I've recently gone through 10 articles discussing necessary qualities for software engineers. Here are the top 10 qualities followed by top 10 suggestions to improve them:

1. Ask the Right Question
Choose the right time and person to ask targeted, open-ended questions and express gratitude for their response

2. Work With Deep Focus
Control your attention and minimize distractions for quality work

3. Show Initiatives
Take responsibilities, execute and go the extra mile

4. Stay Flexible and Adaptable
Don't confine yourself to a specific technology or framework

5. Prioritize Your Tasks
Prioritize activities for your personal growth while leaving enough room for a good night's sleep, meals and workouts

6. Respect Each Other's Time
Plan ahead, and be honest about delays

7. Embrace Constructive Feedback
Ask for it individually, value actionable insights, express gratitude, and act on it

8. Build a Blameless Work Culture
Promote open communication and proactive approach to incidents

9. Publicly Give Kudos to Others When They Help
Express gratitude for colleagues' contributions in team meetings or stand-up sessions

10. Become a Better Writer
Value the reader’s time more than your own

Let's try them out in 2024!

@sam_abdullaev