Announcing the release of my new book, Fundamentals of Software Engineering: From Coder to Engineer, co-authored with Nate Schutta and published by O'Reilly! This has been a lifelong career goal, and I'm thrilled to finally hold it in my hands.

This book bridges the gap between writing code and becoming a true software engineer. Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced developer looking to level up into senior roles, this book covers the essential skills that will unlock new opportunities in your career.

What You'll Learn:
✅ Why fundamentals matter MORE in the age of AI (and why "vibe coding" alone won't cut it)
✅ Core skills like source control, reading code, and building your engineering foundation
T✅ echnical practices including automated testing, software modeling, and navigating unfamiliar codebases
✅ Application design covering UI, data, architecture tradeoffs, and production readiness
✅ Professional growth strategies for productivity, continuous learning, soft skills, and career navigation

🎁 GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment sharing your favorite software engineering fundamental and why. I'll pick 3 winners to receive 30-day O'Reilly trial subscriptions!

📚 Get the Book:
O'Reilly Platform: https://learning.oreilly.com
Amazon: Available December 9th
Learn more: https://fundamentalsofswe.com

📖 Book Structure (4 Parts, 15 Chapters):
Part 1: Core Skills
Part 2: Technical Practices
Part 3: Application Development & Design
Part 4: Professional Development & Growth

Thank you to our incredible technical reviewers including Chris Judd, Venkat Subramaniam, and Neal Ford.

🎙️ New Podcast: Nate and I are launching a companion podcast - check it out on the website!

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Website: https://www.danvega.dev
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Dan Vega

Dan Vega announces the release of his co-authored book 'Fundamentals of Software Engineering: From Coder to Engineer,' published by O'Reilly. The book targets new and intermediate software engineers and covers four main areas: core skills (source control, reading code), technical practices (modeling, automated testing), application development and design (UI, data, architecture, production), and professional growth (soft skills, career paths, AI tools). The authors argue that software engineering fundamentals matter more than ever in the age of AI and vibe coding. The book is available on the O'Reilly platform and Amazon, with 15 chapters each including practical exercises and further reading resources.

I Wrote a Book! Fundamentals of Software Engineering is Here