A practical book for engineering
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What 10+ years in engineering teach about thinking, building, and decision-making

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A must-read for engineers who think beyond the code

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A software engineer who wants to excel beyond coding skills
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A junior developer seeking to accelerate their path to seniority
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A mid-level engineer expanding responsibilities
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A senior engineer refining your leadership approach
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An indispensable guide for engineers seeking to maximize their impact

“A refreshing and practical guide that goes far beyond coding (...). Every chapter offers actionable insights — from team communication tips to risk management techniques — that you can apply immediately. If you’re serious about elevating your engineering career, this is an excellent investment in your professional development”.

Eduardo A. Silva
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The best book for good developers to become even better

“We need more than just coding skills to become an amazing developer. It is easy to find books to learn how to use some technology or tool but not so easy to find good books that helps to improve our so called ‘soft skills’”.

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What's inside the book

Chapter 1: Self-Management

This chapter equips readers with essential self-management skills, from setting priorities to owning career growth. You will learn practical techniques for tracking activities while making contributions visible to stakeholders.

Chapter 2: Technical Discipline

Here, you will discover structured approaches to development flow, debugging, and refactoring. Explore testing frameworks, code reviews, pair programming, and documentation practices that enhance software quality and team efficiency.

Chapter 3: Risk Management

Lessons on how to identify and mitigate technical risks without overengineering. Address technical debt, implement observability, optimize performance, and create frameworks for continuous improvement.

Chapter 4: Strategic Teamwork

Understand how team success drives product outcomes. Learn effective collaboration across disciplines, maintain focus amid distractions, navigate disagreements constructively, and master giving and receiving feedback.
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About the Author

Filipe Ximenes · Principal Developer At Vinta Software
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Hey! I'm Filipe Ximenes, co-founder of Vinta Software, a software shop specializing in building and maintaining successful products using modern tools and proven practices.

For over a decade, I have managed teams and built products at various maturity stages. I’m a firm believer in the power of shared knowledge. I have created and collaborated on numerous open-source projects, organized conferences, and given talks at major events in Brazil, the US, Europe, and Australia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Each chapter is designed to guide you through essential lessons that foster technical growth and development.
If you still have questions, reach out directly, via linkedin.

What formats is the book available in?

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  • The book is available on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle digital formats.

Who is this book for?

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  • Engineers aiming at senior roles;
  • Seniors looking to refine their work and reflect in their practices;
  • Teams who want to debate their practices and grow together collectively.

What languages is the book available in?

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  • The book is currently only available in English.