Dev Career
Habits to evolve in software development beyond code
In this book, Jessica Nathany explores the fundamental aspects of a software development career to help you improve your interpersonal skills and expand your professional vision.
Once the essential pillars of the dev journey are established, the author gathers habits for you to grow in a structured way, from good computing practices to soft skills.
Everything filled with learnings, experiences and testimonials from people in the field. You have here a career guide to explore the job market with readiness to follow its trends and prepare for the future.
📋 Table of Contents
Part I: Between codes, bugs and coffees
The work behind software construction
- Collaboration and roles: understanding responsibilities in software development teams
- Developers don't just write code
- Agile Methodologies
- From Junior to Senior: mistakes, successes and the patience for climbing to success
Part II: 10 habits that will make you an efficient developer
- The habit
- Habit 1: Create challenging projects and build an excellent portfolio
- Habit 2: Improve your communication
- Habit 3: Organize your studies and focus on the essential
- Habit 4: Master English, the language of technology
- Habit 5: Participate and contribute to the Tech community
- Habit 6: First understand the concepts, then consolidate with practice
- Habit 7: Align your technical skills with business understanding
- Habit 8: Lessons you can learn and teach during code review
Part III: The market and the future of Dev career
- Trends and investments in AI in the tech market
- AI tools that enhance developers' work
- How to prepare for technical and behavioral interviews
- Sustainable balance: How to thrive in tech career without losing yourself
- Bibliographic references