Software Engineer

Essential Foundations for Aspiring Software Developers: From Logic to Code

Master Yourself And The World Around You

This is a must-read for software engineers, developers, and programmers. Based on direct in-the-trench experience from the front lines of software engineering, this book presents skills that any working software professional must cultivate.

This book is designed to mentor you. You will learn how to:

Bring order to chaos

Build great communication skills

Discover the power of a positive attitude

Present like a pro

Forge connections with others

Promote your ideas

Open doors for your future

About the Book

More than another self-help tome, Must-Have Skills for Software Engineers unleashes twenty-one soft skills and techniques which are essential for a successful, long-term software career. Each skill is succinctly explained with tangible and usable exercises that the reader can adapt to shape his/her own experience. Personal anecdotes are included, highlighting the value - and sometimes the necessity - of the use of soft skills in real-world situations.

About the Author

Cory Berg is an experienced software engineer who has worked in the software industry for over two decades, from ground floor start-ups to some of the largest multinational technology companies in the world. He has played the role of code monkey, chief architect, development manager, requirements expert, sales support jockey, and everything in between. He continues to enjoy a successful career in software today.

Delivering software solutions with predictable costs, time, scope, and quality has become more complicated than ever. Developers need to account for multiple moving targets, including often avoided but always relevant factors such as culture, people, and leadership. To effectively deal with these challenges, it’s necessary to rethink the entire delivery chain of modern software development.