Ask HN: Which resources would you recommend on software mentorship?

by Desafinado on 3/1/2025, 3:05:10 PM with 2 comments
I'm thinking both information on being a tech lead and mentorship, but I'm more interested in mentorship specifically.

I've already come across The Manager's Path by Fournier which is pretty good. Any other tips greatly appreciated.

  • by cratermoon on 3/1/2025, 3:51:16 PM

    I read The Manager's Path and I was not impressed. She has one chapter on mentoring and the advice is very vague and hard to put into action.

    Sources I would recommend:

    Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams Tom DeMarco and Tim Lister

    The Mythical Man-Month: Essays on Software Engineering Fred Brooks

    Software Craftsmanship: The New Imperative Pete McBreen. Includes several sections on managing and mentoring software developers from apprentice through journeyman to mastery