You're reading from Developer Career Masterplan Build your path to senior level and beyond with practical insights from industry experts

Product type Paperback

Published in Sep 2023

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781801818704

Length 310 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Concepts

Application Development

Authors (2):

Bruno Souza

Heather VanCura

Preface

1. Part 1 The Basics: Learn and Practice the Technical Skills

2. Chapter 1: The Secret to Learning about Technology Quickly and Continuously FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Choose Your Best Path for Learning, Training, and Certifications

4. Chapter 3: Optimize Your Support Network for Growth

5. Chapter 4: Acquire the Right Skills Deliberately

6. Chapter 5: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone

7. Part 2 Get Involved: Participate in the Community

8. Chapter 6: Become a Team Player by Embracing Communities

9. Chapter 7: Focus Your Growth by Giving and Receiving Mentoring

10. Chapter 8: Be Part of a Larger Group – Meeting People at User Groups and Meetups

11. Chapter 9: Grow Your Network through Social Media

12. Chapter 10: Build Lasting Relationships

13. Part 3 Create Impact: Share and Lead

14. Chapter 11: Build Trust and Solve Problems with Open Source Projects

15. Chapter 12: Scaling Trust through Public Engagement: Speaking and Blogs

16. Chapter 13: Be a Leader: Manage Up, Down, and Across Your Organization

17. Chapter 14: Stepping Up Your Technology Game – Defining Technology Instead of Merely Using It

18. Chapter 15: Build Your Personal Brand and Become a Trusted Advisor

19. Index

20. Other Books You May Enjoy

Deepening your participation and your results

Here are some steps for you to participate in communities the right way and get the best results:

Search for communities near you where you can participate in person and help solve local problems. Bonus points if you can find communities that align with your long-term career goals.
Listen. Join the Discord server, Slack channel, Telegram group, mailing list, or whatever communication channel the community has. Understand what the organizers need and what the community is trying to do. Also, help newcomers to feel at ease.
Make yourself available for help. Introduce yourself to the organizers and offer help. Make sure to be there if they ever need you.
Do things that need to be done, even before anything is asked of you. Do things that are obviously needed. Answer questions from newbies on the list. Promote the community’s presentations and activities on your social media accounts. Take pictures and share them...

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