Learn the skills you need to be a lead developer, with expert advice on mentoring teams, handling clients and project managers, and keeping your head in emergencies.

In the  Lead Developer Career Guide you'll discover:

• What a lead developer does
• Writing effective technical documentation
• Improving development processes
• Communicating with non-technical clients
• Mentoring and inspiring a team
• Delivering negative feedback

The  Lead Developer Career Guide teaches you how to go from individual contributor to successful lead developer. It's full of insider tips, tricks, and strategies taken from author Shelley Benhoff's 20-year career in technology, with vital insights for navigating the challenges and expectations of the lead developer role. This one-of-a-kind book shows you how critical thinking and communication skills can upgrade your career.   About the technology  A successful lead developer is the tech expert responsible for mentoring fellow developers, making decisions about architecture, and ensuring that a team delivers quality software. This guide helps you grow from individual contributor into team leader.