Lead Developer Career Guide

Lead Developer Career Mastery Bundle

Book + Video Course by Shelley Benhoff

Unlock Your Full Potential as a Software Leader

Accelerate your journey from developer to respected team leader with the ultimate Lead Developer Career Mastery Bundle. Curated by industry expert Shelley Benhoff, this exclusive package pairs her acclaimed book, The Lead Developer Career Guide, with the dynamic Video Edition course. Together, they deliver a complete roadmap to mastering the skills, strategies, and confidence you need to thrive as a lead developer.

What’s Included

1. The Lead Developer Career Guide (course & eBook)

A comprehensive, expert-driven manual for aspiring lead developers and those new to leadership roles. Drawing on Shelley’s 25+ years in tech, this guide demystifies the responsibilities of a lead, offering actionable advice on:

• Critical leadership skills: Transition smoothly from individual contributor to team leader
• Mentoring and coaching: Inspire growth and foster talent in your team
• Communication and collaboration: Master the art of engaging with non-technical stakeholders and clients
• Technical documentation: Learn to produce clarity-driven, maintainable documentation
• Process improvement: Streamline development cycles for optimal project delivery
• Handling feedback & emergencies: Deliver constructive criticism and remain composed under pressure

Enriched with real-world case studies, industry interviews, and step-by-step techniques, the book equips you with practical wisdom for everyday challenges in software leadership.

2. Lead Developer Career Guide, Video Edition (12h 26m)

A hands-on video course designed for learners at all stages who aspire to lead with authority and empathy. Shelley Benhoff guides you through:

• The core duties of a lead developer—from estimating projects to mentoring
• Effective coaching techniques to motivate and support your team
• Optimizing development and project management processes
• Constructive communication with clients, managers, and executives
• Best practices for feedback, emotional intelligence, and handling emergencies

Each module includes practical demonstrations, interviews with tech leaders, and case studies that bring leadership principles to life in real scenarios.

Key Features

• Proven frameworks and templates for team leadership, documentation, and project planning
• In-depth exploration of both technical and soft skills vital for impactful leadership
• Expert guidance on navigating client relations, cross-functional teamwork, and career advancement
• Real interviews and anecdotes from experienced lead developers and tech mentors
• Foreword by renowned tech leader Steve Buchanan

Who Is This Bundle For?

• Aspiring and new lead developers preparing to step into leadership roles
• Senior developers honing their skills for the next career leap
• Engineering team leads seeking actionable strategies to mentor and motivate teams
• Software professionals who want to improve collaboration and delivery outcomes

Your Complete Leadership Toolkit

Combining the insight and depth of a professional guidebook with the interactivity of a video masterclass, the Lead Developer Career Mastery Bundle empowers you to lead teams confidently, drive project success, and build a culture of excellence.

Get both resources together for one unbeatable price—and take the next step in your software development career with the confidence, know-how, and support you need to excel.

Bundle includes:

• free eBook (PDF & ePub) of The Lead Developer Career Guide (Manning Publications)
• 12+ hour comprehensive video course (Oreilly)
• By Shelley Benhoff, tech leader, author, and mentor

Empower yourself. Inspire your team. Become the leader developers want to follow.