Code Well with Others

Slinging excellent code is only part of what it takes to succeed as a software developer. You also need to know how to work effectively on a dev team. Code Well with Others is a best practices guide for succeeding on a software development team.

Code Well with Others reveals how to optimize both your code and your career, including how to achieve a good work-life balance and write the kind of bug-free code delivered by pros. Build your understanding of testing techniques and tools, get in the habit of meaningfully commenting on code, and discover how proper refactoring can speed up how quickly you deliver features.

About the Technology
Everyone new to the software industry has had to navigate through vague job descriptions, gatekeeping colleagues, and the steep learning curve of coding as part of a team. This book shares twenty years of hard-won lessons, to show you what to expect in tech and how to overcome these common career challenges.

The skills and knowledge you need to grow from a solo coder into a productive member of a software development team, along with seasoned advice on everything from effective refactoring to acing an interview.

In Code Well with Others: Be an effective team player you will learn:

• The skills you need to succeed on a software development team
• Good coding practices for writing maintainable code
• Techniques for testing, commenting, and maintaining code others will use and read
• Refactoring code you didn''t write
• How to be a tech leader
• What to expect from a technical interview process
• Getting around gatekeeping in the tech community

Slinging excellent code is only part of what it takes to succeed as a software developer. You also need to know how to work effectively on a dev team. Code Well with Others is a best practices guide for succeeding on a software development team. This unique experience-driven book explores the essential skills that you might not have learned as a solo coder, such as writing maintainable code, unit testing, and refactoring. It''s also full of timeless advice that you''ll use throughout your career, from aceing tech interviews to setting yourself up for team leadership.