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about the technology

A successful lead developer is the tech expert responsible for mentoring fellow developers, making decisions about architecture, and ensuring that a team delivers quality software. This guide helps you grow from individual contributor into team leader.

about the book

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 face for your development team, gathering feedback from your coworkers and communicating with clients and stakeholders. You’ll learn to reliably calculate project estimates and even plan a project from scratch. You’ll master mentoring techniques, learn how to maintain your mental health in stressful projects, and even battle imposter syndrome. By the time you’re finished, you’ll have a unique balance of soft skills and technical expertise.

about the reader

If you’re a junior developer, this guide will help you plan your career path to becoming a technical lead. If you’re a senior developer, you’ll master the leadership abilities that will turn your technical knowledge into an asset for your whole team. If you’re a team leader, hand this book to your best developer to help them mature into the role of lead.

about the author

Shelley Benhoff has over twenty years of experience in tech as a business owner, author, and speaker. She teaches leadership, communication, Docker, and Sitecore development. Shelley is currently a co-owner of HoffsTech, LLC.