A series of steps in order to become a successful programmer

Many coders looking for success, professionalism and they ask themselves always, how do I become a professional?

I'll put you some key points which leads to professionalism :

1. extension programming as possible
2.  do not programmed each script from zero
3. if you are a professional designer doesn't mean you are a professional programmer
4. the rise of the stairs is step by step
5. Tradition is the best way to success
6.  finally: If you cannot do a certain order ask

programmer always need to ask, search, you can use Google for searching and try to find a good groups in Facebook and social network you can improve your skills with them!