Breaking the Code: Five Steps to a Life-Changing Software Development Job

by Bobby Davis Jr.

If you want to land a job in tech, you need to know how to code. That much is obvious. A skill that is equally as important—but often overlooked—is knowing how to market yourself to potential employers, especially if you're new to the industry. Do you know how to land interviews and deliver a compelling case for why you should be hired?

Bobby Davis Jr. has helped place hundreds of aspiring coders into high-paying tech jobs. In Breaking the Code, he shares the proven strategies he uses with his students and offers up insider tips that will make you stand out from the competition.

You'll learn how to avoid the biggest stumbling block when it comes to landing a job and what you should build before an interview if you don't have a project to show. Bobby also teaches you the secret to accessing jobs not found on corporate job boards and exponentially increasing your chances of getting the job you want. The path to $100,000 a year—and infinite possibilities beyond that—begins with Breaking the Code.

Genres: Software, Nonfiction

178 pages, Paperback

Published June 12, 2020

Reviews

[Stephanie Jobe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breaking the Code gives you an inside look into the field of software development. Coding is a field that is alluring to me but also scary sometimes in it’s mystery. This book breaks it down simply and briefly. Bobby’s passion for his field and his students shines through while remaining direct and to the point. He doesn’t glorify software development but paints a clear picture of the options if you decide the field is a good fit for you. His insights from years of working make good points that expand beyond even this specific area, Chapter 10 especially is good advice for anyone in a technical position. Valuable insights all around!

[Brock Esqueda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative and Surprisingly Inpiring

I am at a crossroads in career, taking some classes/researching software developement and came across this book from a YouTube video. I read it in one sitting and put the book down feeling inspired. This book is definitely geared for those wanting to enter the industry or considering coding bootcamps or not sure where to start but also has fun stories and nuggets of life wisdom for anyone who is curious.

[Maria · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of advertising for coding and in person boot camps (coder foundry in particular).