Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager

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• strife25 · Feb 28, 2022 · Recommends

  …Manager's Path, but I don't think it's a good book to explain HOW to become a manager. The book's goal is to explain the career path of a manager from tech lead to CTO. My #1 recommendation these days is "Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager" by Jamies Stanier. This book explains how to approach the work a manager is involved in and what you can expect from the day to day. Planning, hard conversations, performance reviews etc. Also, look…

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• mindcrash · Jul 26, 2024 · Recommends

  …Executive's Primer By Will Larson This one is meant more for "Head of Engineering" types, but still contains tons of handy information to turn yourself into a effective leader. And last but not least: - Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager by James Stanier Subtitle of this book says it all. Highly recommended!

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• mjoksimovic · Mar 10, 2021 · Recommends

  …it (which, I did lol). And yet, lo and behold, here I am today, working 80% of time with people and 20% with code itself. So I guess I "converted". The book that actually helped me make a switch is "Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager" (link: https://www.amazon.com/Become-Effective-Software-Engineering-Manager/dp/1680507249/ref=sr_1_1) and I think the source where I found it is worth mentioning as well (https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/become-and-effective-software-engineering-manager-my-book-review/).…

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• groby_b · Nov 25, 2024 · Recommends

  There are a number of decent books. "Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager", "The Manager's Path", "Becoming a Technical Leader", "An Elegant Puzzle", "Resilient Management". But your best bet is either finding an experienced manager who's willing to coach you, or working with…

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• jstanier · Oct 20, 2021 · Mentions

  …Effective Remote Working. I didn't plan on writing a second book, but 8 months ago during a conversation with the publisher we agreed that it was the right time for a book like this. My first book was Become an Effective Software Engineering Manager, which I did a Show HN on before: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22033129 That book has so far been successful with lots of great reviews and over $100,000 in net sales. A beta book with PragProg…

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