Think Like a Software Engineering Manager

Think Like a Software Engineering Manager teaches you the skills you need to hire, train, and lead a successful software development team. In this practical guide, you'll explore all aspects of the Software Engineering manager's job, from operational practices along the software development lifecycle to the core skills of handling humans.

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Unlock your full potential as an effective, efficient, and inspiring leader, and be the software engineering manager that your team deserves!

Think Like a Software Engineering Manager is full of all the skills you'll need to thrive in software leadership, including:



People and performance management
Empathy and feedback
Delegation and learning to let go
Hiring amazing engineers and handling attrition
Collaborating with cross-functional partners
Managing expectations at all levels
Implementing DevOps
Time and change management

About the technology

A superb software engineering manager needs to wear many hats: amazing communicator, effective decision maker, thoughtful mentor, and, of course, technical expert. This book helps you build your strengths and shore up your weaknesses so you can lead a productive team that consistently delivers quality software.