{"product_id":"9781617292392","title":"Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoft Skills: The software developer's life manual\u003c\/i\u003e is a unique guide, offering techniques and practices for a more satisfying life as a professional software developer. In it, developer and life coach John Sonmez addresses a wide range of important \"soft\" topics, from career and productivity to personal finance and investing, and even fitness and relationships, all from a developer-centric viewpoint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForewords by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) and Scott Hanselman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor most software developers, coding is the fun part. The hard bits are dealing with clients, peers, and managers, staying productive, achieving financial security, keeping yourself in shape, and finding true love. This book is here to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoft Skills: The software developer's life manual\u003c\/i\u003e is a guide to a well-rounded, satisfying life as a technology professional. In it, developer and life coach John Sonmez offers advice to developers on important \"soft\" subjects like career and productivity, personal finance and investing, and even fitness and relationships. Arranged as a collection of 71 short chapters, this fun-to-read book invites you to dip in wherever you like. A Taking Action section at the end of each chapter shows you how to get quick results. Soft Skills will help make you a better programmer, a more valuable employee, and a happier, healthier person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost your career by building a personal brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn's secret ten-step process for learning quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitness advice to turn your geekiness to your advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique strategies for investment and early retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Sonmez\u003c\/b\u003e is a developer, teacher, and life coach who helps technical professionals boost their careers and live a more fulfilled life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy this book is unlike any book you've ever read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 1: CAREER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eGetting started with a \"BANG!\": Don't do what everyone else does\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThinking about the future: What are your goals?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople skills: You need them more than you think\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHacking the interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmployment options: Enumerate your choices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat kind of software developer are you?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot all companies are equal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClimbing the corporate ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeing a professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreedom: How to quit your job\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreelancing: Going out on your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating your first product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you want to start a startup?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking remotely survival strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFake it till you make it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResumes are BORING—Let's fix that\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't get religious about technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 2: MARKETING YOURSELF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eMarketing basics for code monkeys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a brand that gets you noticed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating a wildly successful blog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour primary goal: Add value to others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e#UsingSocialNetworks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaking, presenting, and training: Speak geek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting books and articles that attract a following\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't be afraid to look like an idiot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 3: LEARNING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eLearning how to learn: How to teach yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy 10-step process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteps 1-6: Do these once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteps 7-10: Repeat these\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking for mentors: Finding your Yoda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking on an apprentice: Being Yoda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching: Learn you want? Teach you must.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you need a degree or can you \"wing it?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding gaps in your knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 4: PRODUCTIVITY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eIt all starts with focus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy personal productivity plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePomodoro Technique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy quota system: How I get way more done than I should\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolding yourself accountable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultitasking dos and don'ts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurnout: I've got the cure!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow you're wasting your time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of having a routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping habits: Brushing your code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking things down: How to eat an elephant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of hard work and why you keep avoiding it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny action is better than no action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 5: FINANCIAL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhat are you going to do with your paycheck?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to negotiate your salary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions: Where all the fun is\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBits and bytes of real estate investing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you really understand your retirement plan?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe danger of debt: SSDs are expensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus: How I retired at 33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 6: FITNESS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhy you need to hack your health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSetting your fitness criteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermodynamics, calories, and you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotivation: Getting your butt out of the chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to gain muscle: Nerds can have bulging biceps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to get hash-table abs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarting RunningProgram.exe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding desks and other hacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTech gear for fitness: Geeking out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSECTION 7: SPIRIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow the mind influences the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving the right mental attitude: Rebooting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a positive self-image: Programming your brain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove and relationships: Computers can't hold your hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy personal success book list\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacing failure head-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParting words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Manning Publications Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051377901808,"sku":"9781617292392","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781617292392_p0.jpg?v=1763852315","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781617292392","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}