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Hi, Alex here. Today, I wanted to provide a excerpt from the following release of The Boring Developer Manifesto coming in February.

Focus on the Boring, Achieve the Extraordinary

The irony of what’s ahead is that it’s all simple, clear, and—most importantly—honest. These are the things that often get overlooked in an industry obsessed with overcomplicating everything. It’s a sharp contrast to the complex technical tasks developers handle daily.

It also breaks away from the reckless, "move fast and break things" attitude that too often leads to missed deadlines, blown budgets, and a lack of accountability. Instead, we’re focused on what really counts: being clear, consistent, and delivering results.

My goal is simple: by focusing on clarity, reliability, and solid communication, you’ll get what most developers want—creative freedom, financial independence, and true satisfaction—but in a way that’s often overlooked.

If you take on this approach, you won’t just improve your coding skills—you’ll become essential to your clients success. Whether you’re freelancing, contracting, or working within a team, you’ll stand out as someone people trust to deliver real results. Here’s the key:

Why? Because stepping out of your own world—understanding how your actions and communication affect others—is a rare skill. And when you master it, you create the kind of value businesses are wanting to pay for again and again.

This isn’t just about being technically great; it’s about becoming the developer that clients, teams, and managers rely on. The one who consistently delivers value, brings clarity, and gets results.

Master this, and finding work will never be an issue—no matter where you are. You’ll build a reputation that draws in opportunities and commands higher rates. That’s the real path to lasting success in not just this industry, but any.

Here’s the hard truth: while many developers dream of respect, higher pay, and steady work, they often focus inward—pouring all their energy into technical skills while neglecting collaboration and a bigger-picture perspective. They isolate themselves, thinking that technical expertise alone will get them ahead. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Real success comes from aligning your efforts with the goals of your team, your clients, and the business as a whole.

So, take a moment to reflect: are you investing only in your technical abilities, or are you also building the traits that make you truly indispensable? By embracing this approach, you’ll open the door to everything you’re after—steady work, better pay, respect, appreciation and endless opportunity.

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– Alex Murton

Founder - The Boring Developer
Managing Director - Studio Almond

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