Ask HN: What software dev skill has helped you the most?
I don't think it's a software skill specifically, but for me it was learning more formal methods for deconstructing and analyzing problems.
I agree with you. This is a important skill. Turning problems into code and making a solution.
Learn version control!
git add .
git commit . -m Stuff
git push
That's All you need to get started. Then when you do something stupid you can just revert to a working version.
comment the natural language between your brain and code
Infinite patience with clients.