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Apprenticeship Patterns : Guidance for the Aspiring Software Craftsman by Adewale Oshineye and Dave Hoover (2009, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherO'reilly Media, Incorporated
ISBN-100596518382
ISBN-139780596518387
eBay Product ID (ePID)69579689
Product Key Features
Number of Pages166 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameApprenticeship Patterns : Guidance for the Aspiring Software Craftsman
Publication Year2009
SubjectProgramming Languages / General, Software Development & Engineering / General
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaComputers
AuthorAdewale Oshineye, Dave Hoover
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight10.7 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal005.1023
Table Of ContentForeword;Preface; Goals; Audience; Process; Organization; Pattern Form; Usage; Using Code Examples; Safari® Books Online; How to Contact Us; Dave's Acknowledgments; Ade's Acknowledgments;Software Craftsmanship Manifesto;Chapter 1: Introduction; 1.1 What Is Software Craftsmanship?; 1.2 What Is Apprenticeship?; 1.3 What Is an Apprenticeship Pattern?; 1.4 Where Did the Patterns Come From?; 1.5 Where Do We Go from Here?;Chapter 2: Emptying the Cup; 2.1 Your First Language; 2.2 The White Belt; 2.3 Unleash Your Enthusiasm; 2.4 Concrete Skills; 2.5 Expose Your Ignorance; 2.6 Confront Your Ignorance; 2.7 The Deep End; 2.8 Retreat into Competence; 2.9 Wrapping Up;Chapter 3: Walking the Long Road; 3.1 The Long Road; 3.2 Craft over Art; 3.3 Sustainable Motivations; 3.4 Nurture Your Passion; 3.5 Draw Your Own Map; 3.6 Use Your Title; 3.7 Stay in the Trenches; 3.8 A Different Road; 3.9 Wrapping Up;Chapter 4: Accurate Self-Assessment; 4.1 Be the Worst; 4.2 Find Mentors; 4.3 Kindred Spirits; 4.4 Rubbing Elbows; 4.5 Sweep the Floor; 4.6 Wrapping Up;Chapter 5: Perpetual Learning; 5.1 Expand Your Bandwidth; 5.2 Practice, Practice, Practice; 5.3 Breakable Toys; 5.4 Use the Source; 5.5 Reflect As You Work; 5.6 Record What You Learn; 5.7 Share What You Learn; 5.8 Create Feedback Loops; 5.9 Learn How You Fail; 5.10 Wrapping Up;Chapter 6: Construct Your Curriculum; 6.1 Reading List; 6.2 Read Constantly; 6.3 Study the Classics; 6.4 Dig Deeper; 6.5 Familiar Tools; 6.6 Wrapping Up;Chapter 7: Conclusion;Pattern List;A Call for Apprenticeship;A Retrospective on the First Year of Obtiva's Apprenticeship Program;Online Resources;Colophon;
SynopsisSoftware developers face an ever-changing and ever-expanding technology landscape, which can appear as intimidating as Mt. Everest to newcomers. Developing technical skills is vital, but there are dozens of soft skills and learning techniques you need if you're to grow and succeed professionally. Honing those soft skills is a big part of what Apprenticeship Patterns: Guidance for the Aspiring Software Craftsman is all about.Authors Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye, both formerly of the global IT consultancy ThoughtWorks, have cataloged dozens of patterns of behavior to help software developers hone their craft. Developed through years of research, a multitude of interviews, and feedback from O'Reilly's online forum, these patterns address difficult situations faced by entry-level programmers, system administrators, and database administrators. Each pattern has a memorable name to help point you in the right direction when you need it most. Examples of common obstacles and their solutions include:* Burned out at work? Learn how to "Nurture Your Passion" by finding a pet project to help you rediscover the joy of problem solving* Feeling overwhelmed by too much new information? Take a step back from your learning to re-explore some familiar territory by building something you've built before, then use "Retreat Into Competence" to launch yourself forward again* Feeling stuck in your learning? Seek out a team of experienced and talented developers where you can "Be the Worst" for a whileLike any patterns book, you can read this one front-to-back, jump to specific patterns when you encounter the issues they address, or cherry pick just the ones that are new to you.The purpose of the solutions is to inspire you to stay on the path you intend, rather than wander off into management because it seems like the only option for advancement. Apprenticeship Patterns: Guidance for the Aspiring Software., Are you doing all you can to further your career as a software developer? With today's rapidly changing and ever-expanding technologies, being successful requires more than technical expertise. To grow professionally, you also need soft skills and effective learning techniques. Honing those skills is what this book is all about. Authors Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye have cataloged dozens of behavior patterns to help you perfect essential aspects of your craft. Compiled from years of research, many interviews, and feedback from O'Reilly's online forum, these patterns address difficult situations that programmers, administrators, and DBAs face every day. And it's not just about financial success. Apprenticeship Patterns also approaches software development as a means to personal fulfillment. Discover how this book can help you make the best of both your life and your career. Solutions to some common obstacles that this book explores in-depth include: Burned out at work? "Nurture Your Passion" by finding a pet project to rediscover the joy of problem solving. Feeling overwhelmed by new information? Re-explore familiar territory by building something you've built before, then use "Retreat into Competence" to move forward again. Stuck in your learning? Seek a team of experienced and talented developers with whom you can "Be the Worst" for a while. "Brilliant stuff! Reading this book was like being in a time machine that pulled me back to those key learning moments in my career as a professional software developer and, instead of having to learn best practices the hard way, I had a guru sitting on my shoulder guiding me every step towards master craftsmanship. I'll certainly be recommending this book to clients. I wish I had this book 14 years ago!"-Russ Miles, CEO, OpenCredo, Are you doing all you can to further your career as a software developer? With today's rapidly changing and ever-expanding technologies, being successful requires more than technical expertise. To grow professionally, you also need soft skills and effective learning techniques. Honing those skills is what this book is all about. Authors Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye have cataloged dozens of behavior patterns to help you perfect essential aspects of your craft. Compiled from years of research, many interviews, and feedback from O'Reilly's online forum, these patterns address difficult situations that programmers, administrators, and DBAs face every day. And it's not just about financial success. Apprenticeship Patterns also approaches software development as a means to personal fulfillment. Discover how this book can help you make the best of both your life and your career. Solutions to some common obstacles that this book explores in-depth include: Burned out at work? "Nurture Your Passion" by finding a pet project to rediscover the joy of problem solving. Feeling overwhelmed by new information? Re-explore familiar territory by building something you've built before, then use "Retreat into Competence" to move forward again. Stuck in your learning? Seek a team of experienced and talented developers with whom you can "Be the Worst" for a while. "Brilliant stuff! Reading this book was like being in a time machine that pulled me back to those key learning moments in my career as a professional software developer and, instead of having to learn best practices the hard way, I had a guru sitting on my shoulder guiding me every step towards master craftsmanship. I'll certainly be recommending this book to clients. I wish I had this book 14 years ago!" -Russ Miles, CEO, OpenCredo, Are you doing all you can to further your career as a software developer? With today's rapidly changing and ever-expanding technologies, being successful requires more than technical expertise. To grow professionally, you also need soft skills and effective learning techniques. Honing those skills is what this book is all about. Authors Dave Hoover and Adewale Oshineye have cataloged dozens of behavior patterns to help you perfect essential aspects of your craft.Compiled from years of research, many interviews, and feedback from O'Reilly's online forum, these patterns address difficult situations that programmers, administrators, and DBAs face every day. And it's not just about financial success. Apprenticeship Patterns also approaches software development as a means to personal fulfillment. Discover how this book can help you make the best of both your life and your career. Solutions to some common obstacles that this book explores in-depth include: Burned out at work? "Nurture Your Passion" by finding a pet project to rediscover the joy of problem solving. Feeling overwhelmed by new information? Re-explore familiar territory by building something you've built before, then use "Retreat into Competence" to move forward again. Stuck in your learning? Seek a team of experienced and talented developers with whom you can "Be the Worst" for a while. "Brilliant stuff Reading this book was like being in a time machine that pulled me back to those key learning moments in my career as a professional software developer and, instead of having to learn best practices the hard way, I had a guru sitting on my shoulder guiding me every step towards master craftsmanship. I'll certainly be recommending this book to clients. I wish I had this book 14 years ago "-Russ Miles, CEO, OpenCredo, Software developers face an ever-changing and ever-expanding technology landscape, which can be intimidating to newcomers. Developing technical skills is vital but so are dozens of soft skills and learning techniques if you're to grow and succeed professionally. Apprenticeship Patterns: Guidance for the Aspiring Software Craftsman catalogs dozens of patterns of behavior to help you hone your craft. Each pattern addresses a difficult situation faced by an inexperienced programmer and helps you generate your own solutions.
LC Classification NumberQA76.25
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