Here's how you can handle criticism and feedback assertively as a software engineer.

Focus on understanding ,try to understand what other person want to say either he/she is criticizing or trying to improve something.

Look, this is one of the most important part of our journey, not only software engineering, take any field and you are bound to receive feedbacks. How you take them, how you perceive them, and therefore how you act from there on improvising your techniques based on the feedbacks is important. In my first internship back in my second year, I used to be a bit stringent to these feedbacks. I used to think my manager just don' want to see me happy. But that is not the case at all (can be sometimes though >_<). He definitely wants the best form of the code to be pushed, which in turn meant that I will have to learn the best practices, and this indeed helped me develop my skills a lot.

Viewing feedback as a constructive tool for improving work helps maintain a productive mindset. Instead of letting feedback feel confrontational or discouraging, it’s important to focus on the specific areas that need improvement. For example, when feedback points out the need for better coding practices, concentrating on those specific aspects can enhance one's skills rather than dwelling on the criticism itself.

When receiving criticism or feedback, it's natural to jump to conclusions or feel defensive. However, pausing to ask clarifying questions can reveal the true intent behind the feedback, allowing you to grasp the underlying issues more clearly. This approach not only leads to more effective solutions but also showcases your commitment to learning and growth.

Penso que saber o momento certo de pedir feedback é uma habilidade importante, pois demonstra proatividade e disposi??o para crescer. No entanto, quando o feedback inesperado e negativo surge, é essencial lidar com ele com maturidade. Ao invés de reagir defensivamente, é fundamental questionar os pontos levantados de forma construtiva, buscando entender detalhadamente as críticas para transformá-las em oportunidades de melhoria, já que esse processo de reflex?o ajuda a identificar áreas que podem ser desenvolvidas tanto na parte comportamental quanto técnica. Além disso, creio que pedir aconselhamento ou mentoria nessas situa??es mostra disposi??o para aprender e evoluir, tornando o feedback um catalisador para o crescimento profissional.