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Skill Up: A Software Developer's Guide to Life and Career

You're reading from   Skill Up: A Software Developer's Guide to Life and Career 65 steps to becoming a better developer

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jul 2017
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ISBN-13 9781787287037
Length 302 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface I. Coder Skills FREE CHAPTER II. Freelancer Skills III. Career Skills Index

What this book covers

Part 1, Coder Skills, contains advice for people starting out in a coding career, or those who are already working as in a programming role but want to improve their general skills. It includes such subjects as how to study and understand complex topics, defining deep work and what it means for developers, and getting past skill plateaus when learning new languages.

Part 2, Freelancer Skills, contains advice for developers working as freelancers and trying to manage their careers and bid on new tenders. It includes such subjects as knowing when to fire a client, practical tips for taking over legacy applications, and a guide to automating client update messages.

Part 3, Career Skills, contains advice for having a successful career as a developer. It provides information on how to advance your career, and practical tips, such as interview guides. It includes such subjects as how to practice programming techniques and improve as a developer, how to balance best practice and creativity as a developer, and developer salary negotiation strategies.

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