My 2022 goals as a Web Developer
Tags: webdev, beginners, writing, devjournal
Published: 2022-02-01 20:30:58

Now that 2021 is over, it is time to set new goals. I know I'm a bit late to the party, since it's already February 1, but I needed some time to ponder my goals a bit longer. So here they are!

## Work

### Learn Vue.js

Even though I am not an expert in ReactJS yet, I feel the need to learn a new technology. 

ReactJS being a library, I want to add a Framework to my CV, and as VueJS is easy to learn and has a lot of potential, this is what I decided to learn.

### Learn more theory about basics : HTML / CSS / JS and NodeJs

I agree wholeheartedly with the principle of "practice makes perfect", but I think at some point you have to learn a little theory. Knowing why things work a certain way is a powerful debugging tool!

I watch Anthony Alicea's courses on Udemy. He is the author of JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts and Learn and Understand NodeJS. I highly recommend his courses, and I will gladly take his next course on CSS and HTML!

### Learn more about DevOps

 I'm very curious to know how the process of creating a website works, from designs to deployment and maintenance of an application. 

I find DevOps work very interesting and I want to learn more about it!

### Let go of the imposter syndrome !

This one is going to be very difficult! Being still a young developer, I tend to underestimate my knowledge and abilities. 

And being self-aware is not enough, the real goal in the end is to be able to assert your arguments and not let anyone tell you otherwise.

## Daily life
### Wake up earlier in the morning 😄

I'm the worst at waking up in the morning. I have a lot to do, and I know that getting up early would make me much more productive. 

I need to get to bed earlier, and to do that I need to stop scrolling through instagram in bed … Shame on me I know.

### Read more books !

My library is FULL of good books, I have _The Lord of the Rings_ to read, the _Witcher_ saga, tons of books on my Amazon wishlist and a Kindle waiting for me. 

I find it very hard to stay consistent and read and I want to change that.

### Learn Piano

I always wanted to play the piano and never committed to it, or even asked my parents. As a child, I didn't really know **WHY** I wanted to learn the piano. Now that I'm a bit older, I feel like I'm missing out, that I can't play an instrument. 

I already ride horses, but I plan to do a little more exercise, whether it's cardio or maybe Pilates.

### Create a Youtube channel for tutorials ?

I don't know if I'll actually do it this year, I'm still experimenting with social media. I love sharing knowledge in the IT world through my blog and Instagram (even though I'm still a novice there). 

I'd like to try and make little YouTube tutorials on various technologies. Maybe build some apps while filming 🤷. This goal is more of a "really think about it this year", weighing the pros and cons.

### Grow my audience on Instagram (Go check out la.dev 😉)

Growing on Instagram is not that easy! Creating reels and posts takes time and I need to get better at it. 

I feel like I'm trying to be a little too "_perfect_" and I waste time re-doing videos a hundred times. I need to have more fun and just focus on sharing!

## Conclusion
Writing about my goals was really interesting, and I encourage you to do the same. Thinking about the year ahead will give you energy, and publishing your goals will add a little "pressure" like "_I told people I was going to do these things, I better do them now!_".

Being motivated is usually not enough. Having someone who can (kindly and sympathetically) scold you if you stop trying is a good way to keep you focused and on track.

So, what about you ? What are your goals for 2022 ? Tell me everything !

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