Simple Programmer, 2017. — 796 p. — ISBN13: 978-0-9990814-1-9. Technical Knowledge Alone Isn't Enough - Increase Your 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...
Wiley, 2011. — 288 p. — ISBN: 978-0-470-92762-5. The Google Resume is the only book available on how to win a coveted spot at Google, Microsoft, Apple, or other top tech firms. Gayle Laakmann McDowell worked in Google Engineering for three years, where she served on the hiring committee and interviewed over 120 candidates. She interned for Microsoft and Apple, and interviewed...
Byte Code LLC, 2022. — 434 p. System Design Interview - An Insider's Guide (Volume 2). This book can be seen as a sequel to the book: System Design Interview - An Insider’s Guide. It covers a different set of system design interview questions and solutions. Although reading Volume 1 is helpful, it is not required. This book should be accessible to readers who have a basic...
Wiley, 2015. — 268 p. The term big data was originally coined in 2008 by Haseeb Budhani, the chief product officer of Infineta, a wide area network (WAN) provider, to describe datasets that are so large that traditional relational database management systems (RDBMSs) couldn’t handle the processing. Getting a Big Data Job For Dummies is for anyone looking to explore big data as...
Impackt Publishing, 2016. — 376 p. — ISBN: 978-1-78300-140-8. A detailed guide to self-employment for software and web developers – from identifying your target market, through to managing your time, finances, and client behavior About This Book Discover how to make money with software development skills. Learn how to develop a marketing and sales strategy and develop...
Paperback: 304 p. Publisher: Oneworld Publications (7 Mar. 2013). Language: English. ISBN10: 1851689559, ISBN13: 978-1851689552. You are shrunk to the height of a penny and thrown in a blender. The blades start moving in sixty seconds. What do you do? If you want to work at Google, or any of the world’s top employers, you’ll need to have a convincing answer to this and...
Wiley, 2015. — 384 p. — ISBN13: 978-1119002666. Looking to snag a social media position? This fun and practical guide shows you how to stand out from the competition and land your dream job in social media. Inside, you'll find expert and easy-to-follow guidance on where you should look for a job in social media, how to research companies to target, the social media sites where...
Wiley, 2015. — 291 p. Your friendly guide to getting a job in coding Getting a Coding Job For Dummies explains how a coder works in (or out of) an organization, the key skills any job requires, the basics of the technologies a coding pro will encounter, and how to find formal or informal ways to build your skills. Plus, it paints a picture of the world a coder lives in,...
2019. — 42 p. Use These Proven Tips And Actionable Suggestions To Start A Career In Software Engineering Starting Today! Have you ever been amazed by how drastically Software has changed our lives? Talking to your loved ones as if they are with you using WhatsApp, finding out answers to almost anything in seconds using Google, getting a ride instantly using Uber, ordering food...
Packt Publishing, 2017. — 303 p. — ISBN10: 1787287033, 13 978-1787287037. This book is useful for programmers of any ability or discipline. It has advice for those thinking about beginning a career in programming, those already working as a fully employed programmer, and for those working as freelance developers. What You Will Learn Improve your soft skills to become a better...
CRC Press, 2016. - 297 p. - ISBN: 1498782760 Written for those starting a career in IT or whose career is well advanced, this career guide shows how to blaze a path to success through the jungle of modern IT. With a career spanning five decades, the author shares lessons he learned the hard way so readers do not have to learn them the hard way. By emphasizing the importance of...
CodeStudio, 2021. — 505 p. — (Acing the Coding Round: 125+ Most Popular Interview Problems). The book has been specifically designed for aspiring programmers, i.e. students who are in their final year of engineering or have just recently graduated. It covers all important coding questions that have been asked in technical interviews of 2500+ MNCs, which will ultimately help...
O’Reilly Media, Inc., 2022. — 356 p. — ISBN: 978-1-098-11873-0. For years, companies have rewarded their most effective engineers with management positions. But treating management as the default path for an engineer with leadership ability doesn’t serve the industry well – or the engineer. The staff engineer’s path allows engineers to contribute at a high level as role models,...
Apress, 2018. — 104 p. — ISBN: 1484237021. Remain relevant in the face of constant change during your career in technology. This book shows you how to proactively plan in anticipation of future changes. Many people find technology careers enticing because of the number of job opportunities, the high compensation, or simply because of fascination with technology itself. Once in...
Razeware LLC, 2019. — 520 p. — ISBN: 978-1-942878-82-7. Reflect, refactor & refresh! Top developers, leaders & innovators in tech share the career advice they wish they’d had when they started. It’s like chatting over coffee with your favorite people in tech — but better! It’s hard to make it as a developer in today’s tech world, and even harder to find mentors who can give you...
McGraw-Hill Education, 2004. — 252 p. — ISBN10: 0071440011, ISBN13: 978-0071440011. As if job interviews weren't nerve-wracking enough, many companies, in their pursuit of the brightest and best, have begun beleaguering applicants with tests of logic, creativity, and analytical abilities. Many firms have replaced traditional interview questions such as "Tell us about yourself"...
Kodeco Inc., 2023. — 178 p. This book is your map to landing software developer interviews. Read and work through the action plans and accompanying workbook pages as industry authorities Jennifer Bailey and Tim Condon help you launch your tech career. Learn the entire process to land software developer interviews for jobs you actually want and are qualified to get. Understand...
Little, Brown US, 2005. — 288 p. — ISBN10: 9780316778497, ISBN13: 978-0316778497. Microsoft's interview process is a notoriously gruelling sequence of brain-busting questions that separate the most creative thinkers from the merely brilliant. So effective is their technique that other leading corporations - from the high-tech industry to consulting and financial services - are...
Authors not specified. McGraw-Hill, 2008. - 190 p. — ISBN: 978-0071493208. You've worked hard for your computing degree; now it's time to take that education and put it to work. Get an edge on the other job applicants with Resumes for Computer Careers. This helpful resource is packed with expert advice on creating concise, stylish resumes that will instantly get you noticed.
OpenGenus, 2022, 140 p. This book “System Design at Google” is the only book you need to master System Design for Interviews. This book is divided into two major sections: Developed products at Google such as BigQuery, BigTable, Hadoop, and Dapper. Google Products with over 1B active users such as YouTube, Google Search, and Google Maps. This book will accelerate your...
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015. — 141 p. A book for Tech Leads, from Tech Leads. Discover how more than 35 Tech Leads find the delicate balance between the technical and non-technical worlds. Discover the challenges a Tech Lead faces and how to overcome them. You may be surprised by the lessons they have to share.
Pragmatic Programmers, LLC. 2011. — 246 p. It’s day one on the job. You have programming chops,you’ve landed the job, you’re sitting at your workstation…now what? This book is a virtual guide. It’ll get you oriented, point out the mountains and canyons ahead, and also save you from some nasty pitfalls. Professional Programming Program for Production Get Your Tools in Order...
San Francisco, CA: CBS Interactive Inc., 2018. — 65 p. Enterprise demand for skilled developers continues to grow, and certain positions — such as front-end, full stack, and mobile developers--are hard to fill but very much in demand. This comprehensive ebook explains which languages will help you launch your career, which pay the most, and which are currently the most popular....
Lau Edmond, 2015. — 261 p. — ISBN: 13: 978-0996128100. How to Leverage Your Efforts in Software Engineering to Make a Disproportionate and Meaningful Impact Master the techniques top software engineers use to maximize their impact and make a meaningful difference. Accelerate your career growth. Spend less time grinding on tedious tasks. Turn your effort into impact. Get...
Lau Edmond, 2023. — 16 p. How to Leverage Your Efforts in Software Engineering to Make a Disproportionate and Meaningful Impact Master the techniques top software engineers use to maximize their impact and make a meaningful difference. Accelerate your career growth. Spend less time grinding on tedious tasks. Turn your effort into impact. Get hundreds of actionable tips and...
Apress, 2023. — 216 p. — ISBN: 1484296621. This complete beginner's guide is for anyone interested in becoming a web developer. Aimed at those without any previous experience, this book provides an overview of the key principles of modern web development. You'll gain insight into the key facets of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, as well as the difference between front-end, back-end,...
Packt Publishing, 2023. — 310 p. 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...
Manning Publications, 2021. — 265 p. — ISBN: 978-1617299070. Own Your Tech Career: Soft skills for technologists are a guide to taking control of your professional life. It teaches you to approach your career with planning and purpose, always making active decisions towards your goals. Summary. In Own Your Tech Career: Soft skills for technologists, you will: Define what...
DEV, 2020. — 128 p. Trying to land a high paying job in tech? Want companies reaching out to you? Job hunting as a developer is stressful. Dozens of people apply for the same job and you’re competing with CS grads and people with years of experience. I remember applying endlessly for jobs when I started out and companies sending me rejection letter after rejection letter. And...
Lau Edmond, 2023. — 16 p. The Step-by-Step System to Increase Your Leverage Week over Week This guide breaks down, step-by-step, the Effort to Impact system — a system you can use to continuously re-allocate your time and energy toward higher-leverage activities. I've been using the system for years to ensure that I not only get things done, but that I get the right things...
O’Reilly Media, 2023. — 321 p. At some point in your career, you'll realize there's more to being a software engineer than dealing with code. Is it time to become a manager? Or join a startup? In this insightful and entertaining book, Michael Lopp recalls his make-or-break moments with Silicon Valley giants such as Apple, Slack, Pinterest, Palantir, Netscape, and Symantec to...
Manning Publications, 2015. — 470 p. — ISBN-10 1617292397. Soft Skills: The software developer's life manual is a unique guide, offering techniques and practices for a more satisfying life as a professional software developer. In it, developer and life coach John Sonmez addresses a wide range of important "soft" topics, from career and productivity to personal finance and...
Apress, 2022. — 381 p. — ISBN: 1484286790, 9781484286791. According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is considered to be the third-most-important skill for employees, behind complex problem-solving and critical thinking. This book will help you rethink your creativity and its value in the work life, giving you access to intellectual, emotional, and reputational benefits...
Evans Julia, 2024 – 20 p. Here’s my approach: 1. Stick to fundamentals Wizard Zines focuses on fundamentals: things that haven’t changed much in the last 10 years and that probably won’t change much in the next 10 either. That’s why there’s a zine about HTTP and not, say, the Python requests module. HTTP/1.1 was defined in 1997! The basics haven’t changed since 1997 because we...
Apress Media, LLC, 2023. — 72 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4842-8782-8. There are few books in the market that talk about the effort within and outside of the job that helps software engineers advance in their careers. This book is a truthful and introspective look at technical careers and a consolidation of that information and advice for engineers that are looking to elevate their...
Apress Media LLC, 2020. — 240 p. — ISBN: 978-1-4842-6146-0. Software engineering education has a problem: universities and bootcamps teach aspiring engineers to write code, but they leave graduates to teach themselves the countless supporting tools required to thrive in real software companies. Building a Career in Software is the solution, a comprehensive guide to the...
Apress Media LLC., 2020. — 220 p. — ISBN13: 978-1-4842-6073-9. Learn what you need to succeed as a developer beyond the code. The lessons in this book will supercharge your career by sharing lessons and mistakes from real developers. Wouldn’t it be nice to learn from others’ career mistakes? “Soft” skills are crucial to success, but are haphazardly picked up on the job or,...
Independently Published, 2019. — 20 p. This is usually the way I ask applicants to introduce themselves. I often ask them to tell me something which is not found in their resume. Why? Because most applicants would just prepare for and memorize what is in their curriculum vitae/resume. You better just ask us to read if that is the case. We want to get to know you as a person. We...
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