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Unlock the full potential of your engineering team and achieve unparalleled success by harnessing the power of trust, commitment, and accountability.   With this book, you'll discover:The essential traits for engineering effectiveness and the pitfalls to avoidHow to cultivate trust, commitment, and accountability within your teamStrategies to minimize friction, optimize career growth, and deliver maximum valueThe dynamics of highly successful engineering teams and how to replicate their achievementsHow to implement a systems thinking approach for everyday problem-solving and decision-makingSelf-advocacy techniques to enhance your team's visibility and recognition within the organization","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296165572981,"sku":"9781098148249","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781098148249_0f80be16-7e80-42d9-8d60-a5f8a68e452e.jpg?v=1786017348"},{"product_id":"9798341660199","title":"Web Performance Engineering in the Age of AI","description":"On today's web, performance isn't just a nice-to-have-it's essential. 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Understand how users perceive speed-and why it mattersEvaluate and improve performance using key metricsOptimize for stability, responsiveness, and load timeIdentify and address the most common performance bottlenecksApply real-world strategies that lead to lasting results","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56369562911093,"sku":"9798341660199","price":55.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798341660199_2f2a748f-9f71-4ea4-b59c-8257cf831026.jpg?v=1786035055"},{"product_id":"the-effective-software-engineer","title":"The Effective Software Engineer","description":"The software engineering landscape is constantly evolving, and the demands on engineers intensify with each technological and methodological shift. In such an environment, being a good coder isn't enough-true effectiveness goes beyond technical skills.   This book is designed as a guide for individual contributors who want to level up to meet the challenges of a changing industry. Author Addy Osmani offers a trove of actionable insights, real-world examples, practical frameworks, and pragmatic advice drawn from years of experience (and plenty of mistakes) in the software industry. You'll learn the fundamental skills every effective engineer needs, as well as the strategic thinking and leadership that distinguishes senior and staff engineers. The Effective Software Engineer is a perennial resource for those who are committed to the ongoing process of learning, adapting, and striving to make a meaningful difference.   Connect your work to the overall goals of your team and organizationIdentify the most important tasks and avoid distractionsWork effectively with your team, stakeholders, and usersNavigate the evolving technology landscape, including AI tools, while focusing on uniquely human contributionsTackle complex challenges and make sound technical choicesStay relevant and adapt to change through continuous learning and growthBalance code quality with delivery speed while managing technical debt strategically","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495284089205,"sku":"9798341638174","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798341638174.jpg?v=1786617973"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-addy-osmani.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}