eBook: Being a lead software developer

By

AppForce1 - Jeroen Leenarts

Be the best lead software developer you can be. Learn best practices for being a great lead software developer. Every software developer at some point will have the opportunity to become a lead software developer. Definitions of what exactly a lead software developer is are different, but in this book I will provide you with best practices and tools to be the best lead developer you can be. For yourself, your peers and the business leaders you are working with.

On a number of topical areas I will go into details about the lessons I learned when growing into my role as a lead software developer. Everybody's environment is different, but I think there is something useful in this book for everyone.

The book will be available in PDF, Mobi and ePub format.

After the initial publication I plan on releasing updated versions of the book based on the feedback I receive and additional experience I have gained on the subject matter.

Here is a preliminary overview of the contents of the book. 

Introduction

• Why did I write this book / Who this book is for / Who am I?
• Book format
• What is a Lead Software Developer
• What about a senior software developer?
• Should you want to be a Lead Software Developer

Your team

• Keep tabs on your peers and surroundings
• Stay on the lookout for suitable training
• Regular knowledge sharing sessions
• Supporting the work of others
• Onboarding new team members
• Coaching
• Pair programming
• Leading

The business

• Planning
• Translating
• Fighting for technical progress

You

• Notetaking
• Scheduling your time
• On being reliable
• Coding
• Learning
• Communicating
• Meetings

Closing notes