The Software Craftsman: Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride
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AlbakiReads Editorial A practical case for software craftsmanship
A practical case for software craftsmanship
Sandro Mancuso frames software development as a professional practice shaped by responsibility, technical judgment, and ongoing learning—not simply the delivery of features. The book connects individual habits, including working with legacy code and challenging poor technical choices, with team and organizational concerns such as hiring, leadership, and building a learning culture. Its guidance addresses the limits of process alone, arguing for pragmatic decisions about tools and practices while keeping customer needs and code quality in view. Alongside career autonomy and mastery, it examines how developers can advocate for alternatives, handle disagreement, and contribute to lasting technical change.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Developers interested in professional standards and sustainable coding practices
- Software engineers working with legacy systems or technical-quality challenges
- Engineering managers and hiring leads building development teams
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Software craftsmanshipProfessional responsibilityCode qualityLegacy codeEngineering culture
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Book Overview Be a Better Developer and Deliver Better Code Despite advanced tools and methodologies, software projects continue to fail. Why? Too many...
Be a Better Developer and Deliver Better Code Despite advanced tools and methodologies, software projects continue to fail. Why? Too many organizations still view software development as just another production line. Too many developers feel that way, too--and they behave accordingly. In The Software Craftsman: Professionalism, Pragmatism, Pride, Sandro Mancuso offers a better and more fulfilling path. If you want to develop software with pride and professionalism; love what you do and do it with excellence; and build a career with autonomy, mastery, and purpose, it starts with the recognition that you are a craftsman. Once you embrace this powerful mindset, you can achieve unprecedented levels of technical excellence and customer satisfaction. Mancuso helped found the world's largest organization of software craftsmen; now, he shares what he's learned through inspiring examples and pragmatic advice you can use in your company, your projects, and your career. You will learn
- Why agile processes aren't enough and why craftsmanship is crucial to making them work
- How craftsmanship helps you build software right and helps clients in ways that go beyond code
- How and when to say "No" and how to provide creative alternatives when you do
- Why bad code happens to good developers and how to stop creating and justifying it
- How to make working with legacy code less painful and more productive
- How to be pragmatic--not dogmatic--about your practices and tools
- How to lead software craftsmen and attract them to your organization
- What to avoid when advertising positions, interviewing candidates, and hiring developers
- How developers and their managers can create a true culture of learning
- How to drive true technical change and overcome deep patterns of skepticism
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 251 | Language: English | Publisher: PEARSON | ISBN: 0134052501
FormatPaperback
Pages251
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0134052501
EAN9780134052502
PublisherPEARSON
Publication Date2014-12-24
Edition1
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.9 Pounds
Length10.1 Inches
Width5.9 Inches
Height0.6 Inches
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