Developer Career Masterplan Build your path to senior level and beyond with practical insights from industry experts

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 learnExplore skills needed to grow your careerParticipate in community and mentorship programsBuild your technical knowledge for growthDiscover how to network and use social mediaUnderstand the impact of public speakingIdentify the critical conversations to advance your careerParticipate in non-technical activities to enhance your careerWho 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 ContentsThe secret to learn technology fast and continuouslyChoose your best path for Learning, Training and CertificationsOptimize Your Support Network for GrowthAcquire the right Soft and Hard skills deliberatelyPush yourself by improving outside of your comfort zoneBecome a team player by embracing communitiesFocus your growth by giving and receiving mentoringBe part of a larger group: Meeting people at User Groups and MeetupsGrow your network using Social MediaBuild deep, lasting relationships at Conferences and in person activitiesBuild trust with top developers and solve important problems by joining Open SourceBuild trust at scale by sharing Publicly through Speaking and blogsBe a leader, Manage up, down and across your organizationStep up your technology game: Define technology instead of merely using itBuild your Personal brand and be respected and requested as a trusted advisor


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