Lead Developer Career Guide (Shelley Benhoff) (Z-Library)

Learn the essential skills needed to become a successful lead developer, with expert advice on mentoring teams, handling clients and project managers, and keeping your cool in emergencies. The Lead Developer Career Guide teaches you how to transition from an individual contributor to a thriving lead developer. It's packed with insider tips, tricks, and strategies drawn from author Shelley Benhoff's 25-year career in technology, providing vital insights for navigating the unique challenges and expectations of the lead developer role. This one-of-a-kind book demonstrates how critical thinking and communication skills can elevate your career. In the Lead Developer Career Guide you'll discover: • The key responsibilities of a lead developer • Techniques for writing effective technical documentation • Strategies for improving development processes • Best practices for communicating with non-technical clients • Methods for mentoring and inspiring a team • Approaches for delivering negative feedback constructively The Lead Developer Career Guide is filled with interviews and real-world case studies from industry professionals and esteemed tech experts. You'll learn how to become the public face for your development team, gathering feedback from your coworkers and communicating with clients and stakeholders. Plus, you'll find proven techniques to reliably calculate project estimates, plan a project from scratch, and mentor junior developers and peers alike.