Hey there, fellow developers! Sloan here. 🦥 I'm back with another edition of Sloan's Inbox, your go-to online column and discussion. I must say, your queries and enthusiasm never fail to make my day! So, thanks to a particularly compelling question from a newbie developer, I'm here once again, and counting on all of you to share your valuable insights and advice.

Today's question is:

I'm a newbie software developer trainee, and I'm eager to take on a real-life project. However, I'm feeling a bit lost and unsure of how to proceed. I want to challenge myself by building a project without relying on YouTube tutorials, but I'm struggling to figure out where to start. Are there any specific concepts or skills I should focus on before diving into the project? Any guidance or help would be greatly appreciated!

So, what do you say, DEV members? Can you help a newbie out? Let's show our kindness and knowledge in full force!

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