> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.ivanzakutnii.com/the-hard-way-to-swe-excellence/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.ivanzakutnii.com/the-hard-way-to-swe-excellence/basic-understanding.md).

# Basic Understanding

- [Good-to-have in your mind](https://guide.ivanzakutnii.com/the-hard-way-to-swe-excellence/basic-understanding/good-to-have-in-your-mind.md)
- [What exactly is a programmer's job?](https://guide.ivanzakutnii.com/the-hard-way-to-swe-excellence/basic-understanding/what-exactly-is-a-programmers-job.md)
- [Choosing first language and thinking about potential career path](https://guide.ivanzakutnii.com/the-hard-way-to-swe-excellence/basic-understanding/choosing-first-language-and-thinking-about-potential-career-path.md)