What do they have in common?

• read the reference. It's official documentation.
• they know your tools really well.
• read the error message: Really Read the Error Message and Try to Understand What’s Written. [...] The best engineers can infer a ton of information from very little context. Just by reading the error message, you can fix most of the problems on your own.
• break down problems
• are not afraid to get their hands dirty: they read a lot of code and they are not afraid to touch it. They never say “that’s not for me” or “I can’t help you here.” Instead, they just start and learn.
• always help others: great engineers are in high demand and are always busy, but they always try to help.
• write
• keep learning constantly: Part of the reason is that they keep learning. Somewhat related, the best engineers don’t follow trends, but they will always carefully evaluate the benefits of new technology.
• Don't care about status
• have a reptation
• have patience
• never blame the computer
• don't be afraid to say "I don't know"
• avoid guessing: ask questions, read the reference, use a debugger, be thorough.
• KISS
• Final Thoughts