Keep Calm And Code On: A Tactical Guide for Navigating the Pitfalls of Software Development

There's a lot more to being a successful software developer than writing great code alone.

You have to understand how to approach problems with the right mindset. How to determine when an idea is worth pursuing. How to work effectively as part of a team. How to add value in line with the bigger picture. How to ask the right questions now that can save so much time and energy later. How to continually find joy and satisfaction in your projects instead of burning out. And so much more.

You can learn these lessons the hard way, or you can read this book.

We know unequivocally that our growth is often tied to how we approach our work, especially in an industry as ever-evolving as software. If you're a developer or engineer, that evolution is both part of what makes it exciting and part of what makes the "how" and "why" (not just the "what") so important. In Keep Calm and Code On, Alex Lau draws on more than two decades of experience in the software industry to pinpoint and explain common pitfalls, how to avoid them, and what to do instead.

Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran wondering how to optimize your processes and address any blind spots, a newer developer trying to see around potential corners in your career, or somewhere in between, this is a book you'll find yourself coming back to again and again.