The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide
How to Learn Programming Languages Quickly, Ace Your Programming Interview, and Land Your Software Developer Dream Job
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John Sonmez
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John Sonmez
About this listen
Technical knowledge alone isn't enough - increase your software development income by leveling up your soft skills
Early in his software developer career, John Sonmez discovered that technical knowledge alone isn't enough to break through to the next income level - developers need "soft skills" like the ability to learn new technologies just in time, communicate clearly with management and consulting clients, negotiate a fair hourly rate, and unite teammates and coworkers in working toward a common goal.
What you will learn in this book:
- How to systematically find and fill the gaps in your technical knowledge so you can face any new challenge with confidence
- Should you take contract work - or hold out for a salaried position? Which will earn you more, what the tradeoffs are, and how your personality should sway your choice
- Should you learn JavaScript, C#, Python, C++? How to decide which programming language you should master first
- Ever notice how every job ever posted requires "3-5 years of experience," which you don't have? Simple solution for this frustrating chicken-and-egg problem that allows you to build legitimate job experience while you learn to code
- Is earning a computer science degree a necessity - or a total waste of time? How to get a college degree with maximum credibility and minimum debt
- Coding boot camps - some are great, some are complete scams. How to tell the difference so you don't find yourself cheated out of $10,000
- Interviewer tells you, "Dress code is casual around here - the development team wears flipflops." What should you wear?
- How do you deal with a boss who's a micromanager. Plus how helping your manager with his goals can make you the MVP of your team
- The technical skills that every professional developer must have - but no one teaches you (most developers are missing some critical pieces, they don't teach this stuff in college, you're expected to just "know" this)
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-19
Amazing book. A bit too much self marketing.
Loved the book. He did a bit too much self marketing but at least he is sincere about it.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-02-19
A Definitive Guide For Every Aspiring Developer
This book is long, and it is for a reason: everything you'll need to know about the software engineering world and about how you can succeed in this ever-turning sector is covered in a professional manner. I am a senior engineer at a large software company with years behind my back, but the book made me realize a couple of important concepts, I had a couple of 'aha!' moments and learned a ton. Inspiring performance from John. Highly recommended.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-08-24
Lots of practicle examples
Action orientes book. After reading it I already had few things in my mind that I can do or change now.
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- Haydar Al-Rikabi
- 11-06-18
A journey that I enjoyed until the end
Great bird view to the software development workspace. At times, I felt like John was talking about me. I definitely found useful tips and guidance in the book.
I also liked the author’s sense of humor which made this large volume a breeze.
I knew John first through YouTube but this book got me to know him better on a personal level. His ideas inspired me to take action and I am really grateful for his efforts.
God bless and thank you.
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- rhydian edwards
- 11-08-18
Brilliant
Loved this book. I really enjoyed listening to John narrate this book and all the extra little bits were great fun with little stories and extras.
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- L
- 07-08-18
a must read!
thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. john makes some really good points and has tonnes of advice for your future or current career!
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-04-19
Recommended reading!!
Engaging speaker. This book has made my commute enjoyable and has made me more pragmatic. Let’s see if it continues... I have recommended this book to friends.
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- Flavio F.
- 27-03-18
amazing book
Amazing narrator! The book was amazing.
The only thing that I got sad about was when I reached the end.
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- [LORD]Centillion
- 05-01-20
This is the breathtaking one!
I really enjoyed learning this book. Now I have a big view about the Software Developers world.
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- Danielius
- 28-05-18
Highly recommend!
A very good book on how to become and excell as a software developer. A joy to listen to with lots of value if you decide to take action!
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