1 The Journey Ahead

Your journey as a software engineer spans your entire career. There are many stops along the way: student, engineer, tech lead, maybe even manager. Most new engineers start with a technical foundation but little real-world experience. The chapters ahead will guide you toward the first milestone of your career, which you’ll reach when you can safely deliver code changes and work seamlessly with your team.

Reaching the first milestone is difficult—the information you need is scattered across the internet or, worse, tucked away in someone’s head. This book consolidates key information that you need to be successful. But what does a successful software engineer look like, and how do you get there?

Your Destination

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