09-10-2023, 07:20 PM
Developer Career Masterplan | 310 | VanCura, Heather;Souza, Bruno;Burns, Ed; |
Elevate your technical career with practical guidance, best practices, and actionable insights shared by industry experts
Key Features
Develop the right skills to advance your career with comprehensive skill development
Explore practical examples and case studies for real-world career guidance
Understand the importance of networking and community engagement for professional growth
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book Description
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.
What you will learn
Explore skills needed to grow your career
Participate in community and mentorship programs
Build your technical knowledge for growth
Discover how to network and use social media
Understand the impact of public speaking
Identify the critical conversations to advance your career
Participate in non-technical activities to enhance your career
Who this book is for
This book is for technical professionals, particularly developers, seeking practical career growth guidelines and best practices. It addresses both junior and senior developers, offering valuable insights and experiences from within the developer community.
Table of Contents
The secret to learn technology fast and continuously
Choose your best path for Learning, Training and Certifications
Optimize Your Support Network for Growth
Acquire the right Soft and Hard skills deliberately
Push yourself by improving outside of your comfort zone
Become a team player by embracing communities
Focus your growth by giving and receiving mentoring
Be part of a larger group: Meeting people at User Groups and Meetups
Grow your network using Social Media
Build deep, lasting relationships at Conferences and in person activities
Build trust with top developers and solve important problems by joining Open Source
Build trust at scale by sharing Publicly through Speaking and blogs
Be a leader, Manage up, down and across your organization
Step up your technology game: Define technology instead of merely using it
Build your Personal brand and be respected and requested as a trusted advisor
Contents of Download:
Developer Career Masterplan.pdf (2.56 MB)
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