Some of these skills must be used in concert to be successful. Example 1 (absorbing) 3 (asking questions after being stuck) and 10 (being able to communicate progress) is generally how you should ask questions to your peers to show you’ve done your leg work and aren’t just making someone else do your work.

Definitely. I've found people are more willing to help if you can talk through your findings and even propose a solution, or part of a solution.

Non coding skills which give you that cutting edge