Leaping Into Software
Leaping Into Software
About the Book
Important topics covered in this book:
- When am I ready to start applying for software development jobs? Which skills to focus on, and which to defer.
- How can I change careers into software development? How to use the skills from your previous career to super-charge your software development career.
- Should I do a coding bootcamp, study computer science, or learn on my own?
- How can I set up my online presence so that I stand out from other applicants? This includes what to have on your GitHub, Twitter, and other public profiles.
- What can I build to help me stand out? Increasingly, hiring managers to see what you've built before. How can you do this when you haven't worked as a software developer yet? We'll cover the kinds of personal projects that impress hiring managers.
- What kind of resume and cover letter should I put together for software development jobs? The book includes templates and examples.
- How should I prepare for phone and cultural interviews?
- How can I ace the dreaded whiteboard coding interview? The book is full of tips that will help you prepare and succeed.
- How can I tell if the company I'm applying for will be right for me?
- How can I negotiate salary to set myself up for success?
- When I land my first job, how can I be an amazing Junior developer?
- How can I progress my career and skills toward Senior level as quickly as possible?
About the Author
Table of Contents
- Introduction
-
Changing Careers
- Don’t Be Afraid to Take the Leap
- What Being a Software Developer is Like
- How to Learn
- Making the Most of a Coding Bootcamp
- Preparing for the Interview
- Ace the Coding Challenge
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