<ul><li>Creating products involves developing software that is convenient, useful, reliable, easy to maintain, and scalable, rather than just focusing on clean code.</li><li>Pet projects, which entail limited resources like time, budget, and team support, help developers grow by making decisions beyond writing code, such as architectural and product-related choices.</li><li>Engaging in pet projects shifts developers from just coding to considering various aspects like product impact, timelines, cost-effectiveness, and success, fostering a holistic approach towards software development.</li><li>Participating in individual pet projects alongside team collaborations enables developers to evolve from programmers to creators of products, instilling a focus on addressing real-world problems and delivering effective solutions.</li></ul>

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