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Detailed Software Engineering Series: Part 1: All About Software Engineering: Part 1 (Science, Engineering and Mindset Part) The Software Engineer’s Guidebook (Photo Credit: The Pragmatic Engineer) Book introduction “The Software Engineer’s Guidebook” positions itself as a comprehensive career-guide for software engineers. As the author puts it: this is “the book I wish I could have read early in my career.” The book walks readers through what it takes to grow as a software engineer — not only technically, but professionally — from a junior developer all the way up to staff/principal or senior engineering levels. Through its structure, it attempts to capture what skills, mindset, and responsibilities evolve across a “typical” engineering career path. ...

Detailed Software Engineering Series: Part 1: All About Software Engineering: Part 1 (Science, Engineering and Mindset Part) Soft Skills Book (Photo Credit: Dev Community) Book introduction “Soft Skills: The Software Developer’s Life Manual” by John Z. Sonmez is not a typical technical manual. Instead of diving into code or algorithms, this book focuses on soft skills, an often-overlooked yet crucial aspect of a developer’s success. This book is not about learning to code; it’s all about becoming the best version of yourself as a developer and as a person. Whether you’re a junior engineer or a seasoned pro, Soft Skills provides a well-rounded framework for success in all areas of life, including personal and financial. ...

Detailed Software Engineering Series: Part 1: All About Software Engineering: Part 1 (Science, Engineering and Mindset Part) Engineers Survival Guide Book (Photo Credit: Google) You can learn limitedly from your experience because it is limited, but you can learn from others’ experience because it is limitless. Book introduction Engineers Survival Guide: Advice, Tactics, and Tricks by Merih Taze serves as a practical and insightful resource designed to help engineers navigate the complexities of the workplace and careers from his years of experience. ...

Detailed Software Engineering Series: Part 1: All About Software Engineering: Part 1 (Science, Engineering and Mindset Part) The Mythical Man-Month Book (Photo Credit: medium) Book introduction “The Mythical Man-Month,” originally published in 1975 and later updated with additional essays, is a classic in software engineering and project management. Written by Frederick P. Brooks Jr. Brooks tackles the myth that simply adding more manpower to a late software project will speed it up—hence the title “mythical man-month.” ...

Detailed Software Engineering Series: Part 1: All About Software Engineering: Part 1 (Science, Engineering and Mindset Part) Philosophy of Software Design Book (Photo Credit: Dev Community) Book introduction “The Philosophy of Software Design” by John Ousterhout is a concise and insightful exploration of software design principles, focusing on how to create clean, maintainable code. The book is structured around a series of short chapters, each addressing a specific aspect of software design and arguing against the common notion that software design is about adding more features and complexity. Instead, the author advocates for a mindset that prioritizes simplicity and the minimization of complexity. One of the book’s core tenets is that complexity is the root cause of most software problems. ...