{"product_id":"beyond-the-commit-the-human-side-of-software-development-paperback","title":"Beyond the Commit: The Human Side of Software Development - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael E. Payne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the mindful developer, the burned-out leader, and anyone caught in the constant push to do more-there's a better way to build.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eBeyond the Commit: Thought-Provoking Questions for the Mindful Developer\u003c\/em\u003e, veteran software consultant Michael Payne blends 25+ years of engineering experience with timeless lessons in leadership, mindfulness, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Through short, story-driven chapters-each anchored by a thought-provoking question drawn from life in tech-you'll explore the human side of software development: the decisions, tensions, and quiet moments that shape not just what we ship, but who we become.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrevent burnout before it starts\u003c\/strong\u003e by re-thinking urgency, control, and attachment to outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead without micromanaging\u003c\/strong\u003e by creating space for clarity, trust, and better conversations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigate hidden career traps\u003c\/strong\u003e like ego in code, identity tied to output, and the illusion of \"perfect\" tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBring presence to your craft\u003c\/strong\u003e with practical, repeatable habits that make your work more sustainable-and more human.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from real projects, leadership challenges, and even the lessons of failure, Payne's voice is reflective, humble, and pragmatic-offering the kind of mentorship that's rare in both tech and business. Whether you write code every day or lead those who do, this book will help you build systems, teams, and a career that can thrive without burning out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you've ever wondered how to lead with clarity in a noisy world, or how to find calm in the middle of a release sprint, this is your guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 148\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47208873099513,"sku":"9798999881113","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Q1kiyc2kzr9798999881113.webp?v=1768058551","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/beyond-the-commit-the-human-side-of-software-development-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}