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The Superstruct Manifesto: A Survival Guide for Founders Who Depend on Devs to Get Things Done Kindle Edition

by David Guttman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Introducing "The Superstruct Manifesto: A Survival Guide for Founders Who Depend on Devs to Get Things Done." This practical and insightful book offers guidance for founders who rely on software engineers to drive their company's success. With real-life examples and a fresh perspective, this manifesto helps navigate the complexities of hiring and managing engineering teams.

"The Superstruct Manifesto" challenges common beliefs and encourages founders to create supportive environments that foster success. By avoiding the pitfalls of blindly following popular tech company trends, founders can cultivate the behaviors necessary for their organization's growth and progress.

This resource is suitable for both experienced entrepreneurs and first-time founders looking to build and lead high-performing engineering teams. Discover how to minimize complications and distractions within the realm of software engineering. Unlock the full potential of your software engineers and propel your company towards sustainable growth and success.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CF723JTJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Superstruct International, Inc. (October 31, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 78 pages
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David Guttman

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David Guttman is a developer and consultant obsessed with building repeatable systems for recruiting, onboarding, and managing remote software engineers. He is actively involved in organizing a monthly event series, hosting a podcast, and contributing to a mentorship initiative. His most recent book, The Superstruct Manifesto, helps founders avoid the most common pitfalls when working with software engineers.

Over the course of his 20+ years in software development, David has led engineering teams to ship innovative projects, including the content platform that powers popular websites (Disney, Star Wars, and over 170 other sites, across multiple languages and regions). He has authored two popular JavaScript books and is a frequent speaker at tech events and conferences.

David's achievements include leading engineering teams for major projects, contributing to a video ad server that handles over 10 billion requests per day, and being involved in the development of an LMS. He is also recognized for his contributions to the tech community through mentorship programs and speaking engagements at various tech events.

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Sheila
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written and really useful
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2024
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A really helpful guide to hiring and keeping the best software engineers. Every tech founder should read this.
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Involute
5.0 out of 5 stars A Revolution in Developer Management
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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"The Superstruct Manifesto" is an enlightening expedition into the labyrinth of engineering management. What Guttman brings to the table isn't just expertise, but a fresh perspective on how to steer software teams today. The Manifesto unravels common misconceptions and offers a unique blueprint on handling developer teams with efficiency and empathy. The chapters delve deep into modern management paradigms, stripping away redundant practices and championing innovation. Guttman’s insights, drawn from his seasoned journey in the industry, are invaluable. His emphasis on forging a 'superstructure' that nurtures productivity without compromising team well-being is a game-changer. This book isn’t just another managerial guide—it’s a transformative doctrine for anyone at the helm of tech teams. Even if you're 'just' a developer, buy it to leave (anonymously) on your manager's desk. Don't miss out on this revolutionary guide.
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Alex Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal read
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023
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Just finished "The Superstruct Manifesto" by David Guttman. For anyone deep in the trenches of startups or wrangling engineering teams, this is a solid read. Guttman really gets it - his blend of anecdotes and pragmatic advice cuts through the noise. He's breaking down hard-hitting tech topics and pushing for a team-first approach. And considering his stints at places like Disney and AT&T Interactive, the dude has street cred. More than a book, it's a playbook from someone who's been around the block in tech. If you're in the startup scene, give it a spin. It's a breath of fresh air in a world of hot takes and buzzwords.
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Alice
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and persuasive
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2023
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Really enjoyed the analogies and categorizations of common programmer personalities and motivations. Gave me a lot to reflect on, especially regarding my own end-to-end commitment to actual business needs (vs ego). This is going to end up on every short-list of books engineering leaders must read.
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J M
5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership clarity
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2023
No matter how much engineering management experience you think you have, someone always has a way of painting a clearer picture. Within this read, I was able to rapidly extract endgame wisdom without having to live through a lifetime of empirical failures. It’s ironically a modern interpretation of old traditions, with a common-sense perspective and straightforward tone. There is no fluff or flurry, just a well-indexed accumulation of ideas framed for old-timers to learn new tricks and immediately put them into action. Superstruct should be required reading for new and seasoned tech leadership.
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John Shiple
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for technology leaders at all stages of their careers
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
The Superstruct Manifesto is recommended reading for technology leaders at all stages of their careers from Tech/Team Lead, through Director, and on to CTO/VPE. Tech leaders will gain the experiences and feelings for the more nuanced (i.e. harder) aspects of being a leader. Stated differently - what is the “garbage” you are going to run up against as a technical team leader and how can you defend your beliefs, your team, and your opinions?

This book is also highly recommended for CEOs and other business leaders that regularly interact with technical leadership. The chapters give good insights into the mindset of technical leader and the challenges they run up against. CEOs will learn common situations and patterns that cause distress to your tech team along with ideas on how to support your technical leadership moving forward. Stated differently you should read this to learn how to better understand and talk tech and not come across as an ignoramus.
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Eliot
5.0 out of 5 stars Success requires an iterative process
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
We've all made assumptions on what makes a good tech company: morning standups, sprints, and hiring 10x developers. These approaches sound good because you're being "productive", but how much of it is actually busy work tying up good people's time. I loved the straight forward approach this book takes to examining many of the givens in modern engineering organizations and how to think about them in a new way. While you might not believe every piece of advice in here, I think you'll find some solid approaches to revamp how you run your org and at least one tip that you'll absolutely love.
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Steven Amato
5.0 out of 5 stars A playbook for founders. Finally!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2023
“Too many founders fail for avoidable reasons.” One of the reasons why founders fail is perhaps they didn’t have access to the “The Superstruct Manifesto.” This brilliant and concise playbook is a must read for any founder or C-Suite in the constant need of real-time, bedrock solutions designed to guide us through a technology world that is disrupting itself every quarter. After reading it, I was compelled to do away with stand-up meetings forever, a testament to the transformative insights housed within its pages. Mr. Guttman says this book is not a cookbook with step-by-step recipes inside, and I agree. The wisdom of each chapter actually feels like a finished meal meant to nourish and sustain us. So I strongly recommend you savor these 10 tasty, powerful, well curated and highly articulate chapters in whatever order you wish. I guarantee your business will feel better after.
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Oscar
2.0 out of 5 stars I was expecting a deeper development of the topics
Reviewed in Spain on March 2, 2024
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I wanted to find an alternative to scrum and #noEstimates or some data to explain what the author considers better and why. I hope in future editions there is a deeper dive into the topics
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