| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 286 pages) : illustrations |
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Includes index. |
| Summary |
Written by industry experts that have spent the last 20+ years helping developers grow their careers, this book offers invaluable insights and guidance tailored to the specific needs of technical professionals. By discovering the secret of continuous learning and adapting in the ever-evolving field of software development, you'll explore various learning paths with formal and informal methods, as well as gain an understanding of the value of certifications to validate your skills. This book will teach you the significance of building a strong support network, holding crucial conversations, and taking ownership of your career growth. You'll delve into acquiring both soft and hard skills, becoming a well-rounded and sought-after developer. Packed with practical examples, stories of successful developers, and real-world applications, the chapters will equip you with actionable advice on how to push beyond your comfort zone and embracing communities to enhance your teamwork abilities. Additionally, you'll uncover the benefits of joining open-source projects, speaking at conferences, and building a personal brand to amplify your visibility and reputation. By the end of this book, you'll have a well-laid-out long-term and short-term plan for your career progression, equipping you with advanced technical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to effectively manage relationships within your organization. |
| Contents |
Foreword -- Contributors -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Part 1: The Basics: Learn and Practice the Technical Skills -- Chapter 1: The Secret to Learning about Technology Quickly and Continuously -- Chapter 2: Choose Your Best Path for Learning, Training, and Certifications -- Chapter 3: Optimize Your Support Network for Growth -- Chapter 4: Acquire the Right Skills Deliberately -- Chapter 5: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone -- Part 2: Get Involved: Participate in the Community -- Chapter 6: Become a Team Player by Embracing Communities -- Chapter 7: Focus Your Growth by Giving and Receiving Mentoring -- Chapter 8: Be Part of a Larger Group -- Meeting People at User Groups and Meetups -- Chapter 9: Grow Your Network through Social Media -- Chapter 10: Build Lasting Relationships -- Part 3: Create Impact: Share and Lead -- Chapter 11: Build Trust and Solve Problems with Open Source Projects -- Chapter 12: Scaling Trust through Public Engagement: Speaking and Blogs -- Chapter 13: Be a Leader: Manage Up, Down, and Across Your Organization -- Chapter 14: Stepping Up Your Technology Game -- Defining Technology Instead of Merely Using It -- Chapter 15: Build Your Personal Brand and Become a Trusted Advisor |
| Subject |
Computer software -- Development -- Vocational guidance.
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Computer programming -- Vocational guidance.
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Computer software industry -- Vocational guidance.
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Programmation (Informatique) -- Orientation professionnelle. |
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Logiciels -- Industrie -- Orientation professionnelle. |
| Added Author |
Souza, Bruno, author.
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Burns, Ed, writer of foreword.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1801818703 9781801818704 (OCoLC)1393242589 |
| ISBN |
9781801811668 (electronic bk.) |
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1801811660 (electronic bk.) |
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