First of all, take stock and be proud of how far you've come. As we discussed at the beginning of this book, the Developer-to-Manager journey that you've been on to become a successful software manager is a long and, at times, undefined process.
There is no doubt that you will have been challenged in new ways since your days as "just a developer." Yet, what this means is that you've grown significantly as a professional. The good news is that this is not about to change. To stay successful, you must carry on learning and developing yourself because the entire process truly demands a lifelong learning mindset.
By using the practical suggestions and recommended templates found throughout this book, you will soon be delivering your first (of many) successful software projects. You might have even already done so. If that's the case...
