Soft Skills The Software Developers Life Manual by John Sonmez

Summary

Soft Skills: The software developer's life manual 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.

Forewords by Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) and Scott Hanselman.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the Book

For 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.

Soft Skills: The software developer's life manual 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.

What's Inside

    Boost your career by building a personal brand
    John's secret ten-step process for learning quickly
    Fitness advice to turn your geekiness to your advantage
    Unique strategies for investment and early retirement

About the Author

John Sonmez is a developer, teacher, and life coach who helps technical professionals boost their careers and live a more fulfilled life.    Table of Contents Why this book is unlike any book you've ever read
    SECTION 1: CAREER
    Getting started with a "BANG!": Don't do what everyone else does
    Thinking about the future: What are your goals?People skills: You need them more than you think
    Hacking the interview
    Employment options: Enumerate your choices

What kind of software developer are you?
    Not all companies are equal
    Climbing the corporate ladder
    Being a professional
    Freedom: How to quit your job
    Freelancing: Going out on your own
    Creating your first product
    Do you want to start a startup?                         Working remotely survival strategies
    Fake it till you make it
    Resumes are BORING—Let's fix that
    Don't get religious about technology
    SECTION 2: MARKETING YOURSELF    Marketing basics for code monkeys
    Building a brand that gets you noticed
    Creating a wildly successful blog
    Your primary goal: Add value to others
    #UsingSocialNetworks                                  Speaking, presenting, and training: Speak geek  Writing books and articles that attract a following Don't be afraid to look like an idiot