First Achievements and Hard Lessons

Olivia: Hey team, I am updating my profile summary today. What was your first big achievement in IT?

Sean: Hi Olivia! My first achievement was five years ago. I worked on a React framework for a mobile app. We had a strict deadline, but we missed it because I made a mistake in a custom library. I learned so much!

Lauren: I remember my first day as a junior developer. I wanted to focus on clean code, but I was so nervous that I forgot how to use Git. My mentor helped me.

Olivia: That is funny, Lauren! On my first day, I applied to a job but they didn't hire me. Then, I found an internship where I worked with a great mentor. I did not quit, and now I love my career.

Sean: We all started as newcomers. It is good to remember these stories!

Lauren: Yes! Now we can build any app and framework without fear.

Read again and choose the right answer

What did Sean work on five years ago?

• A custom library for a website
• A React framework for a mobile app
• A database for a startup

Why did Sean's team miss the deadline?

• Because Sean made a mistake in a library
• Because the mentor was angry
• Because they forgot the project summary

What did Lauren forget to use because she was nervous?

• React framework
• Her custom profile
• Git

How did Olivia find her career opportunity?

• She got a job instantly after her first application
• She did not quit and found an internship with a mentor
• She started a startup with Sean

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