{"product_id":"a-friendly-guide-to-software-development-what-you-should-know-without-being-a-developer-paperback","title":"A Friendly Guide to Software Development: What You Should Know Without Being a Developer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeticia Portella\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftware is everywhere, but despite being so common and useful, it remains magical and mysterious to many. Still, more and more people are finding themselves working for tech companies, or with an array of software products, services, and tools. This can segregate those who understand tech from those that don't. But it doesn't have to be this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to bring these two worlds closer together, allowing people to learn basic concepts of software development in a casual and straight-forward way. Assuming no previous technical knowledge, you'll embark on a journey where you can understand and build a new software project from scratch until it is an advanced product with multiple users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e A Friendly Guide to Software Development \u003c\/i\u003emakes technical concepts broadly available and easy to understand. Imagine moving from a \"traditional\" company and suddenly finding yourself in one where software is the main product or is a foundational component to it. One is often left to wade through the infinite concepts while still doing their actual jobs. This book closes that gap. In doing so, you'll be able to achieve better communication, which will undoubtedly lead to better working relationships, a better working environment, and ultimately better software.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how a new software project is created\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the basics of software development and architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow which questions to ask to avoid potential problems and pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart using and building software projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose without a traditional technical background people like business and project managers who need to work closely with software developers and teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who are interested in building a software system but don't know where to start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgrammers who want to jump to development but have no experience in the industry and its common concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoftware is everywhere, but despite being so common and useful, it remains magical and mysterious to many. Still, more and more people are finding themselves working for tech companies, or with an array of software products, services, and tools. This can segregate those who understand tech from those that don't. But it doesn't have to be this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book aims to bring these two worlds closer together, allowing people to learn basic concepts of software development in a casual and straight-forward way. Assuming no previous technical knowledge, you'll embark on a journey where you can understand and build a new software project from scratch until it is an advanced product with multiple users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine moving from a \"traditional\" company and suddenly finding yourself in one where software is the main product or is a foundational component to it. One is often left to wade through the infinite concepts while still doing their actual jobs. This book closes that gap, improving communication between technical and non-technical parties. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Friendly Guide to Software Development \u003c\/i\u003emakes technical concepts broadly available and easy to understand. In doing so, you'll be able to achieve better communication, which will undoubtedly lead to better working relationships, a better working environment, and ultimately better software.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee how a new software project is created\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamine the basics of software development and architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnow which questions to ask to avoid potential problems and pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart using and building software projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e​Leticia Portella\u003c\/b\u003e is currently a Software Engineer at Stripe. With a background in Oceanography and having taught herself to code after falling in love with software development Leticia deeply understands how hard it can be for those transitioning into the tech industry without a traditional computer science-background. Since 2017 she has hosted \u003ci\u003ePizza de Dados\u003c\/i\u003e, the first data science podcast in Brazil, which educates its listeners through light and upbeat interviews with top Brazilian researchers based all around the world. In her spare time, she teaches online courses and writes articles relating to Software Development, Open Source topics as well as her professional experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 303\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.69 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 29, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42121618456711,"sku":"9781484289686","price":59.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0319c83a7e54b475e262ec6f8f358540.webp?v=1732554794","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/a-friendly-guide-to-software-development-what-you-should-know-without-being-a-developer-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}