Software Career

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.

Consuming and performing the exercises in this book can transform individuals, teams, and organizations from undifferentiated sellers into high-performing experts who truly enable buyers, resulting in mutually successful outcomes that endure.

This is a must-read book for anyone who wants to learn algorithms and data structures from scratch. Written for beginners and intermediate programmers, this book provides a step-by-step guide to understanding the basics of algorithms and data structures and how they can be used to build efficient and scalable software applications. The book begins with an introduction to algorithms and data structures, explaining their importance in software development, and then moves on to cover basic terminology and concepts related to algorithms and data structures. The book provides an overview of ...

This book takes you on a journey from the early days of PCs, through the evolution of technology, to the assembly of teams that built the bedrock of today's digital world. Sinofsky shares firsthand experiences, revealing the challenges and triumphs encountered while navigating Microsoft's corporate dynamics, and how external forces like the press and partnerships influenced the trajectory of personal computing.

Stop freezing up in system design interviews and start thinking like a senior engineer. Most system design resources are terrible—either too abstract to be useful or so deeply buried in theory that you finish them and still don't know what to actually do at the whiteboard. System Design for Beginners: The Lazy Person's Guide to APIs, Databases, Caching, CDNs, Load Balancing & Production Infrastructure completely changes that. Written by veteran Senior Software Architect John Cutts, this practical guide cuts through the academic fluff to give you the clear, battle-tested mental frameworks ...

No matter what kind of organization you work for, whether it's your own small business or a global Fortune 100 company, your number one goal is success. Predictable Success takes you step-by-step through a startlingly simple, intuitive, and universal process that shows you how to bring sustained, lasting, predictable success to your organization.

Few books in computing have had as profound an influence on software management as "peopleware". The unique insight of this longtime best seller is that the major issues of software development are human, not technical. They’re not easy issues; but solve them, and you’ll maximize your chances of success. For this third edition, the authors have added six new chapters and updated the text throughout, bringing it in line with today’s development environments and challenges.

Great Demo! provides sales and presales staff with a method to dramatically increase their success in closing business through substantially improved software demonstrations. It draws upon the experiences of thousands of demonstrations, both delivered and received from vendors and customers. The distinctive "Do the Last Thing First" concept generates a "Wow!" response from customers.

Use this book as your guide to becoming a Product Manager and landing your first Product Management role! This book will provide an actionable roadmap for those who aspire to a career in the rewarding world of Product Management. Product Management is an impactful role that encourages creativity, collaboration, deep learning, and autonomy. With dedication and perseverance, you can develop the skills necessary to become an exceptional product manager. In this book you will learn more about what this role entails, about how to hone skills required, and most importantly, how to apply these ...

Most founders get trapped by the business they built. If they step away, everything slips. But it doesn't have to be like this. Grow Fast, Exit Big in Under 60 Months shows you how to build a scalable, system-driven, exit-ready business that runs without you, grows beyond you and sells for a life-changing sum – whether you're scaling a tech business or turning your expertise and experience into one.

You're not broken. The system is. You've achieved what you were supposed to: senior title, strong compensation, respected company. But you're exhausted. You dread Monday mornings. You can't remember the last time you felt genuinely energized by your work. And the thought of doing this for another 20 years feels impossible. Sound familiar? Burnout in tech isn't a personal failure—it's a design problem. Most career advice tells you to "set better boundaries" or "find your passion." But boundaries don't work when you're financially trapped. And passion doesn't help when the work that once ...

At some point in your career, you'll realize there's more to being a software engineer than dealing with code. With more than forty stand-alone stories, Lopp walks through a complete job lifecycle, starting with the interview and ending with the realization that it might be time to move on. You'll learn how to handle baffling circumstances in your job, understand what you want from your career, and discover how to thrive in your workplace.

Break Into the Tech Industry Without a Computer Science Degree or Bootcamp Price Tag. Are you looking for a realistic, high-paying career path in technology, but feel blocked because you don't know how to code or don't have a computer science degree? Software testing—often called Quality Assurance (QA)—is tech’s best-kept secret. It is technical enough to command six-figure salaries, yet approachable enough that you can learn the fundamental skills on your own laptop. In Software Testing for Beginners, instructor Helen Sandbank delivers a step-by-step, hands-on masterclass designed to...

Starting a career as a software engineer without a computer science degree is a long and difficult journey, Hasan Armstrong discovered this whilst attempting to switch from a career in healthcare to software engineering. He now works as a software engineer and incorporates all the lessons he has learnt in this book. This book will provide a road map to getting a job as a software engineer without a computer science degree, as well as providing solutions to the obstacles you may face along the way.

The Second Act: Career Pivots for Developers Over 40 You are over 40 in an industry that worships 25-year-olds. Your LinkedIn is full of recruiters looking for "high-energy self-starters." Job posts list more frameworks than you have years of experience. Meanwhile, AI is rewriting the rules of what developers do — and the thinkpieces say you should be worried. Here is what those thinkpieces miss: your experience is not a liability. It is leverage. But only if you know how to deploy it. The Second Act is a practical guide for software developers navigating the career crossroads that nobody...

What is the true meaning of quality? How can you influence positive attitudes towards quality within the workplace? Leading Quality teaches you how to influence and align your company’s definition of quality, so that you can deliver the best possible experience to your clients. You will learn the techniques successful leaders use to make their strategic decisions and you will be given the tools to ensure that your team is in alignment to achieving common goals.

Jeff Lawson, developer turned CEO of Twilio (one of Bloomberg Businessweek's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2021), creates a new playbook for unleashing the full potential of software developers in any organization, showing how to help management utilize this coveted and valuable workforce to...

Tech+ for Busy People is designed for learners preparing for the CompTIA Tech+ exam who need a clear, practical way to understand technology fundamentals without getting buried in unnecessary detail. Whether you are entering IT, changing careers, supporting users, or strengthening your technical foundation, this book helps you focus on what the concepts mean, how they connect, and how they appear in real exam-style scenarios. The book covers the core areas Tech+ candidates are expected to understand, including hardware, software, operating systems, storage, networking, wireless technology, ...

How to negotiate and manage your software portfolio without getting taken advantage of by your suppliers. The fuse on your software budget is BURNING fast! Software companies have crafted a one-sided business model, and they are the only winners. BOOM! You need to understand NOW how one-sided your software relationships and contracts are. Leveling this playing field will provide you with an advantage over your competitors who do not understand the complexities of one of the most critical contracts in your business.

You have the experience. You have the results. So why has the job search gone silent? For experienced professionals, today’s hiring market can feel almost unrecognizable. Applications disappear into automated screening systems. Recruiters initiate conversations and then vanish. Positions remain posted for weeks without visible movement. “Overqualified” becomes a quiet objection. Age is rarely mentioned directly, yet years of experience can suddenly feel like something you have to explain. And after months of silence, even accomplished professionals can begin questioning their value. ...