Out of curiosity, how much does holloway.com take from each sale?
Are you allowed to sell digital or physical copies yourself?
Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
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Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#32I've read the free preview on the different meanings of what is a senior engineer, and I have to say I'm not convinced. "Years of experience" VS "Technical ability" is at best reductive, at worst completely wrong. I encourage you to look at large companies and how the levels are defined ( https://www.levels.fyi/blog/amazon-leveling-progress.html here for example, for Amazon) and the nuance that there is. The differen…
"they're not what is needed to reach the senior software engineer level"
I don't really follow your train of thought. It might help if you could list one or two additional things, beyond what appears to be in the book, which someone should have in their toolbox in order to become a senior developer.
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#33How can I read this offline? Doesn't seem to be a way to load it on my kindle or laptop. Is there a PDF?
We're planning to make some revisions to the book based on some of the early feedback we've gotten, so for now the Holloway reader is the best place to read the book. We do plan to offer PDF and ePUB versions in the bundle in the future though.
I would have purchased this today if it were available in PDF or ePUB or Kindle store. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
I do understand the appeal of an online reader but you should perhaps consider making your work available in a number of different channels to suit potential buyers' preferences (i.e. you are probably leaving money on the table by only having an online reader option).
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#34It looks very good!
Once the Kindle version will be available I will buy it!
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#35Is there a kindle version?
The kindle version will be release in the future, hopefully soon. We're planning to make some revisions to the book based on some of the feedback (as well as adding/updating the links at the end of each section). So in the short term, the Holloway reader will be the best place to read the book as these revisions are made.
If I buy now, will I be able to download for kindle later without having to repurchase?
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
From his LinkedIn profile, the author doesn't seem to have experience in the likes of Amazon. "Senior" will vary depending on the size of company and the scale of problems it deals with.
I don't think someone should have to work for Amazon in order to write a book about how to become a senior developer. >> "Senior" will vary depending on the size of company and the scale of problems it deals with. No matter what company you work for, your role is in a specific context, typically within a group or working on a project. And it's not the scale of problems the company deals with which makes you a senior…
I did not say it's a requirement, just highlighting what type of experience the author has.
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#37Earlier quoted context omitted.
From his LinkedIn profile, the author doesn't seem to have experience in the likes of Amazon. "Senior" will vary depending on the size of company and the scale of problems it deals with.
In terms of pure job title I agree, but it's not the way it is presented here. This book claims to give you the keys to unlock the skills you need to reach the "Senior software engineer" level. It doesn't tell you it's not for large companies and it doesn't tell you that the "Senior software engineer" level he is talking about may meet the expectations of one class of company but not the other. The target is specific…
That's why I found useful to mention here the type of experience the author had in his career.
Prospective readers can judge the likelihood for the book to be useful for them based on this additional data point.
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#38A junior engineer reads an API to do what they need to do.
A senior reads an API to figure out what can be done.
That there one the major differences between he two.
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#39Earlier quoted context omitted.
The kindle version will be release in the future, hopefully soon. We're planning to make some revisions to the book based on some of the feedback (as well as adding/updating the links at the end of each section). So in the short term, the Holloway reader will be the best place to read the book as these revisions are made.
If I buy now, will I be able to download for kindle later without having to repurchase?
Josh with Holloway here. As David mentioned, this title does not currently include a download to load on to your Kindle. (Most of our readers prefer the online Holloway Reader, and we publish in that format because it's a more powerful reading experience with search, commenting, and easier content updates.)
But yes we do add PDF and EPUB formats when there is enough demand. And no downloads do not require repurchase. If you purchase now you are getting online access plus future content updates as well as future download formats that are added. Hope that helps!
Re: Show HN: My book for programmers called “Junior to Senior” was published today
#40Now this, is a book I'm willing to hoop around US sanctions and then fight Iran's internet filtering to read. Thank you.