Here's how you can make a lasting impression as an intern in the programming industry.

The golden rule for interns is to solidify your fundamentals. Grasp core concepts like data structures and algorithms. These are the building blocks of any program. Being comfortable with them will impress your supervisor. Imagine you're assigned a sorting task. Understanding different sorting algorithms (e.g., bubble sort, merge sort) allows you to choose the most efficient one, showcasing your problem-solving skills and knowledge base.

Making a lasting impression as an intern in the programming industry starts with mastering the basics. 1️⃣ Gain a strong understanding of fundamental programming concepts. 2️⃣ Apply these basics in real-world scenarios, showing your ability to solve problems. 3️⃣ Show eagerness to learn more complex concepts. This demonstrates your commitment to growth. 4️⃣ Communicate effectively with your team, showing your understanding and asking insightful questions. Remember, a strong foundation leads to a strong structure.

Master the fundamentals of programming. It sounds like a lot but you will have a much easier time being a dev when you understand what your goal is and how to get there. Languages are ever-changing and are learned on a requirement basis and therefore I would suggest picking a language you feel most comfortable in. Programming principles apply across the board, the language is just a tool that helps you get there. You master one and others will be way easier to get on top of. Take the time and learn as much of Git as you can. It will save you a lot of headache in the long run.

Don't just wait for tasks. Review code reviews on completed projects (with permission!) to learn from others' mistakes. It shows initiative and improves your code quality. Ask clarifying questions before diving in – it demonstrates a thoughtful approach and avoids rework. Furthermore, suggest small improvements based on your learnings! This showcases your problem-solving skills and leaves a lasting impression.

Being proactive is the most important part for any employee and not only intern. Here are some points I believe are important for anyone into a new job: 1. Take maximum ownership of any work you get. People shouldn't get a chance to ask you about progress. 2. Take initiative to improve legacy processes, speak on anything you feel can be improved and take actions towards it. 3. Take up challenging roles and work which is important for the business. 4. Keep learning new things around your work and keep exploring new avenues. 5. Help people around proactively, this will help you in a lot of ways, you wouldn't even know. 6. Keep talking to seniors and people working on similar things. And I can keep going but those points give the idea.

Be proactive, especially in learning about the codebase and technologies used. Try to learn independently before asking questions. This will help you learn faster and demonstrate your initiative to the team. Don't hesitate to ask for help when you get stuck. It's a good idea to set a reasonable amount of time to wrestle with a problem before seeking help, but don't be afraid to ask for clarification if needed. Actively observe senior developers and learn from their experience. They can provide valuable insights and feedback that will help you avoid common pitfalls on your learning journey.

This is the best thing you can do early on in your career, actively taking on work just a level higher your current skill sets and delivering them shows your team that you are a worthy team member and builds trust and reliability in the long run.

Proactivity is the hallmark of a great employee and a great developer. Pitch your ideas, speak about issues or possible optimizations and don't be afraid to bring things to the forefront. Be brave as sometimes it feels like your ideas don't have weight behind them but that's far from the truth. Different perspectives help you and your team to cover more bases and be more successful at what you do.

Collaboration is key for intern success! Actively listen during meetings, taking notes to ensure you understand the project goals. Ask for code walkthroughs from senior developers – it fosters learning and strengthens team bonds. During pair programming, contribute ideas and don't be afraid to respectfully point out potential issues. This showcases your communication skills and willingness to learn from others, making you a valuable team asset.

Be open to receiving and sharing feedback, when someone shares feedback, thank them and work on improving. Ask for help whenever you are stuck on a problem, when asking for help ensure to let your team members know everything you have tried so far.

Always ask for help and always offer help when you see someone struggling. If you feel that trying to directly help a team member feels forced, turn it into a discussion on the subject and that by itself may lead to a solution or an idea. A well oiled and helpful team paves the way to a brilliant product and you will enjoy your working journey a lot more.

Internships are the perfect way to explore new technologies, new techniques, new tools and experiment. Use that! Take advantage of the open environment to learn new skills and tools and demonstrate that you can adapt around different technologies, pipelines, etc. and that when in need, you can also adapt to different tasks/projects without losing momentum

Always explore for new technologies and solutions. The tech world is ever-changing that is true, but there is nothing wrong with having a favourite language or framework. Something that you feel passionate about. Just understand that it might not be the solution for every problem you encounter. There is so much cool and useful tech out there and I encourage you to seek it out and explore it. However, understand that programming is a tool to get to an end goal. What that goal is, is up to you (or whoever you work for).

Problem-solving is imperative when standing out as an intern, and this confidence to problem solve and collaborate with others only arises from you being proactive. When solving problems, always make sure to: 1. Write down the objectives 2. Write down any constraints on the solution 3. Plan out what your solution will look like using a flowchart or some other technique 4. Write pseudocode to reflect plan 5. Then implement

Developer and problem solver might as well be synonymous. You will run into roadblocks and issues that make you pull your hair out, but don't give up. Take it personally and keep going until you break through one way or another. Ask for help if you need to, but don't let issues discourage you. In fact on the contrary, take it as a challenge. The satisfaction you get from solving an issue that has been bothering you for days feels great and is a driving force for a lot of devs.