Should You Become a Software Developer
A book you should read before you decide to learn to code
Written by Lukasz Marek Sielski
Published by SIELAY LTD
Genre: Non-fiction
Audience: Aspiring software developers and career changers
Tone: Informative
'Should You Become a Software Developer' by Łukasz Marek Sielski is a comprehensive guide that blends personal narrative with practical advice, emphasizing continuous learning, adaptability, and the diverse opportunities in the tech industry for aspiring software developers.
Chapter: Part 1—Destination
"If you want to become a software developer—you can. Full stop."
- Author
- Author
Chapter: Why do people learn to co
"People choose to learn to code because: They like solving problems."
Chapter: Professions in IT
"Not individuals but teams create products and services."
Chapter: Part 2—My story
"For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end."
- Michelle Obama
- Michelle Obama
Chapter: Part 3—The path
"Programming is about learning and searching, not about memorising."
- Author
- Author
"Work smart, not hard."
- Anonymous boss
- Anonymous boss
Chapter: // objects
"Think big, act small, fail fast; learn rapidly."
- Unknown
- Unknown
"With great power comes great responsibility."
- Uncle Ben
- Uncle Ben
Chapter: The final word
"Is it easy? No. Does it happen overnight? No."
"The only thing that can stop you from becoming a programmer is yourself."