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Team Dynamics and Soft Skills for Developers | Don’t Imitate

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Unlock your full potential as a developer by mastering the often-overlooked skills that bring technical projects to life. Whether you learned software development through formal education, bootcamps, online courses, or are entirely self-taught, there is one critical skill set you might not be as familiar with: navigating team dynamics and honing your soft skills.

Why Team Dynamics and Soft Skills Matter

As developers, we are inherently part of a team. However, traditional training seldom focuses on equipping developers with the interpersonal skills required to thrive in a collaborative environment. It’s time to bridge that gap.

Meet Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Tony Alicea, a 25-year web and software development veteran with a diverse experience as a developer, designer, and manager. I am a bestselling Udemy instructor and Pluralsight author, and have shared my insights on platforms like JavaScript Jabber and at conferences such as React Summit.

What You Will Learn

In this course, I offer you my expertise gleaned from over two decades in the industry. My aim is to help you not only excel as a developer but to also enjoy your work by enhancing your interactions with team members. By doing so, you'll contribute to creating high-quality software while reducing the stress commonly associated with development work.

Key Takeaways

  • Communication Techniques: Learn how to handle everything from direct messages to code reviews effectively.
  • Team Management: Discover how to manage developers and work efficiently during crisis situations.
  • Self-Reflection: Explore how shifting your view of yourself can positively impact your career.

Why This Course is Essential

This course addresses the significant gap in the education of software developers: the human element of development work. By improving your team dynamics and soft skills, you can alleviate unnecessary stress and avoid poorly built software. Join us and enhance your career by mastering these critical skills.

I truly believe that this course can help you foster a more satisfying and productive work atmosphere as you collaborate with your team to create amazing software solutions. Let’s bridge the gap and build great software together!

About the Author: Anthony Alicea

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Anthony Alicea is a highly experienced software developer, architect, and UX designer. He has been programming since the age of 12 and began developing websites and web applications at 16. Anthony holds a Computer Science degree from Case Western Reserve University and is a Microsoft certified software application developer. His expertise spans multiple technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AngularJS, NodeJS, and more. He is known for his deep understanding of these topics and his ability to teach them effectively. On Udemy, Anthony Alicea has several popular courses, including "JavaScript: Understanding the Weird Parts" and "Learn and Understand NodeJS," which have enrolled hundreds of thousands of students. His teaching philosophy focuses on ensuring students deeply understand the concepts rather than just following along with examples.

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#1: Introduction
All Course Lessons (58)
#Lesson TitleDurationAccess
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Introduction Demo
03:14
2
Team Dynamics and Soft Skills
02:20
3
People and Needs
00:42
4
Dignity
07:57
5
Respect
05:26
6
Agency
06:43
7
Belonging
04:13
8
Knowledge and Understanding
05:00
9
Inputs/Outputs
01:12
10
Triggers and Responses
05:24
11
Adapting to People
02:30
12
The Dev States
01:26
13
The Newbie
10:22
14
The Overconfident Intermediate
15:04
15
The Imposter
09:05
16
The Been Around Awhile
09:14
17
The Loner Genius
09:25
18
The Mentor
09:10
19
The Designer States
00:52
20
The Starving Artist
15:14
21
The Pseudo-dev
08:40
22
The Practitioner
13:08
23
The Manager States
00:17
24
The Former Dev
11:00
25
The Non-Technical
07:41
26
The Worth-Prover
08:05
27
The Leader
08:24
28
Communication
02:32
29
Email
18:21
30
Direct Message
03:58
31
Video Conference
05:31
32
In-Person
03:52
33
Code
07:35
34
Code Reviews
06:17
35
Managing Devs
01:13
36
Everything is a Problem (to Solve)
03:31
37
Growth
10:04
38
Agency
03:45
39
Respect
02:30
40
Correction
05:24
41
Praise
02:49
42
State Transitions
04:28
43
Problem Panic to Problem Solving
01:28
44
Take a Breath
04:10
45
Be Honest
04:36
46
Be Empathetic and Determined
05:09
47
It's Not Shocking
03:16
48
Breathing Room
04:01
49
Focus on the Problem, Not the People
01:57
50
Challenge Assumptions
03:10
51
Your View of Yourself
01:09
52
Humility
02:47
53
Modesty
03:49
54
Self-Confidence
01:37
55
Joining a Company
02:22
56
Handling Promotion
02:23
57
Leaving a Company
02:19
58
Conclusion
00:55
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