I've bought this book. I've also bought another book - "The Complete Software Developer's Guide" by John Sonmez. I found them both awesome. Usually, people which are starting with Software Development are the way too far from having a complete picture. They just decide "ok, I will be the programmer and money will start pouring in". It takes years and years to see what other aspects of software development are "in the game".
John uses a simple style of eye-opening explanations of various topics which are so important but you don't have a clue about it. I am a very long time in Software Development, but I simply either didn't think that some aspects are so important or I thought "ah, what a hell... who needs this anyway.. I am a programmer... why I have to even think about the fitness or some similar things". As our job is mostly "sit and code" the whole day long... I made a grave mistake. I was so out of the shape that I start feeling some really handicaps in my life (not just job related). I wasn't in a shape to think clearly or to focus on anything... I wasn't able to work... not as a programmer... but any job So get yourself in a good shape is much more important than most of the people think.
And you decided you will be a programmer and you will just go to some company and knock on the door and say "Hey, hi there! I am a programmer... where I can sit and code"... life doesn't work that way.
Here in this book, you can actually inform yourself with good advice from how to start to how to become awesome.
I follow John's blog, youtube videos, books, courses... for a long time now and in my humble opinion he is an awesome guy and he influenced my work and various decisions regarding my work in many ways. You don't have to believe me... just go check his blog... see some of his videos.. you will see that he is an honest man, who will provide great advice without some fancy talk... he is just a normal guy like you or me... and you will have a feeling like you enjoy sitting and talking with a good friend who has so much experience in this field and he is willing to share it with you.
You can watch 200 Youtube videos... but here, you have collected in one place great materiel... just look at the headings: Career, Marketing yourself, Learning, Productivity, Financial, Fitness and Mindset!
I think I've said it enough... I think that this book is definitely worth buying and you will see for yourself.
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Customers find the book valuable for personal development, particularly for software developers at all levels, with one customer noting it serves as an actionable roadmap for improvement. The content is comprehensive, covering all aspects of life skills, and customers appreciate its approachable writing style and practical tips on productivity and finances. They consider it worth the investment, with one mentioning the learning chapter alone justifies the purchase.
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...sharing his whole experience and not just the “good parts”; it’s humanizing and endearing to read about failures and the perseverance to overcome...Read more
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...though I have many years of experience I still find most of the content helpful. I would definitely recommend this book.Read more
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...the 10-step process for learning how to learn is more than worth the price of the book -- literally....Read more
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...he's definitely done some things right and this book is definitely worth a read.Read more
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Looks great on Kindle! Wonderful book with a path of success for software developers. You thought it was about coding, but this book takes you into every part of being a great developer, from career, money, and even your maximizing your personal life when you're a technology professional living the life of high tech and high achievement. Very real and I love his experience and his career guidance.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
An awesome book about how to succeed in Software Development - also applicable to other career paths
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- Rohan G.Reviewed in India on December 17, 2020
A must-have in every software developer's arsenal
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In the past, I used to believe that the only way to get a promotion is flattering your manager. I read the first edition of the book and also following John's content for the last 4 years. Rather than the raw content, it changed my viewpoint of how I see things now. The book has lots of useful content, which you won't learn at college.Rohan G.A must-have in every software developer's arsenal
Reviewed in India on December 17, 2020
It discussed money management, how to learn, fitness, and most importantly, how to market yourself as a software developer, which is very important in today's oversaturated market. I was unemployed for 10 months after passing out from college, John's advice helped me to get my first job, and increased my remuneration 3 times in just 1 year as a fresher. That too in this covid-hit year.
TLDR, his stuff works.
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- Wally L.Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2020
An asset for developers of all skill levels!
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Great book to help you reach your next career goals.
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