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  • Unlock the Code: The Ultimate Guide to Advancing from Junior to Senior Software Engineer in 7 Actionable Steps

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Unlock the Code: The Ultimate Guide to Advancing from Junior to Senior Software Engineer in 7 Actionable Steps Kindle Edition

by Dmytro Khmelenko (Author), Anastasia Mazur (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (15)

How do software engineers reach the level of excellence? How much time does it take? What do they focus on? Why do some good developers work years on end and never turn senior? Most importantly, how can you advance from junior positions to leadership roles and enjoy the ride?

The book Unlock The Codewill answer these questions. The author digs for real-life examples from his own experience and those who surrounded him during more than a decade in software engineering. This practical guide is a must-read for everyone who starts an exciting journey as a software engineer and prefers to learn from somebody else’s mistakes rather than their own. Senior developers will also find it useful for a deeper understanding of established practices in the industry and reflecting on their experience from a different perspective.

The reader will not only learn how to master technical skills. This book covers many more layers of a great software engineer: an agile mindset, proactive communication, team collaboration, mentoring and knowledge-sharing, self-improvements.

It leads through the following topics:

  • Essential hard skills for every engineer
  • What is product thinking and why it is important for engineers
  • How to collaborate effectively
  • How to keep learning even when you know too much
  • Growing by sharing knowledge with others
  • Basic skills of project management
  • Ways for becoming a good leader
Unlock the Code is a long-awaited practical guide on how to grow professionally as a software engineer. The actions suggested in the book are not ‘nice to haves’ but real conclusions the author made based on his own successes and failures. They are structured in a convenient way for the reader. Unlock the Code will help you reach new heights and realize your potential, bringing not only external success but also deep internal satisfaction!
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    119 pages
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    July 2, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098LNMFCJ
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 2, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 119 pages
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  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,630,774 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (15)

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Dmytro is a software engineer with over 10 years of professional experience. He worked for different types of companies and with various technologies. Although Dmytro is still 100% engaged in programming, his interests are not only in writing the clean code but also in sharing his knowledge and mentoring other engineers.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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  • Heather M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2023
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    I enjoyed the perspective this book brought to leveling up as a software developer. It was very informative and helpful.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome quick read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2021
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    Author gives his thoughts on certain experiences and knowledge that helped him grow into a senior software engineer. It's not a step by step guide, rather it's a collection of experiences broken into several main points. From technical know hows, to communication and leadership skills, the author provides personal anecdotes to convey what he had learned. While he doesn't go into detail on them, it's a nice starting point.

    Like to book says, great for junior engineers. Especially if you're working at a company that utilizes agile methodologies, and has cross functional teams, where you can put in practice what he recommends.
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  • yourock
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book for everyone who wants to start a career as a software engineer.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2021
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    The author gives very useful advice based on his own experience and tries to make your IT journey as smooth as possible.
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  • hoipolloi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid content
    Reviewed in Germany on September 1, 2021
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    The book gives a good ground to build oneself up as a developer, with concrete modern concepts and techniques examples. It's also accompanied with personal experiences and situation descriptions of the author, which dilutes the dryness of the tech talk. If you want to speed up your mental progress from a novice dev to a solid one, - this book is for you. But even if you're already a supercool professional, there might be some interesting insights for you as well, which you happened to not stumle upon before.
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  • Hannes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
    Reviewed in Germany on December 15, 2021
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    This book draws a great path forward for software engineers. I like how simple and actionable the steps are. This book broight topics on my radar that I had a blindspot on and goes beyond "just" software engineering i.e. design sprints, user testing, project management and mentoring others.

    So if you are new to software development and are looking for a guide how to advance as a professional, this book is a great starting point.
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  • Alexander Zimin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice overview of the topic
    Reviewed in Germany on September 5, 2021
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    This is a well-written book, full of personal examples and stories. Without going too much into the technical details, the author gives a nice overview of the topic, increases your motivation to grow professionally and gives hints on how to progress if you don't know where to start with. Absolutely recommended, not only for beginners, but also for those one who stopped pushing themselves in their day-to-day job.
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  • Julia May
    5.0 out of 5 stars gutes Buch für IT Einsteiger
    Reviewed in Germany on July 12, 2021
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    Das Buch wird vor allem interessant für denen, die in IT Entwicklung arbeiten und wollen schneller durch den Weg vom Junior zum Senior Software Engineer gehen. Es gibt Ratschläge, worauf man achten soll, wenn man erst fängt an in IT Branche zu arbeiten. Inhaltlich ist das Buch gut strukturiert, ist leicht zu lesen – der Fokus liegt vor allem nicht auf technischen Aspekten, sondern auf „Verhaltensweise“ und benötige Kenntnisse für Karriereentwicklung.
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  • Anton P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely worth buying!
    Reviewed in Germany on September 27, 2021
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    My friend finished computer science classes at university last year and got his first job. I wanted to help him and gave him a couple of career advice. Then I found "Unlock the Code" and was surprised that somebody already summed up everything together.

    This book acts as guidelines pointing out the principal aspects of a successful engineer. Absolutely worth buying!
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