Software Developer's Career Handbook
by Michael Lopp · first published 2022
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I'll suggest some, all very different. 1. The Software Developer's Career Handbook: A Guide to Navigating the Unpredictable by Michael Lopp This is about all the things around being a programmer at work. 2. The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder This is a well regarded book about…
on “Ask HN: What are some no fluff books on engineering, career, and general wisdom?” ↗I know it's commonly recommended here, but the other Rands' book, Being Geek: The Software Developer's Career Handbook, is top notch as well for devs and those living somewhere in-between experienced dev and team manager. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0596155409/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_mr...
on “Ask HN: Resources for transitioning from development to management?” ↗In that section, would like to add recommendations for: - "Being Geek: The Software Developer's Career Handbook" https://www.amazon.com/Being-Geek-Software-Developers-Handbo... - "Team Geek: A Software Developer's Guide to Working Well with Others" http://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920018025.do -- Software engineering…
on “Ask HN: Which non-programming books are a beneficial read for programmers?” ↗No one has mentioned this book yet? It's what I expected this article to be like. Being Geek: The Software Developer's Career Handbook http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PUHbK9h-44
on “A Rough Guide to Social Skills for Awkward Smart People” ↗