As software development becomes increasingly intricate and demanding, also due to proliferation of new AI-based tools, soft skills are recognized as a fundamental element in the programmer's toolbox for bolstering productivity and well-being in the workplace. In this book, you will be guided by an experienced coach and senior programmer as you undergo a Mental Training program designed to hone your soft skills and enhance your performance as a software developer.
Coaching for Software Developers is a book with all the information to enhance the mental abilities of programmers, enabling them to refine their soft skills and perform better in their job. It contains theory and techniques to improve the cognitive, emotional and social aspects of a software developer's professional life. This is particularly relevant today as generative AI poses new challenges and opportunities.
With this book you will:
- Enhance your performance as a developer
- Improve your well-being in the workplace
- Gain a deeper understanding of the mental skills that drive productivity
- Sharpen your attention skills
- Develop a steadfast ability to focus
- Master techniques for managing work-related stress
- Unleash your creativity and innovation
- Bolster your problem-solving prowess
- Foster more effective communication
- Promote a collaborative approach
- Strengthen your computational thinking
Author(s): MC Sport+
Edition: 0.4
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 63
Introduction
About the book
Who is the Coach
Who is the Coachee
Learning Objectives
Mental Training for Developers
Chapter Summary
Mental Skills
What are Mental Skills
Attention Skill
Concentration Skill
Stress Management
Creativity
Problem Solving
Communication Skill
Collaboration Skill
Mental Practice
Assess your Mental Skills
Chapter Summary
Tools and Techniques
Overview
Knowledge Sharing
Pomodoro Technique
Mental Experiments
Physical Activity
Skills-tools Mapping
Chapter Summary
Wrap-up
What’s Next?
Bonus
References