The Manager's Path
Camille Fournier
22 people recommended it in 7 threads, 2018–2023.
3 commenters pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
I found the book enlightening as I was experiencing growing pains moving to a more senior role on my team (less time for getting things done, more time helping others, etc) and this book helped me realize that it was to be expected.
Unlike some other books, it's highly tailored towards being a leader at a tech startup, and has great, specific advice. It's also broken down by chapter, so you can read the bits that are relevant for your role.
Personally, I found there was lots of actionable advice and a clear "path" for how one might operate in different roles in an organisation.
These books helped me to realize that many insecurities I had where "common" in Software Engineering field.
"The Manager's Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth and Change" by Camille Fournier which I especially recommend for new managers.
It’s a great book for any software engineer, it’s short too.
I particularly like the way each chapter dealt with a rank further up. Even if you have _no intention_ of going higher, seeing what they want from you and what they should be doing was immensely helpful and clarifying.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Best book / resources on leadership, especially for tech teams? 2019 · 10 recommendations
- Books I Recommend 2019 · 4 recommendations
- Ask HN: What are good books/blogs to read for a first time CTO? 2023 · 2 recommendations
- Show HN: I wrote a book for engineers that want to become engineering managers 2020 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you plan to read in 2020? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Which books you have read till now that were worth investing time in? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2018? 2018 · 1 recommendation