Developer Hegemony
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Developer Hegemony
6 people recommended it in 4 threads, 2018–2023.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
The author suggests that developers should instead become "efficienciers". Rather than being code monkeys, "efficienciers" are able to solve problems via their use of technology.
Coming from a career in FAANG, it's helped put words to what bothers me about the power dynamics and management practices. The book also presents a picture of what a healthier and more empowered "software engineering" role/world could look like
Where it comes up
- Books for Software Engineers in 2023 2023 · 3 recommendations
- Books that changed my career as a software engineer 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation