p>You can find the <a href="https://candost.blog/sw-27-problem-solving-skills-for-software-engineers#transcript" target="_blank">transcription on candost.blog</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/candosten/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@candosten</a>, and on Polywork at <a href="https://candost.directory" target="_blank">https://candost.directory</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p>I send biweekly newsletters called Mektup that contains letters to software engineers who want to become leaders in the software industry. Subscribe it on <a href="https://candost.blog/mektup/" target="_blank">https://candost.blog/mektup/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://candost.blog/podcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to the newsletter</a> on <a href="https://candost.blog/podcast/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://candost.blog/podcast/</a> to get notifications for every new podcast episode in your inbox.</p>