Guidance for the AspiringSoftware Craftsman

ApprenticeshipPatterns

  

  

  

Introduction

Apprentice Journeyman Master

Apprenticeship Pattern Context

Problem

Solution

Action

See Also

  

  

Emptying the Cup

Your First Language The White Belt Unleash Your Enthusiasm Concrete Skills Expose Your Ignorance Confront Your Ignorance The Deep End Retreat into Competence

  

Walking the Long Road

The Long Road Craft over Art Sustainable Motivations Nurture Your Passion Draw Your Own Map Use Your Title Stay in the Trenches A Different Road

  

Accurate Self-Assessment

Be the Worst Find Mentors Kindred Spirits Rubbing Elbows Sweep the Floor

  

Perpetual Learning

Expand Your Bandwidth Practice, Practice, Practice Breakable Toys Use the Source Reflect As You Work Record What You Learn Share What You Learn Create Feedback Loops Learn How You Fail

  

Construct Your Curriculum

Reading List Read Constantly Study the Classics Dig Deeper Familiar Tools

  

Bibliography

http://apprenticeship-patterns.labs.oreilly.com/

The Pragmatic Programmer: From Journeyman to Master. Dave Thomas and Andy Hunt. 1999

Software Craftsmanship: The New Imperative. Pete McBreen. 2001