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Start & Ship is the practical playbook for your first 90 days as a junior developer. You’ll go from “Where do I start?” to confidently shipping production-ready code that earns your team’s trust.

Inside, you’ll find:

A step-by-step approach to setting up your development environment
Proven habits for writing clean, maintainable, and readable code
Strategies to avoid common rookie mistakes and code traps
How to thrive in your first team: communication, feedback, and culture fit
Checklists, exercises, and pro tips from 15+ years of real-world experience

Whether you’re joining your first team or contributing to your first big project, Start & Ship will help you make a strong first impression, ship quality work, and set yourself up for a successful career.

Your first 90 days, done right.

Follow the book on Leanpub and grab the free sample when it’s live.

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